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Get ready for RideLondon Essex, coming to the county in May 2022, by joining our cycling activities.
There’s something for all ages and abilities. These events are a great way to help improve your health and spend time with family or friends.
Family and children’s activities
Family ride
Our fixed route rides are ideal for family and friends to get out and enjoy and explore the Essex countryside by bicycle. Bring your own bike.
- Sunday 3 April and Sunday 8 May (both easy level)
- 10am – 12noon
- Lee Valley Fishers Green, overflow car park, Stubbins Hall Lane, Crooked Mile, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2EF
- Sunday 22 May (medium level)
- Meet at Green Acre Woodland Park. Kiln Road, North Weald, Epping CM16 6AD.
- For children 8 years +
- £10 per adult including 1 free child, any further children £3 each
- Book online or call 01992 564226 (Monday – Friday 10am – 4pm)
- All children must be accompanied by an adult
Children’s BMX skills
An exciting and creative experience which develops freestyle skills such as jumps and wheelies. BMX, helmet and gloves provided.
- Monday 4 April
- 10am – 12noon
- Debden Park High School, Willingale Road, IG10 2BQ
- 8-12 years old
- £18 per child
- Book online or call 01992 564226 (Monday – Friday 10am – 4pm)
- Children must be competent riders and over 120cm tall to use provided BMX.
Children’s mountain bike skills
This session includes bike safety checks, movement drills, balancing skills and fun challenges to enhance children’s confidence whilst cycling. Bring your own bike.
- Monday 11 April
- 9:30am – 12noon
- Debden Park High School, Willingale Road, IG10 2BQ
- 8-12 years old
- £15 per child
- Book online or call 01992 564226 (Monday – Friday 10am – 4pm)
Adult activities
Women’s ride
Cycling is a great low impact activity that can help you get active and improve your health. This women’s only ride is approx. 10-18km (6 – 11miles) on relatively flat paths.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Sunday 22 April
- 10am
- Lee Valley Fishers Green, overflow car park, Stubbins Hall Lane, Crooked Mile, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2EF
- Ride only £5.20 / ride and bike hire £11.20
- Book online or call 01992 564226 (Monday – Friday 10am – 4pm)
All day ride
This all day led ride to the Olympic Park and back is approx. 41.8km (26 miles) on relatively flat paths and generally traffic free.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Friday 29 April
- 9:30am
- Lee Valley White Water Centre, Station Road, Waltham Cross, EN9 1AB
- Ride only £15 / ride and bike hire £25
- Book online or call 01992 564226 (Monday – Friday 10am – 4pm)
RideLondon Essex
RideLondon is the world’s greatest festival of cycling. It’s coming to Essex on Sunday 29 May 2022, with exciting new routes.
Find out more by visiting the RideLondon website
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