RIDE Essex Dirty
RIDE Essex Dirty is a gran fondo-style mass-participation ride in Chelmsford, Essex, scheduled for August 29, 2027, covering roughly 58 miles.
Estimated finish times
The route is about 58 miles. Here is the moving time at a steady average speed. It is a flat-ground baseline: climbing, wind, stops at aid stations and group riding all move the real number, so treat it as a starting range.
| Average speed | Moving time |
|---|---|
| 10 mph | 5h 48m |
| 12 mph | 4h 50m |
| 14 mph | 4h 09m |
| 16 mph | 3h 38m |
| 18 mph | 3h 13m |
Most recreational riders average 12–16 mph on rolling terrain in a group, and less on hilly routes.
Plan your ride
Paste the event's RideWithGPS route into the planner (many organizers publish one) to see your projected finish time, the headwind or tailwind you'll face, the temperature range, and how much to eat and drink. The ride date is pre-filled.
Open the Ride Planner · Gran fondo vs. sportive vs. century
Other events nearby
- Essex Season Ender — November 1, 2026, Essex East Of England, United Kingdom (16 mi away)
- Wares Cambridge — March 14, 2027, Ware, Hertfordshire (21 mi away)
- Chase The Sun UK South — June 19, 2027, Minster South East, United Kingdom (28 mi away)
- RIDE Castle — May 9, 2027, Tonbridge, Kent (38 mi away)
Listing sourced from granfondoguide; last verified 2026-10-12. Dates and details can change, so confirm with the organizer before you register or travel.