The Great Escape [210km / 1,550m elevation]

Our annual reliability ride quickly heads out of town to Epping on the Epping New Road before heading into the country lanes and small climbs around Toot Hill. Then off toward Blackmore with some great cafes at the Blackmore Tea Rooms (47km) or the Bakehouse (53km). We link up with some for the Ride London Essex route through Great Dunmow and two more options at the Blue Egg (83km closed on Sunday) and Finchingfield (95km) before hitting the quieter Cambridgeshire rolling hills coming back to Great Dunmow (140km).

There are very few places for refreshments on this section – so ride prepared. Then enjoy the ride heading back past the pubs at Moreton (170km) before retracing your way back into town to VIA Atelier. An epic day out.