We are once again returning to Canterbury Rugby Club and there will be a choice of routes provisionally 25, 50 and 80. The routes will leave the rugby club and explore Canterbury countryside and the Kent Downs AONB.
Registration will open soon and we will be running our usual Early Bird discount, which is our cheapest ticket prices, until December 31st.
Canterbury Bike Rider - 2023
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For rider safety we do have a cut-off time of 4pm, but this provides ample time and should allow many types of rider to enjoy The Canterbury Bike Ride. The below table shows the approximate speeds needed to complete the different routes within the time allowed.
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.
There are toilet facilities at the start/finish and at the feed stations. Period products will be available in all female toilets and from female members of Iconic Cycling Events Staff/volunteers.
There are changing facilities at the start and finish and a bag drop at the start.
Please get in touch if there are any other facilities or assistance that you would find useful and would aid your participation and enjoyment of The Canterbury Bike Ride.
By Car: Parking is available for free at The Canterbury Rugby Club
By Train: Canterbury Rugby Club is a c.10 minute cycle from Canterbury East Station and a c. 15 minute cycle from Canterbury West Station.
To drive or take a taxi from Canterbury East Station is c. 9 minutes and from Canterbury West c. 12 minutes.
There is mechanical support on the rides, but we recommend that everyone is self- sufficient and carries:
The feed stop will be stocked with a range of sweet and savoury high energy food products, as well as water, but we also recommend carrying:
You can cycle in anything you feel comfortable in, but we recommend:
If you become pregnant after entering The Canterbury Bike Ride and no longer wish to participate in this year’s event, please get in touch. We can either defer your place or offer you a refund.
Click the image below for previous event photos from Fleur Challis Photography:
Take a look at our video from the 2019 event: