Safety & Support
Welcome to the 2024 VCR Spring Cycle Sportive!
Your safety is our priority, and we want to ensure you have a smooth and enjoyable ride.
In case of an emergency, such as a serious injury, please contact the emergency services before calling us.
Your safety is our priority, and we want to ensure you receive the appropriate assistance quickly.
Important Information
Event Address: Â
Unit 8 The Grove Estate, Colchester Road, Wormingford, Colchester, Essex, CO6 3AJ
Ride organiser: Patrick Schoenmakers 07490142478
Roadside support: Mark Bowley 07702212655
Re-Cycle Contact: Charlotte Ward 01206 617 865Â
In Case of Difficulty
If you’re unable to find your way back or if you’re in need of assistance, don’t hesitate to contact us. Provide us with as much information as you can about your current location and situation. We’re here to help and will do our best to assist you promptly.
Inform Us of Delays
If you decide to stop for a break or take a detour, that’s perfectly fine. However, please let us know if you won’t be able to make it back to the warehouse in time. This helps us account for all participants and ensures your safety.
64 Mile Route Ride
64 miles RT with 3000 ft elevation
Bures | Rose’s General Store | 6 km / Mile 4 |
Pebmarsh | Courtyard Stores | 12 km / Mile 6 |
Gr Yeldam | The Gable convenience store | 27 km / Mile 17 |
Clare | Multiple tea rooms and Coop | 35 km / Mile 22 |
Long Melford | Multiple tea rooms and Coop | 68 km / Mile 42 |
Acton | Wally’s shed café (cash only) | 71 km / Mile 44 |
Acton | Costcutter convenience store | 73 km / Mile 45 |
Gr Waldingfield | One Stop convenience store | 75 km / Mile 47 |
Boxford | Boxford Stores & Tea room | 84 km / Mile 52 |
Stoke by Nayland | Park Street Stores | 90 km / Mile 56 |
42 Mile Route Ride
42 miles RT with 1860 ft elevation 67 km, 570m climbing
Bures | Rose’s General Store | 6 km / Mile 4 |
Pebmarsh | Courtyard Stores | 12 km / Mile 6 |
Long Melford | Multiple tea rooms and Coop | 33 km / Mile 21 |
Acton | Wally’s shed café (cash only) | 36 km / Mile 22 |
Acton | Costcutter convenience store | 38 km / Mile 23 |
Gr Waldingfield | One Stop convenience store | 40 km / Mile 25 |
Boxford | Boxford Stores & Tea room | 48 km / Mile 30 |
Stoke by Nayland | Park Street Stores | 54 km / Mile 34 |
Number Tags
Upon arrival in the morning, you will receive a number tag for your bike. This tag helps us keep track of all riders throughout the event.
Check-In/Check-Out:
All riders will be logged out when they start their ride and logged back in upon their return. This ensures we can track everyone’s progress and ensure everyone returns safely.
Route Signposts:
Along both the 64-mile and 42-mile routes, you will find signposts to guide you. These signs will help you navigate the course smoothly.
Fundraise for Re-Cycle!
Why not elevate your ride and make it even more meaningful by raising money for Re-Cycle at the same time?
It’s simple – create a JustGiving page dedicated to our event and turn your cycling efforts into positive change.
