Hereward the Wake
Dunmow, Essex
Thomas Deakins
300 km
Summary
301Km cycling event starting from Dunmow, Essex.
Controls at
- Start
- Cambridge
- Whittlesey
- Newport Pagnell
- Biggleswade
- Dunmow
- Plus 8 information controls
Description
A simple event, with a Friday evening start and easy night-time navigation. Two 24 hour garage controls, a motorway services and a café or pub for breakfast. Some long night sections need a self-sufficient attitude. Brunch at the finish, included.
Optional pre-ride curry. The route follows the Cam valley to Cambridge, then up into the Fens, crossing the River Ouse several times on a gently undulating route, via some attractive lanes and interesting towns and villages.
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Optional pre-ride curry. The route follows the Cam valley to Cambridge, then up into the Fens, crossing the River Ouse several times on a gently undulating route, via some attractive lanes and interesting towns and villages.
Event Date and Location
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Date: Fri, 4 Sept 2026 Add Event to my Personal Calendar
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Time: 21:00 to finish by 17:04
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Distance: 300 km (301 km) in 20h04
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Starting from: Dunmow, Essex
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Closing Date: Tue, 1 Sept 2026
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Entries close at: 999 riders
Event Information
Speed:
15-30 km/h
Climb:
1107m
AAA:
0
Category:
BR
Body:
Audax Club Mid-Essex
Audax Points:
3
Event No:
26-414
Facilities
Toilets at Start
GPS files available from organiser
Mudguards required
Minimal Organiser Facilities
Camping near start
Secur(ish) luggage storage at start
Parking at start
Free or reasonably priced refreshments at start &/or finish
Downloads
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