Richard Ellis Memorial 100

106km permanent cycling event starting from Dunmow, Essex. Controls at Hawstead and Churchend, Dunmow., plus 1 information control.

An out & back route with a diversion to an info control to add a bit of variety. Lovely quiet lanes in Essex & Suffolk & the excellent Maglia Rosso café & bike shop at half-way.

The permitted form of proof of passage is: Paper

Controls at
Great Dunmow
Great Yeldham
Great Dunmow
Maglia Rosso Hawstead

THIS IS A PERMANENT EVENT – Here is a link to the calendar version of Richard Ellis Memorial 100.

Along the route

Key: Cafe Convenience Store Restaurant Service Station Supermarket

Church End is a small and picturesque area within the town of Great Dunmow, located in the Borough of Uttlesford, Essex. The area takes its name from the proximity to St. Mary’s Church, which is one of the oldest and most important landmarks in Great Dunmow. The presence of the church gives the area a historic, peaceful atmosphere, typical of many rural English communities.
Paradise Cafe  The Angel & Harp

Hawstead is a small, picturesque village that lies 5 miles southwest of Bury St Edmunds, surrounded by the beautiful rolling countryside of the Suffolk countryside. Hawstead has a long history, dating back to at least the Domesday Book in 1086, where it was recorded as a settlement with agricultural significance. The village’s name is thought to be derived from the Old English words “hoh” (meaning a hill or ridge) and “stede” (meaning a place).

Key Information

Facilities

GPS files available from organiser

Route Detail