Results can bee seen at https://www.sportiveuk.co.uk/tour-essex-2026-results/
Every participant gets a commemorative medal supplied in partnership with Hornchurch Cycle Club – Sunday the 17th of May 2026.
We’ll guide you through many of the wonderful road bike-friendly lanes that we at SportiveUK cycle regularly. Immaculate surfaces will get your wheels spinning making for an impressive average speed, but if you prefer to meander you’ll enjoy the beautiful Essex countryside in full bloom.
Terrain
All routes enjoy the picturesque roads of Essex that are known for their flattish nature, however, there are a few lumpy surprises in the last 10 miles that’ll certainly get your legs pumping. You’ll then be greeted onto the last 2km of the closed road circuit at Redbridge Cycling Centre – There are no cars here so you can really push it, and maybe have a friendly race with a mate.
A distance for everyone!
Tour Essex features a 42, 72, and 110-mile choice of routes that utilise many of the same spectacular roads as a certain British stage of a famous French race.
Online Entry
Online pre-entry allows you to get this event in your diary and is the easiest way to secure your place. Numbers are limited for this event and you will be saving yourself an admin fee if you enter online rather than paying on the day. Online pre-entry will also allow you to turn up on the day and just collect your entry pack without the hassle of filling in forms, registering and queuing up.
This is a great route for the beginner or someone entering their first sportive. Anyone looking to get involved in the Tour de Essex and hasn’t quite got the legs for the longer rides, this is for you.
The 72-mile route will take you further out onto the quiet countryside roads of Essex towards picturesque villages and well-kept roads. The stunning route with few, but rewarding hills creates more of a challenge for those looking to feel the burn in their legs.
If you are looking to experience anything close to the distances those in the peloton encounter on a daily basis then this is the route for you. We’ve not pulled any punches with this route, it’s tough and should only be attempted by those who want a challenge. You’ll still see some fantastic countryside but boy, will it be a test of your endurance and stamina.
Tour Essex Routes
Remember The Day With A Medal
Celebrate your achievement and remember the great day out cycling you had with the HCC Tour Essex participation medal.
This heavy-duty metal painted medal with blue and red ribbon celebrates RAF Hornchurch’s history of protecting the UK during the 1st and 2nd World Wars.
Accessing Redbridge Cycling Centre While Avoiding The ULEZ Zone
Although it goes through the boundary, Romford Road is outside the ULEZ until the junction with Forest Road. Beyond that, Romford Road is inside the zone. All roads off Romford Road on both sides are inside the zone, apart from Fowler Road and Forest Road. Forest Road is outside the zone until the junction with Roebuck Road. Beyond that it is inside the zone. Roebuck Road is outside the zone.
Hainault Forest
The roads to the north of Hainault Forest, including Lambourne Road, Manor Road and the roads off these, are outside the ULEZ. All roads to the south of Hainault Forest, including Fox Burrow Road and Five Oaks Lane, are inside the zone.
Event Headquarters
Forest Road
Ilford
Essex IG6 3HP
On The Day
You will have chosen a Start Wave during registration. Please refer to your entry confirmation email.
On the Day Registration
People wishing to register on the day must fill out a registration form and pay for their cash entry. A form can be downloaded Here.
Other Information
We do our best to try and make sure your ride on the road runs as smoothly as possible by marking the roads clearly. If you have not seen a marker for a while, stop and, ask someone, or find a landmark and call us consult your ma using the number provided on the day.
Once you complete the ride, make sure you report back to one of our team at the finish line and hand back the timing chip. We’ll make sure your time is recorded. If you do not report back, you may be presumed lost and emergency services may be called.
Wearing a helmet is compulsory. Failing to do so will result in refused entry.
Enjoy the ride!
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