- Sun 17 May 2026
08:15
Age 16 & over
£42.50
- 65 miles road cycling + 1178 ft ascent
Event overview
The fabulous backdrop of Framlingham College and Framlingham Castle at the start of RIDE Suffolk Sunrise is a sight to behold.
One of the biggest charity sportives in the East, RIDE Suffolk Sunrise has been a firm favourite fixture in the May cycling calendar for almost 20 years!
With flat and fast routes it is an ideal sportive for experienced riders to lay down an early-season benchmark, and for newer riders to tackle longer rides for the first time! Taking riders through the quiet coastal lanes of Suffolk the ride passes through many villages and towns with roots back to the Anglo-Saxons.
Highlights
Early-season sportive
One of the biggest charity sportives in the East, boasting over 900 riders.
Fast and flat routes
Quiet coastal lanes of Suffolk and historic towns and villages.
Complete day out
Enjoy a great day in the saddle with first-class support throughout and the 'pro' feel of motorcycle outriders.
All levels of cyclist
Short, medium and long rides cater to a wide range of abilities.
No fundraising target
Easy entry online with no sponsorship minimum - simply raise as much as you can.
Support Action Medical Research
Ride to raise awareness and funds to help sick and disabled babies and children.
Enjoy a great day in the saddle with the Action Medical Research team on this cycling event with first-class support throughout the day. Help raise vital funds to help sick and disabled babies and children.
This event is part of RIDE Suffolk Sunrise.
Event photos
Event community
Mike S.
I live in Crystal Palace, South London. It is the 2nd highest point in London so I have a nice hill to climb at the end of any ride. I have owned a bike since I was four, so that's over 60 years.
Shaun F.
- All fitness levels
- Families
- Newcomers
- Spectators
- Teams
Start times
E-bikes welcome
This is a traditional road sportive; the most suitable bike would be a drop handle road bike, although hybrids and e-bikes are perfectly suitable also.
- Changing facilities
- Free parking
- Rural
Event HQ
Framlingham College
Framlingham
Woodbridge
IP13 9EY
UK
Framlingham College
Framlingham Castle provides an impressive backdrop to the RIDE Suffolk Sunrise sportive.
Setting off from the grounds of historic Framlingham College, founded in 1864 in memory of Queen Victoria’s husband, Albert, Prince Consort, whose statue takes pride of place at the front of the College. The sprawling 85-acre site offers ample free parking and plenty of space for families and bikes.
- Cut off time
- First aid
- Food stations
- Hilly
- Marshals
- Out and back
- Toilets
- Water stations
- Wave start
- Way markers
Overview
Setting off from the grounds of historic Framlingham College, founded in 1864 in memory of Queen Victoria’s husband, Albert, Prince Consort, whose statue takes pride of place at the front of the College. The sprawling 85-acre site offers ample free parking. Taking riders through the quiet coastal lanes of Suffolk, the ride passes through many villages and towns with routes back to the Anglo-Saxons.
Map
RED - CLASSIC
BLUE - COOL
- Plastic bottle free
- Public transport links
The event encourages sustainability by using wooden medals to celebrate your achievement. It also operates no-plastic-bottle feed stations, offering water refills from water bowzers instead. Participants are encouraged to take public transport or car-share to reach the event.
- Chip timing
- Medal
Included
- Chip timing
- Aid stations
- Signed routes
- Medal
- Free parking
- Mechanical support
- Medical assistance
- Roadside assistance
Optional extras
- Food and drink
- Photos
Not Included
- Insurance (Yellow Jersey will give 10% discount on bicycle and travel insurance)
- Any spares required for your bike
- Fundraising materials
- Fundraising support
Action Medical Research
This event is organised by Action Medical Research, which has been funding medical breakthroughs for 70+ years.
They have helped to beat polio, fight meningitis, prevent stillbirths and develop ultrasound scanning in pregnancy, helping to save thousands of children’s lives and change many more. Today they continue to tackle the challenges disease and disability present by funding high-quality research to save and change children’s lives and are driving forward research to help protect children.
By taking part in an event, not only will you have a great time with first-class support throughout the day, but you’ll also be helping to raise vital funds to help sick and disabled babies and children.
There is no sponsorship target; you are simply encouraged to raise or donate as much as you can.
- Age 16 & over
- Entries open
- Enter online
16 and 17 year olds must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Entry fees
Early bird entry fee
£42.50
Great event with very friendly volunteers and aid stations. Will definitely do another one next year!
I was so impressed with this event, the weather played its part and the organisation of the event from sign up all the way to completion was excellent.
One of the best organised cycling-specific events I've taken part in over 40 years of cycling. No need to carry any extra food as lots of goodies and hot tea available at all stops - the cheese and pickle rolls at 2nd feed station were inspirational. Everyone was very friendly even having to stand around all day. Great to have burger van and ice-cream at the end! Very good signage along the route
This was my first sportive. I thoroughly enjoyed every mile. It was very well organised and the support I received on route, at the refreshment stops and at the finish was fantastic. I will be entering next years event without doubt. A huge thank you to everyone who supported the event.
Probably the prettiest sportive route I have ever done, and the roads were very quiet too! Feed stations were well stocked and it was nice to see savoury options making a very pleasant change from the usual sweet stuff. Volunteers were very friendly especially at the Fressingfield stop. Will certainly have this ride on my list for next year!
Very well organised sportive ... awesome marshalls on the day and everyone just made the day so enjoyable. Best sportive I've ridden will definitely do it again next year!
Thanks for a great event. Very well organised, friendly marshals, good route and perfect weather.
What an excellent event. The route was clearly signed so easy to follow. The aid stops were very well stocked and the staff were friendly and supportive. At the finish I was greeted by smiles and applause. A very well put together event. Well done.
This is one of my favourite rides, to which I keep returning due to it's excellent catering and organisation, pleasant location and route , and all round friendliness. Paul B
Amazing course and support, everything was top-notch. Can’t wait to race again next year! Nigel C
Excellent event, which was well organised and supported. Would highly recommend to other participants. Mr H
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