We are once again returning to Chester Rugby Club and there will be a choice of routes approximately 25, 50 and 80 miles long, taking in historic Chester and the Cheshire countryside.
Registration will open soon and we will be running our usual Early Bird discount, the best prices we offer all year, until December 31st.
As an entrant to Bike Chester, you will benefit from:
Bike Chester Rider - 2024
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For rider safety we do have a cut-off time of 4pm, but this provides ample time and should allow many types of rider to enjoy Bike Chester. The below table shows the approximate speeds needed to complete the different routes within the time given.
At the start, check in opens at 07:00am and riders get set off in pods of about 20 after a briefing. There will be a female only pod for each of the ride distances for anyone who would prefer this. Please email Natalie Creswick at nc@iconiccyclingevents.co.uk before 6pm on Saturday 3rd August if you would like to join a female only start pod.
There are toilet facilities at the start/finish and at the feed stations. Period products will be available in all female toilets and from female members of Iconic Cycling Events Staff/volunteers.
There are changing facilities at the start and finish and a bag drop at the start.
Please get in touch if there are any other facilities or assistance that you would find useful and would aid your participation and enjoyment of Bike Chester
By Car: Parking is available for free at Chester Rugby Club
By Train: Chester Rugby Club is 2.2 miles and a c.13 minute cycle from Chester Station
There is mechanical support on the rides, but we recommend that everyone is self- sufficient and carries:
The feed stop will be stocked with a range of sweet and savoury high energy food products, as well as water, but we also recommend carrying:
You can cycle in anything you feel comfortable in, but we recommend:
If you become pregnant after entering Bike Chester and no longer wish to participate in this year’s event, please get in touch. We can either defer your place or offer you a refund.
