Dick Turpin Ride

This brilliant Dick Turpin themed 41 mile route is great for anyone looking for a little bit extra in their ride! What better way to learn about the 'poacher, burglar, horse thief, highwayman and killer' that was Dick Turpin than by bike!

Starting at Redbridge Cycling Centre, the route takes you past many notable points of Turpin's life. From the forests where, along with the Essex Gang, they would poach royal deer and oxen; the farmhouses and estates where he would burgle and rustle horses; through to Epping Forest, where he achieved infamy as a highwayman.

Bringing this route back to the modern day, you will also cover sections of the 2022 Ride London/Essex and the 2014 Tour de France route. With so much to see along the way as well as getting 40 miles of cycling in your legs this route is certainly not to be missed!

Please bring;
1. A lock for your bike,
2. Some money or a card & a mask with you if you wish to purchase refreshments at the stop,
3. A road worthy bike,
4. A spare inner tube, pump and tyre levers
5. A cycle helmet,
6. Comfortable clothes appropriate for the weather,
7. A drink & snack for along the way if needed.
We will ride taking social distancing into account. At the time of writing British Cycling recommend riding at least 1m apart
Please do not attend the ride if you have Covid-19 symptoms, have someone in your household who does or have tested positive on a recent Covid 19 test. Cancelling your place won’t be a problem just let us know before the ride so we are not waiting unnecessarily for you, especially if it’s raining.
Any questions about attending the ride please contact the leader directly via the ‘Message Ride Creator button’ in the Rider tab in the ride post or via the conversation tab.