The Canterbury Bike Ride

What is The Canterbury Bike Ride?

Brought to you by the team behind the successful and well-regarded Bike Bath, Bike Oxford and Bike Chester events, The Canterbury Bike Ride is a day of marked rides of 25, 50 and 75 miles starting and finishing at Canterbury Rugby Club on Merton Lane North, and taking in the best scenery of Canterbury and the surrounding countryside. As an entrant you will benefit from:

Fully signposted routes with a back up route map and GPS files; Feed stations showcasing the best produce from local food and drink suppliers; On course medical support; A high quality finisher’s medal

2023 entry fees are £27.50 for the two long routes and £27.50 for the short route for adults with children being charged £15. There will be an online booking fee on all entries and an early bird discount of 20% will be available until 8th May 2023

Event details and schedule

Location

The start/finish area is Canterbury Rugby Football Club, Nackington Road, Canterbury, CT4 7AZ.

Timings

07:30 - 10:15 Arrive at the Rugby Club and leave your bike in the secure bike park while you sign in to collect your timing chips and rider numbers. If you need to leave a bag there will be a bag drop available and coffee, tea and breakfast will be available.

When you’re ready to go please grab your bike and make your way to the start area where riders will be briefed and released in groups of 20 as follows:

07:30 - 08:30 - 75 milers
08:30 - 09:30 - 50 milers
09:30 - 10:30 - 25 milers

Along the route you will find clear signage, feed stations and first aid support. There will be support staff on the course to provide assistance if required.