- Sun 5 Oct 2025
40km
08:30
Age 18 & over
£55-£65
- 40 km gravel riding
Event overview
Take on an unforgettable cycling challenge with the Lee Valley Half Century.
Ride through the stunning landscapes of Epping Forest and the Lee Valley while supporting Haven House Children's Hospice. Whether you're an experienced rider or a casual cyclist looking to push your limits, this event is for you.
If you don't have the right bike for forest paths, Go Further Cycling cycle hire is located right next to the start line - easy!
Highlights
- Enjoy stunning scenery
- Take on a challenge with fellow cyclists
- Follow a fully signed route
- Forest trails, canal towpaths, paved cycle paths
- Enjoy refreshment stops
- Receive a bespoke finisher's medal
- Help provide care for seriously ill children
Turn your ride into a fundraiser! Set up a JustGiving page to help continue the much-needed care for seriously ill children and their families.
This event is part of Lee Valley Half Century.
Event photos
Event details
- Event village
- Free venue entry
- Teams
- Cafe
- Music
- Rural
- Toilets
- Food stations
- Water stations
- Wave start
- Way markers
Epping Forest Secton
Start at Chingford Plain. Ride through forest trails with scenic woodland views. 40km leaves the forest paths around Long Hills, 50km carries on to Jack's Hill, loops back down to High Beech. Both routes exit the forest at Whitehouse Plain.
Lee Valley Section
Circle Gunpowder Park and head south along the reservoirs. Ride along the River Lee towpath, which is mostly flat and scenic. Take in the views of the Walthamstow Wetlands, Hackney Marshes and Wanstead Flats.
Sustainability
- Lift sharing advised
- Optional medal
- Optional t-shirt
- Public transport links
- Drinks
- Map
- Medal
- Snacks
- T-shirt
Included
- Fully signed route
- Refreshment stops
- Bespoke finisher's medal
- Fundraising incentives
- Fundraising materials
- Fundraising optional
- Fundraising support
Haven House Children's Hospice
Providing specialist care to seriously ill children and their families.
Haven House Children's Hospice provides the best possible life for every baby, child and young person with a life-limiting or life-threatening condition and their families, who live in the local communities.
Turn your ride into a fundraiser! Set up a JustGiving page to help continue the much-needed care for seriously ill children and their families.
- Age 18 & over
- Entries open
- Enter online
- Fundraising optional
Entry fees
Entry fee
£55.00
Entry fee (on the day)
£65.00
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