Long Distance Cyclists
Calendar Events
We host many events over the course of a calendar year. Most start in Mid-Essex and vary in length from 50km to 1000km.
More details can be found here.
Permanent Events
We have many events available when your schedule allows, each one meticulously created by one of our ride organisers.
More details can be found here.
Upcoming Events
04 - 05 September
2026
Hereward the Wake 300
Church End
Church St, Dunmow CM6 2AE
03 October
2026
Richard Ellis Memorial 200
Church End
Church St, Dunmow CM6 2AE
03 October
2026
Richard Ellis Memorial 100
Church End
Church St, Dunmow CM6 2AE
03 October
2026
Richard Ellis Memorial 50
Church End
Church St, Dunmow CM6 2AE
05 December
2026
The Stansted Airport Express 100
The Battesford Court
100 Newland St, Witham CM8 1AH
Upcoming Events
Hereward the Wake 300
Church End
Church St, Dunmow CM6 2AE
Richard Ellis Memorial 200
Church End
Church St, Dunmow CM6 2AE
Richard Ellis Memorial 100
Church End
Church St, Dunmow CM6 2AE
Richard Ellis Memorial 50
Church End
Church St, Dunmow CM6 2AE
The Stansted Airport Express 100
The Battesford Court
100 Newland St, Witham CM8 1AH
Women In Audax – 50:50@50 Events
Women In Audax – 50:50@50 Events
A major initiative for Audax UK's 50th anniversary year in 2026 is a programme of "50:50@50" events. They are promoting these designated events within their normal calendar to try to get at least 50% women entrants, but they are open to everyone regardless of gender.
Most of these are shorter distance Brevet Populaires (50-150km) as a good introduction for newcomers and a stepping stone to future longer events. They are working with local women's cycling groups to publicise these to non-members. They hope by selecting some target events, women riders will be assured of other women for company which they know is reassuring for many newcomers. They expect there to be informal buddying arrangements in advance of these events for those that want it, and will facilitate this where possible via their FB group and Regional Representatives. All the organisers of these events have requested to be part of this programme. Some of them are women (there are many talented women organisers in Audax UK) but if not they will make sure there is at least one woman as part of the organising team.
Of course men are still very welcome to enter these events but we ask them to encourage a female friend, clubmate, relative or partner to enter too.
And leaving the best bit to last, there will be special badges and stickers for all participants.
There are more detailed FAQs about these events here. There is an initial list of events - although more may be added, especially in areas looking a bit sparse. You can see a map and a list here. You can also find most of them using the Audax UK main calendar event search page by putting "50:50@50" into the ride name box, adding any other filters you want such as distance or date or location. Beware though - not all events have "50:50@50" yet in their title and some are not yet published or ready for entries.
Paris Brest Paris 2027
05 September 2026
Hereward the Wake 300
301km cycling event starting from Dunmow, Essex. Controls at Cambridge, Whittlesey, Newport Pagnell, Biggleswade and Dunmow., plus 8 information controls. ...
Hereward the Wake 300
301km cycling event starting from Dunmow, Essex. Controls at Cambridge, Whittlesey, Newport Pagnell, Biggleswade and Dunmow., plus 8 information controls. ...
Acier Coaching and Consulting
- Acier was conceived by Samuel Thompson through an enthusiasm for ultra-distance cycling, a curiosity for what it takes to go further, faster, and a desire to help others accomplish rewarding, challenging goals in a responsible, sustainable manner.
- Samuel’s curiosity for what drives us to tackle longer distances has informed an open, collaborative approach to coaching which is forged through experience and alloyed with emerging sports science to address the specific, unique demands of ultra-distance cycling.
- Responsibility and sustainability are central to Samuel’s values. These are applied jointly through integrating sport sustainably in to each individual’s wider lives and raising an awareness of the impact that participating in often consumable-heavy events can have on our environment. Acier encourages and provides advice on making sustainable, responsible choices at each stage of the process.