Sunday 16th October 2016 9:00am

Starting from - Redbridge Cycling Centre, IG6 3HP

  • 41 miles
  • Road
  • 4 hr 30 mins
This ride is a Challenge 40+ ride Do you have a road bike? Do you have a basic repair kit and spare inner tube to fix any punctures or carry out minor repairs if needed? Are you comfortable cycling 30 miles+ at an average speed of 13-15mph? If the answer to ALL of these is YES, then this ride should be perfect for you! If not, why not think about trying some of our 'Steady' or shorter 'Challenging' rides first so you can build your confidence and fitness?

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Led by experienced ride leaders, these rides are a great way to explore new places and to meet new people who enjoy cycling. They are suitable for all levels of experience, so whether you are a beginner or a seasoned cyclist, you can find a ride that is right for you.

Starting point

Redbridge Cycling Centre
Forest Rd, Ilford
Redbridge
Greater London
IG6 3HP

Redbridge Cycling Centre

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 noteable 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 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!

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4.5 stars (18) Reviews

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    Ride Leader

Asad Muzammal

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