Wares Essex

October 05 2025

Suffolk East Of England UK

Unconfirmed

Distances: 15, 40, 70, 100 miles

Difficulty: Difficult terrain with longer, steeper hills

Ware’s Cambridge? has been one of the most talked about Sportives of last year, we’ve decided to apply some of that magic to Essex. Ware’s Essex?

We’ve designed this route so that you’ll be able to take advantage of some of the great roads that the 2013 TDF took in and experience some beautifully tarmaced surfaces. Whatever the weather throws at us, this route is made for the beginning of Autumn, keeping your motivation high for the coming months.

The Last Century of the Season

With the autumn months fast approaching, SportiveUK have come up with the perfect way for you to get your last big bike ride on the clock. Whether it’s the Long 100 or the short 40, there’s something for everyone looking to keep those legs moving. Don’t fancy the full Essex 100 loop? There’s the medium distance of 70 miles that will take you as far as Finchingfield, you’ll be able to tuck into the home made flapjacks, cheeses and crackers. There’s even a fun 15 if you’re not quite up to the 40.

All routes start and finish at Ware, Hertfordshire, where you’ll head out North east through the picturesque villages, and then onto sweeping countryside roads of rural Essex. The fast rolling roads of the 100 will take you out towards suffolk, coming within 5 miles of the county town of Sudbury.

Wares Essex?

Start Located At: Kesgrave Community and Conference Centre 12 Acre Approach Kesgrave Ipswich Suffolk IP5 1JF

Included

Event HQ with Facilities
Parking
Electronic Chip Timing
Free Energy Drink and Snacks
Online Web Results
Emergency Support
Event Photography
Catering
Pick-up Wagon

Prize / Race Categories

We have put together some standard times to make your ride results a little more interesting.

The Standard Times for 100 miles are:

Age Group 18 to 39 = 5:50 Gold, 6:10 Silver, 6:40 Bronze.
Age Group 40 to 49 = 6:05 Gold, 6:20 Silver, 6:50 Bronze.
Age Group 50 to 59 = 6:15 Gold, 6:35 Silver, 7:05 Bronze.
Age Group 60+ = 6:40 Gold, 7:00 Silver, 7:30 Bronze.

The Standard Times for 70 miles are:

Age Group 18 to 39 = 4:00 Gold, 4:20 Silver, 4:45 Bronze
Age Group 40 to 49 = 4:10 Gold, 4:30 Silver, 4:55 Bronze
Age Group 50 to 59 = 4:20 Gold, 4:45 Silver, 5:10 Bronz
Age Group 60+ = 4:40 Gold, 5:05 Silver, 5:30 Bronze.

The Standard Times for 40 miles are:

Age Group 18 to 39 = 2:15 Gold, 2:35 Silver, 3:00 Bronze
Age Group 40 to 49 = 2:25 Gold, 2:45 Silver, 3:15 Bronze
Age Group 50 to 59 = 2:35 Gold, 3:00 Silver, 3:25 Bronze
Age Group 60+ = 2:55 Gold, 3:20 Silver, 3:45 Bronze.

Ladies add 20 mins to each category

Facilities

Parking

Support for Participants

First Aid

Emergency Contact No

SAG Wagon

Features

Course Timing

Results Within 24 Hours

Photos

Nutrition