Ride Chartridge

After the huge success of Ride Chartridge in 2019 – Chesham’s annual cycling sportive – the 2020 edition will take place on Sunday 17th May.

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After the huge success of Ride Chartridge in 2019 – Chesham’s annual cycling sportive – the 2020 edition will take place on Sunday 17th May.

The event will once again be hosted by Chartridge Primary School.

There are two routes: 30 miles and 60 miles. All our rides provide an excellent way to enjoy the local scenery, meet new riders and raise money for the school. With over 350 riders signing up in 2019, £7000 was raised for the school and the team of parents organising the event hope to beat that total in 2020.

There will also be a short Family Ride.

Everyone who takes part can look forward to a clearly signed route, a well-stocked lunch stop, a text-based timing service, event photographs and a goody-bag.

The school will again host a kids’ festival on the day, which will include many different activities for everybody to take part in.

Our Rides

The Family Ride

16km | £10 per family (every child accompanied by adult)

Already regarded as one of most family friendly events in the region, this year’s edition will also include a guided cycle event for children, called ‘The Family Ride’. Taking in ten miles of beautiful local countryside, the route will be fully signed and include a feed station. Details of the route can be found here

490 feet of climbing

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The Red Run

50km | Adults: £26.00 | Under 16's: £10

The ‘Red Run’ is a relaxed and entertaining ride that will suit all abilities and can be ridden on mountain bikes or hybrids – so no need to rush out and buy an expensive new road bike, (unless you so desire!). This route will be hilly and provides a fantastic introduction to sportive-riding. Details of the route can be found here

1,660 feet of climbing

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The Black Run

100km | Adults: £26.00

The ‘Black Run’ is a dramatic ‘modern-century’ through the Chiltern hills. This route will provide the best experience for riders on road-bikes of mixed abilities. An excellent challenge that most riders will be able to achieve providing they put in regular training. This will be a great opportunity to test yourself. Details of the route can be found here

3000 feet of climbing

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Testimonials

Superbly organised event. Friendly marshals and a great choice of food at the refreshment stops. Well sign posted and a warm welcome on the return. Highly recommended – maybe go black next year!

Grant Whitaker

Participant

I would just like to thank all the organisers and sponsors of Sunday’s event. I loved my jaunt around the beautiful red route and hubby discovered some new favourite roads (and challenge at Whiteleaf!) on the black. Good to chat to other riders and sponsors while unwinding at the end, – a lovely morning. We both look forward to taking part in 2015.

Justine Fulford

Participant

Many thanks for the excellent event last Sunday. It was my first sportif and I found that the organisation, from the initial registration right through to the feed stops and direction signs, was first class. I would happily recommend it to anyone seeking an enjoyable first try.

Martin Littlewood

Participant

For a first event you got it all spot on, one of the nicest routes I have ridden this year. Signs were perfect & the marshals were perfect. The people at the feed stations were soooooo helpful. Brilliant day – just wish I could of hung around afterwards.

Paul Clark

Participant

Chesham's annual cycling event

Something for everyone

After the huge success of Ride Chartridge in 2019 – Chesham’s annual cycling sportive – the 2020 edition will take place on Sunday 17th May.

About us

Our Rides

Location

Testimonials