Start of Summertime - 27 March 2022
Welcome to the Start of Summertime event page.
Each year Cycling UK Stevenage organises an event to celebrate the Start of Summertime.
This year there are 4 different routes to choose from depending on your preference of distance.
There is no entry fee for the shorter rides but we would encourage a donation to Essex & Herts Air Ambulance.
To donate please click this link
Just Giving CyclingUK Stevenage Air Ambulance
We encourage everyone to enter in advance.
5 mile Route
Free Entry
Find out how long it would take you to cycle 5 miles, or ride the circuit multiple times.
20 mile Route and 40 mile Route
Free Entry
Entry is being managed on Eventbrite, please click this link to enter
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/start-of-summertime-tickets-249250233157
Further details of the routes will be published on the ride pages
200km Audax Permanent Route
With a new updated route, outbound via Saffron Walden, turning at the delightful market town of Lavenham as always, and returning through Thaxted.
Note: event will have staggered start times, and is x rated due to Covid-19.
8 o’clock start via commercial and information controls.
Click on the link for further details and entry information
Audax UK Ride: 200 kilometres (125 miles)
Time allowed: Up to 13.5 hours
Safety note: You should carry lights, sunset in Stevenage on the day is at 19:25 BST.