Sun 4 Oct 2026 Ware, Hertfordshire, UK

Ware’s Essex? | 40 Mile

Ware’s Cambridge? has been one of the most talked about Sportives of recent years, SportiveUK has decided to apply some of that magic to Essex.

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  • Sun 4 Oct 2026
Allenburys Sports & Social Club, Ware
40 Mile

08:45

Age 18 & over

£30-£33

  • 40 miles road cycling

Event overview

We’ve designed this route so that you’ll be able to take advantage of some of the great roads that the 2013 TDF took in and experience some beautifully tarmacked surfaces. Whatever the weather throws at us, this route is made for the beginning of Autumn, keeping your motivation high for the coming months. The Last Century of the Season - With the autumn months fast approaching, SportiveUK have come up with the perfect way for you to get your last big bike ride on the clock. Whether it’s the Long 100 or the short 40, there’s something for everyone looking to keep those legs moving. Don’t fancy the full Essex 100 loop?  There’s the medium distance of 70 miles that will take you as far as Finchingfield, you’ll be able to tuck into the home made flapjacks, cheeses and crackers. There’s even a fun 15 if you’re not quite up to the 40. All routes start and finish at Ware, Hertfordshire, where you’ll head out North east through the picturesque villages, and then onto sweeping countryside roads of rural Essex. The fast rolling roads of the 100 will take you out towards suffolk, coming within 5 miles of the county town of Sudbury.

This event is part of Ware’s Essex?.

Event details

  • Average fitness
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Families

Route

  • Distance markers
  • Food stations
  • Water stations
  • Wave start

What's included

  • Chip timing
  • Drinks
  • Snacks

How to enter

  • Age 18 & over
  • Entries open
  • Enter on day
  • Enter online
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Age 18 & over

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Age 18 & over

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Age 18 & over

£30-£33

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