Endurance cyclists tackling the 950-mile round trip between London and Edinburgh are passing through the county.<\/p>\n
Up to 2,500 amateur cyclists from 57 countries will take part in the London-Edinburgh-London ride and are being supported by 1,000 volunteers on their epic ride.<\/p>\n
2,500 amateur cyclists are heading through the region<\/p>\n
After starting at Writtle, outside Chelmsford, the cyclists have been arriving at Northstowe Village College on Sunday (3 August). Then on Thursday and Friday, (7-8 August) the riders will return through Northstowe, and head through the centre of Cambridge.<\/p>\n
The not-for-profit event, with staggered starts, has happened every four years since 1989, although was delayed a year by the pandemic.<\/p>\n
It is described as \u201cnot a race but a test of physical and mental stamina\u201d and must be completed in 128 hours.<\/p>\n
Following a successful trial in 2022 of refreshment stops between controls, 14 are planned in 2025. These community-run venues will guarantee, around the clock, that riders will find a place to refuel, providing vital support during the night when shops may be shut.<\/p>\n
When the ride was first held, just 29 entrants took part. In 2022, there were 1,500 starters from 54 countries.<\/p>\n