DateExpected
Early May 2027
Based on past editions. We'll confirm when the organiser announces.
Venue
Tonbridge Juddians RFC, Tonbridge, Kent
Tonbridge, Kent
Countdown
May
The full 161 km Kent loop for riders who want a long day. Nearly 1,900 m of climbing, an early start, and a clock to beat at halfway.
Key facts
01Be at mile 52.4 by 12:15 or you miss the cut-off
02Rolling start 07:00 to 07:45; aid stations at miles 22, 50 and 74
03Helmet required; riders under 18 must ride with an adult
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The course
The route
Tonbridge
Distance161km
Total climb1,896m
StartElevation
0 kmDrag map to rotate154.6 km
Weather
Early-May, Tonbridge
15°CTypical high
8°CTypical low
1°CColdest in 20 years
32%Days with rain
Highs around 15°C and lows around 8°C, but it has dropped to 1°C. Rain on 32% of days.
NASA POWER data, 2006-2025, the week either side of race day
2026 results
Who finishes, and how
#RiderTimeAvg speed
01Sue Hewett06:55:4023.2 km/h
02Elizabeth Barlow07:40:4621.0 km/h
03Holly Pan07:48:1720.6 km/h
7
Women finishers
7:49:27
Median time
20.6 km/h
Median speed
Women · 2026 results, as published by the organiser.
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Training
Training for the RIDE Castle 161 km
We don't do generic plans. We combine deep knowledge of this race's demands with your recent training, then build a plan with you that progresses as you do.
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Typical sessions
161 km with 1,896 m of climbing
Endurance and fatigue resistance over the full distance
Fuelling and pacing for the whole event
What your weeks look like
Typical sessions
Long endurance rides building toward the full distance
Threshold and sweet-spot work for sustained power
Sustained climbing repeats on real gradients
Group rides for drafting and bunch-riding skills
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Typical sessions
Built from your current fitness and the time you actually have
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