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Ride London 2023 | Essex 100

Updated: Apr 18

Annual cycling competition Ride London is held in London, United Kingdom. Many cyclists from all over the world gather for the event to cycle on restricted roads through the streets of London. Ride London 2023 aims to be an outstanding event for all participants thanks to its thrilling courses, breathtaking surroundings, and festive atmosphere.


The RideLondon-Essex 100 offers the chance to go 100 miles through the centre of London and the neighbouring county of Essex on completely traffic-free roads. It will begin and end in the heart of the nation's capital.

The route for the RideLondon-Essex 2023 sportive has been confirmed, and it will follow the same path that more than 22,000 cyclists used for the event's inaugural run in May, which headed east out of the city and into the neighbouring county.


When is Ride London 2023?


The event, which is being organised by London Marathon Events in collaboration with Essex County Council, is scheduled for Sunday, May 28, 2023.


The county council and LME held a survey after this year's event to get input from nearby companies and residents. They have now finalised the specifics of the route to be used the following year, with some enhancements made in areas like access for local homes and crossing locations.


Ride London 2023 - Route


The route entered Essex via the storied Epping Forest in 2023, departing from Victoria Embankment in the heart of London. After arriving in Essex, cyclists rode through some of the most scenic towns and villages in the country before entering the Stage Three Tour de France course. Before passing through Writtle and returning to Ongar and the heart of London, riders were led through Felsted and around the county town of Chelmsford. At the beautiful Tower Bridge, riders arrived at the end of their journey to thunderous cheers.


To view and download the GPX file of the 100-mile route, please click here.



How much is RideLondon 2023?


Registration for the event is now open, and riders can sign up for a fee of £30. This fee covers the cost of organizing the event, including road closures, medical support, and logistics.


By registering for Ride London 2023, participants will have the opportunity to ride through the iconic streets of London and experience the thrill of cycling alongside thousands of other riders. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to be a part of one of the largest cycling events in the world - sign up today!


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