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Kingdom of the East Saxons Dunmow, Essex Thomas Deakins
400Km

Summary

400Km cycling event starting from Dunmow, Essex.

Controls at

  • Start
  • Reed
  • Clare
  • Harwich
  • Clacton
  • Churchend, Dunmow
  • Billericay
  • Maldon
  • Churchend, Dunmow
  • Plus 5 information controls

Description

1st day of 263km, with food, tlc and an optional sleep stop back at base, then a 146km loop on Sunday, mostly within the boundary of the Saxon Kingdom. From the chalk hills of the NW to the marshy coast.
Includes four trips to coastal estuaries: the Stour, Colne, Blackwater and Crouch, as well as passing along the 'Essex Sunshine Coast' from Walton-on-the-Naze to Clacton-on-Sea. Contrasting green welly & combine harvester Essex with the land of the white stiletto & chav-mobile. Info controls keep riders mostly to the prettier lanes, but there are a number of additional good cafΘ and pub-stop options. There's a need for self-sufficiency on some of the night stages with ATM/info controls for proof of passage. Food at the start, meal voucher at the Harwich cafe control [156km], 268km [back at base] and finish included in the entry fee.

Event Date and Location

This event is now closed

Event Information

Speed:
15-30 km/h
Climb:
0m
AAA:
0
Category:
BRM
Body:
Audax Club Mid-Essex
Audax Points:
4
Event No:
23-167

Facilities

Toilets at Start
Toilets at Start
Mudguards required
Mudguards required
Camping near start
Camping near start
Secur(ish) luggage storage at start
Secur(ish) luggage storage at start
Parking at start
Parking at start
Free or reasonably priced refreshments at start &/or finish
Free or reasonably priced refreshments at start &/or finish

Downloads

Route Sheet Gps File