The Canterbury Bike Ride // 27th July 2025
Canterbury • Canterbury RFC Merton Lane North Canterbury, United Kingdom CT4 7AZ Organized by Iconic Cycling EventsAbout this event
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We are once again returning to Canterbury Rugby Club and there will be a choice of routes provisionally 25, 50 and 80 miles long. The routes leave the rugby club and head south through the stunning Kent countryside including the Kent Downs AONB.
As an entrant to the Canterbury Bike Ride you benefit from:
> A choice of 3 fully marked routes with a back up route map and GPS files
> Feed stations on the long and medium routes
> On-course first aid and mechanical support
> A medal and a meal at the finish line
> Free event parking
Event details and schedule
Location
The start/finish area is Canterbury Rugby Football Club, Nackington Road, Canterbury, CT4 7AZ.
How do I get there?
By Car: Parking is available for free at The Canterbury Rugby Club
By Train: Canterbury Rugby Club is a c.10 minute cycle from Canterbury East Station and a c. 15 minute cycle from Canterbury West Station.
To drive or take a taxi from Canterbury East Station is c. 9 minutes and from Canterbury West c. 12 minutes.
Timings
6.30 am Car park opens.
7.00 am Hot drinks and food available from the rugby club.
7.15 am Check in opens for the long route (76 miles)
7.30 am-8.30am Long route (80 miles) riders will be directed to the start
Groups of 15-20 will be briefed and depart. Groups will depart at 3-5 minute intervals.
8.15 am Check in opens for the medium route (50 miles)
8.30-9.30am Medium route (50 miles) riders will be directed to the start.
9.15 am Check in opens for the short route (25 miles).
9.30-10.15am Short route (25 miles) riders will be directed to the start
11.30am: Riders will start to return to the Rugby Club.
12 noon: The bar opens. Relax at the Rugby Club with some post-ride hot food
4.00pm: Close and depart.
Location
Categories
81 mile route // The Canterbury Bike Ride - Adult Entry (16+) - Individual/Teams
81 mile route // The Canterbury Bike Ride - Junior Entry (aged 15 or younger on the day of the event)
52 Mile Route // The Canterbury Bike Ride - Adult Entry (16+) - Individual / Teams
52 Mile Route // The Canterbury Bike Ride - Junior Entry (aged 15 or younger on the day of the event)
26 Mile Route // The Canterbury Bike Ride - Adult Entry (16+) - Individual / Teams
26 Mile Route // The Canterbury Bike Ride - Junior Entry (aged 15 or younger on the day of the event)
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