A little Essex R&R

Description

107km cycling event starting from Witham, Essex. Controls at Stock, Latchingdon and Witham., plus 1 information control.

Two reservoirs crossed and views of some rivers on a B road tour of central Essex.

Mainly on quiet Essex B roads and some single track lanes with visits to two reservoirs and a few rivers. Commercial controls, and 1 info control, simple food & drink at the start and finish included in the entry fee

A Little Essex R&R starts from the Labour Hall with plenty of free car parking and is very close to Witham Railway Station which has frequent services to/from London and Ipswich/Norwich. A light breakfast bar & drinks will be ready to welcome you at the start and also some refreshments at the end. A gentle leg warm up will bring you to the foot of one of Essex's infamous non-flat bits when you climb North Hill then head off for your first reservoir as you ride around 3 sides of it visiting the old village of Stock. Then it's off for some views across the River Crouch to the South. Not an official control but at a little over half way the time may be right for a refreshment stop in Maldon; it abounds with cafes and pubs. Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre gives you your second reservoir visit of the ride. A laney return to Witham but can you squeeze in another cream tea opportunity at the Tiptree Wilkins Jam Factory cafe?

***Entry on the Line is accepted***

Event Date and Location

Distance:
100 km (107 km) in 8h55
Time:
09:00 to finish by 17:55
Starting from:
Witham, Essex
Fee:
£10.00

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NON-MEMBERS are welcome but need to register first. This is free - we ask you to do this so we can verify your contact details. You only need to register once and can then enter multiple events or in future convert to paid membership.

PARENTAL CONSENT is required for entrants under 18 years of age. This can be declared by the parent/guardian making an online entry on behalf of the under 18 rider. Otherwise, although an entry can be made online, the parent/guardian should complete and sign the parental consent form available here. More information about event entry terms related to under 18 year olds is here.

Event Information

Speed:
12-30 km/h
Climb:
750m
AAA:
0
Category:
BP
Body:
Audax Club Mid-Essex
Audax Points:
1
Event No:
21-296

Organiser Information

Organiser:
Grant Huggins
Email:
grant@huggys.co.uk

The following extra information has been provided by the event organiser

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Routesheet:
Download routesheet (.zip) updated 3 09 2023
GPS:
Download GPS (.zip) updated 3 09 2023

Facilities

GPS files available from organiser
GPS files available from organiser
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
Toilets at Start
Toilets at Start
'shoestring' event, few or no facilities or AUK controllers
'shoestring' event, few or no facilities or AUK controllers

Start Location

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Route Map

A little Essex R&R

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