- Sun 23 Aug 2026
07:30
Age 12 & over
£25-£45
- 82 miles road cycling + 3110 ft ascent
Event overview
This welcoming sportive starts and finishes at Chester Racecourse, offering cyclists a choice of distances through Cheshire lanes and Welsh borders, with great organisation, friendly support, and rewarding riding.
Highlights
- Choice of four clearly signed routes to suit different abilities and ambitions
- Start and finish at Chester Racecourse, steeped in history and atmosphere
- Scenic riding through Cheshire countryside and into North Wales on longer routes
- Rolling terrain with testing climbs balanced by fast, flowing roads
- Well-stocked feed stations plus mechanical and medical support on course
- Finisher medal and refreshments to celebrate your ride in style
This event is part of Bike Chester.
Event photos
- Average fitness
- Beginner-friendly
- Event village
- Families
Who is it for?
On the day
At the start, riders set off in pods of about 20 after a briefing. There will be a female only pod for each of the ride distances for anyone who would prefer this.
Kit list
A mandatory kit list is readily available.
Route
- Cut off time
- Distance markers
- First aid
- Food stations
- Marshals
- Navigation not required
- Water stations
- Way markers
- GPX available
- Changing facilities
- Free parking
- Secure bag storage
- Toilets
Event HQ
Chester Rugby Union Football Club
Hare Lane
Littleton
Chester
Cheshire
CH3 7DB
UK
- Map
- Medal
- Post-race meal
Included
- A choice of three fully marked routes
- Route map and GPS files
- Feed stations on the long and medium routes
- On-course first aid and mechanical support
- A medal and a meal at the end of your ride
- Free event parking
This is a great ride — well organised with a lovely route and well worth the money. Neal G
I loved this event. I was very nervous as it was my first 50-mile ride, but I was well supported on the route. Everything was well organised and the food stops were excellent. I will definitely return in the future. Gemma H
Love this event and it just keeps getting better each year. This was my third time and it did not disappoint. Brilliant feed stations, superb marshals and a great route. I would always recommend this event to others. Gemma H
I stepped up to the 80-mile option this year after doing 50 miles previously, and it was a tough mental challenge due to brutal headwinds for much of the ride. The first food stop was great, but the second for the 80-mile riders was very disappointing, with very little left. Arriving at the finish to find it being dismantled early was demoralising. The medal was excellent and I would do the event again, but probably not the 80-mile option due to the food and finish-area issues. Gemma H
Reviews thanks to RaceCheck
- Age 12 & over
- Entries open
- Enter online
Entry fees
Junior entry fee
£25.00
Entry fee
£45.00
Other races at event
- Sun 23 Aug
- #1 of 3
09:30
Age 12 & over
£20-£35
- 31 miles road cycling + 1185 ft ascent
- Sun 23 Aug
- #2 of 3
08:30
Age 12 & over
£25-£45
- 47 miles road cycling + 1865 ft ascent