Evans Cycles
Biggin Hill, North Downs, 21st & 22nd November 2009

Fairchildes Primary School
Fairchildes Avenue
Biggin Hill

Surrey
CR0 0AH

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Registration opens at 8am. First start time is 8.30 and every 5 minutes thereafter, just go to the start when you're ready. Fun, Short and Medium riders start from 8.30am until 10.30am. Long riders start from 8.30am until 9.45am.

Last start is at 10.30am prompt. The course is removed from 10.45am after the last rider,  turning up late will mean there is no route to follow.
   
Nearest station West Wickham
   
Parking is available on site
   
food and drink Hot & cold food & drink is available to purchase at this event.

 

Event Map & GPS route downloads

Explore the routes and surrounding area from the comfort of your PC!  The below map shows the event centre and the provisional medium off-road and sportive road routes.  Toggle between terrain map, road map and satellite map.

Please note that these are provisional routes only and are should not be used for navigation, the actual routes are confirmed 1-2 days prior to the event (taking last minute weather, trail and road conditions into account) - all routes are fully way marked and riders are provided with a Memory Map OS map to aid navigation.

 


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GPS route downloads

For our riders that use GPS units we're pleased to offer all mountain bike routes and sportive road routs as downloadable GPX files.  These route files can be transferred to your GPS unit to aid navigation on the day.

GPS routes can be downloaded from the Ride It! blog and are available 1-2 days prior to the event.

The routes are fully way marked and riders are provided with a Memory Map OS map as well.  GPS units should be used as a aid only, and not be solely relied on to navigate the routes.

 

 

Enter this event

Online pre-entry

Online pre-entry is the easiest and cheapest way to enter a Ride It! event.  Simply purchase an entry on our website and take along a print out of your confirmation page or confirmation email to the event.  Go to the 'pre entry' collection point where your rider card will be waiting for you.


 

Pre-entries are now closed for this event. On the day entries are still available. Please download an on the day entry form and take this to the sign on point at the start venue.

On the day entry

On the day entry is available at all Ride It! events.  Simply turn up, complete an on the day entry form and hand this to staff at the registration point.  To speed up the process download and complete a form in advance.

  Download Ride It! on the day entry form

Entry fees

Ride It! is a great value day out for everyone. There is one entry fee for all ride and route options (with the exception of the discounted fun road route adult entry).

The entry fee covers one ride only. If you wish to ride both the off-road and road rides two entry fees must be paid for.

Pre-entry fees:

  • Adult - Fun road route £5
  • Adult - All other routes £10
  • Child entry (16 and under) - FREE*

On the day entries incur an additional surcharge of £2.50 per person.  Click here for more prices and entry information. *Child entries free when accompanied by a full paying adult.

Helmets

Wearing a helmet is COMPULSORY on all rides. If you arrive without a helmet you will be refused entry to the event and your entry will be refunded.  Visit our helmet section for our full range available to buy online.

Saturday November 21st: Off-road ride

Scenic views on an off road rideRoute description: Heading out from the Biggin Hill area, we quickly reach the local Bridleways and set our sights on the North Downs. Here come the inevitable climbs up to the ridge and some great views over the surrounding countryside. The longer routes drop down into Limpsfield Common before a second climb back over the Downs and the return stretch back to base.

Route options available at this venue:

Short - 15 miles
Medium - 25 miles
Long - 30 miles
Night Ride - 15 miles

 

Sunday November 22nd: Sportive road ride

Breath taking scenery awaits sportive road ridersRoute description: The 3 in the climb rating really refers to the road ride. Heading south from the start venue it’s a gentle warm-up climb on the North Downs, before dropping into a long, steep descent into Oxted. We then weave about the country lanes in the shadow of the Downs before the medium and long break off for a sprint around Bough Beech Reservoir and a slog up Toys Hill. Everyone comes back together for the Iconic climb that is Titsey Hill (an optional climb if you have wobbly legs by now!!) From here it’s mainly downhill to the finish.

Route options available at this venue:

Fun – 12 miles
Short – 20 miles
Medium – 45 miles
Long – 65 miles

 

IMPORTANT NOTE: Route options and lengths are subject to change. Final routes will differ to the provisional routes due to road closures, trail & road conditions and weather conditions. Provisional routes are not suitable for navigation purposes, map of confirmed route will be provided to all riders on the day.

Trail conditions & Climbing

The Ride It! events take place in a variety of locations throughout the UK with a diverse range of terrain and topography. To give you a better idea of the conditions at this event we have given the event the following ratings:

Ride It! Trail rating A rating of 1 signifies good trail conditions in all weather and minimal technical challenges.
A rating of 4 signifies challenging conditions in poor weather and testing technical sections.
Ride It! Climbing rating A rating of 1 signifies a mostly flat ride with minimal climbing.
A rating of 4 signifies hilly routes with plenty of climbing.

