ITINERARY
Our experienced ride leaders have plotted and mapped some of the most picturesque routes around Essex. Mainly on quiet country lanes, the routes weave their way to various beautiful stops and places of interest that are spread around the County. Each ride is different, but some examples are: the Tiptree Tea Room and Jam Shop, Layer Marney Tower, Osea Island and the Thames Sailing Barges at Maldon Quayside. Alongside this, we know where the best cake and coffee stops are!
SAMPLE ITINERARY
Our itineraries are created subject to factors such as wind, rain and of course you, our guests. However below is a sample of what could be in store
Day 1 | 8.30 - 10.00 am
MEETING POINT
Meet up at our base at Channels Hotel, just 2 miles north of the County Town of Essex. Participants can either drive to the venue or can be collected by a ride leader from Chelmsford Railway station (35 minutes from London Liverpool Street).
Greet and safety briefing over with our qualified British Cycling Guide, Kate Dzimati, alongside a light breakfast.
Day 1 | 10.00 am - 2.00 pm
COFFEE STOP & LUNCH
Depart from Channels Hotel immediately entering the network of quiet back roads around Chelmsford. Routes are weather/wind dependent, but a typical morning will be 20 - 25 miles with a coffee stop.
Lunch at a comfortable cycle friendly café en route at 1.00 pm.
Day 1 | 3.30 - 6.30 pm
WINE & CHEESE TASTING
Enjoy some fabulous wine and local cheese back at Channels Hotel. There will be opportunities to purchase your favourites!
Day 1 | 6.30 - 8.00 pm
LEISURE TIME & DINNER
Leisure time and catching up on e-mails! Dinner starts at 8:00pm offering a chance to socialise and unwind after the day’s ride.
Day 2 | 8.30 am - 1.00 pm
BREAKFAST & DAY 2 RIDE
Light breakfast and depart for another breeze through the highways and byways before concluding at Channels, our base Hotel, for an optional lunch.
