Starting in the shadow of the magnificent Tonbridge Castle, Ride Castle offers something for every level of cyclist, with four routes to choose from, ranging from an epic 124 miles to an accessible 33 mile course. The three longest distances are fully supported, with feed stations, medical assistance, mechanical support and even motorcycle outriders to ensure a premium feel, with every turn of the pedals.
The highlight of the ride is the view across Kent from Ide Hill, flagrantly showing off the beauty of this county in all its glory, living up to its nickname of The Garden of England. The final few miles of the ride take riders on some lovely quiet lanes and past the spectacular Penshurst Place.
Part of Action's popular, annual RIDE Series.
From the ruins of Tonbridge Castle over rolling terrain with punchy climbs, stunning views and past Penshurst Place.
Enjoy a great day in the saddle with first-class support throughout and the 'pro' feel of motorcycle outriders.
Short, medium and long rides cater to a wide range of abilities.
Easy entry online with no sponsorship minimum - simply raise as much as you can.
Ride to raise awareness and funds to help sick and disabled babies and children.
This is a traditional road sportive; the most suitable bike would be a drop handle road bike, although hybrids and e-bikes are perfectly suitable also.
Tonbridge Castle
Castle Street
Tonbridge
Kent
TN9 1BG
UK
There's been a castle on the site since the days of Edward the Conqueror in 1066, and for those on the Epic route, it may well feel like you've been on the road since then too! The crenulated turrets of the castle towers will be a welcome sight for riders after a long day in the saddle.
The event encourages sustainability by using wooden medals to celebrate your achievement. It also operates no-plastic-bottle feed stations, offering water refills from water bowzers instead. Participants are encouraged to take public transport, or car-share to reach the event.
This was a great event - beautiful route, well organised, supportive people, decent food and drink and a really fun atmosphere to it. Highly recommended.
This is one of my favourite Action Medical rides I participate in and have done so every year from 2017. Great signage and back up. Always happy to support Action Medical and the rides they organise.
Great organisation and thoroughly enjoyed the route. I will definitely enter a future sportive!
Loved this! This was my first official cycling event and it was brilliant! Communications with the team prior to the event were spot on, really helpful. The day itself was brilliant and really well organised and signposted and follow up comms have been good too. I will be back to book another event! Thank you for being so accommodating in my requests to change route too!
I had a great day, I thought it was well organised and your volunteers were all lovely.
Thanks for organising the ride. Had a great time. It stretched me but was really glad to make it round. I've always enjoyed Action Medical Research rides and thought the venue of Tonbridge Castle and the ride round the North Downs was great.
08:00
Age 16 & over
£28.50
07:00
Age 16 & over
£38.50
06:00
Age 16 & over
£40.50
05:45
Age 16 & over
£50.50