IMPORTANT NOTE: These ratings are a guide only. Conditions and the amount of climbing can be effected by weather, trail obstructions, route changes and more.

 

 

Demo Bikes

As if taking in some of the best riding the UK has to offer wasn’t enough! Ride It! gives you the opportunity to try out one of our brand new cutting edge demo bikes from the cycle industry’s leading manufacturers at this event.  Choose your demo bike from your list below and place a booking with our demo fleet manager.

 

 
Commencal Meta 5.5 no.2 2009 Medium
Commencal Meta 5.5 no.2 2009 Medium


Scott Genius 20 2009 Medium 

Specialized Rockhopper Expert 2010 17"
Specialized Rockhopper Expert 2010 19"
Specialized Stumpjumper Elite 2009 Small 
Specialized Stumpjumper Elite 2009 Medium 
Specialized Stumpjumper Elite 2009 Large 
Specialized FSR Expert 2009 Medium
Specialized FSR Expert 2009 Medium
Specialized FSR Expert 2009 Large
Specialized Myka FSR Expert 2009 Small 
Specialized Myka FSR Expert 2009 Medium


Trek Fuel EX8 2009 17.5"
Trek Fuel EX8 2009 17.5"
Trek Fuel EX8 2009 19.5" 


Cannondale Rize 4 Medium
Cannondale Rize 4 Medium
Cannondale Rize 4 Large 

 
Pinnacle Cascade 2.0 Medium
Pinnacle Cascade 2.0 Large
Pinnacle Colharbour 2.0 Large 

Specialized Sectuer Elite 2010 54cm Specialized Sectuer Elite 2010 58cm
Specialized Tarmac Expert 2009 54cm 
Specialized Tarmac Expert 2009 58cm
Specialized Roubaix Expert 2009 54cm
Specialized Roubaix Expert 2009 58cm
Specialized Ruby Elite 2009 51cm 
Specialized Ruby Elite 2009 54cm 
 


Trek Madone 5.2 Triple 2009 54cm


Colnago CLX Ultegra 2009 50cm 
Colnago CLX Ultegra 2009 54cm
Colnago CLX Ultegra 2009 54cm
Colnago Arte Ultegra 54cm
Colnago CLX 105 5 2cm

 

Booking a demo bike

If you would like to book a demo bike we need to know...

  • First name
  • Surname
  • Home address
  • Postcode
  • Contact phone number
  • The bike you wish to book
  • The date of the booking
  • Your height
  • Your weight (for full suspension set up only)
  • Do you need flat pedals or Shimano SPDs fitted to the bike?
 

Please email us at demobike@evanscycles.com

Please be aware that sending an email does not constitute a booking.  Bookings are only confirmed once you receive a confirmation email back from our Demo Fleet Manager.  Don't be alarmed if you don't receive an immediate response, our Demo Fleet Manager may be away at an event or having a day off.

A non-refundable £25 fee will be charged to use a demo bike. Upon returning the bike this fee will be returned to the rider in the form of a £25 Evans Cycles voucher that can be used as payment towards a new bike purchase within 3 months from the date of issue. Only one voucher can be redeemed per purchase.

Demo bike bookings close the Wednesday evening before the ride.

We will contact you to confirm your booking and arrange payment of the fee via credit or debit card. Demo bike riders need to arrive at the event centre at 8:00am to collect their bikes.  Demo bike fees must be paid for by the Monday before the event. If there has been no payment, the bike will be unreserved to allow other riders to book and demo the bike.

For instructions on what to do on the day, Demo bike riders must visit our Demo bike page

Free Gore Bike Wear clothing

Series supporter Gore Bike Wear will be onsite with a huge selection of Windstopper and Gore Tex garments for Ride It! riders to try out for free!

After registration, visit the Gore Bike Wear try out tent and take your pick of clothing to use on the ride. This is a FREE service offered by Gore Bike Wear to all Rideit! riders, so why not take the opportunity to experience some of the most technical and comfortable cycling specific outer wear for yourself.  At the end of the ride drop the garments back and we'll take care of the washing!

 

Ride It! blog

Visit The Ride It! blog to get the behind the scenes news and stories about the events and find out more about the Ride It! team.  The blog includes:

  • Downloadable GPX files
  • Event pictures
  • Meet the team features
  • And anything else the Ride It! team think worthy of posting on the site!

 

 

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This story was last updated on 23/11/2009

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