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Ride Introduction
Ride one of the toughest routes in the South East & take on 13 major climbs (including 8 in the Top 100 climbs) in Surrey & Kent. Starting in Cranleigh, the route starts in the Surrey Hills with the steep climbs of Barhatch & Coombe Lane before heading along the North Downs ridge to Kent. The toughest part of the route is the 50km between Sevenoaks & Redhill with some super punchy climbs including Toys Hill & Chalkpit Lane before coming back into Surrey for a sharp last 20km over Leith Hill. With over 3,000m of elevation, this is as tough a ride as you can get in the South East and a real challenge to put in the calendar for 2021.
Ride Highlights
Ride Highlights
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Explore two great regions: Ride the classic roads & local gems in the South East's two most famous cycling destinations.
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13 bucket list climbs in one ride: Unlucky for some, this route packs in the climbs - 13 in all (8 of which are Top 100 climbs) over a challenging course with 3,000m of elevation.
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Back to Back to Back climbs: There are a three separate parts of the route with relentless climbing and no flat at all. Ignore your middle gears and smash it through these brutal sections.
Distance | Elevation | Difficulty | |
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Long Route | 183km | 3,058m | 4/5 |
Medium Route | 104km | 1,678m | 3/5 |
What's Included
UK's Hardest Hundred: Kent & Surrey Hills
Ride one of the toughest routes in the South East & take on 13 major climbs (including 8 in the Top 100 climbs) in Surrey & Kent. Starting in Cranleigh, the route starts in the Surrey Hills with the steep climbs of Barhatch & Coombe Lane before heading along the North Downs ridge to Kent. The toughest part of the route is the 50km between Sevenoaks & Redhill with some super punchy climbs including Toys Hill & Chalkpit Lane before coming back into Surrey for a sharp last 20km over Leith Hill. With over 3,000m of elevation, this is as tough a ride as you can get in the South East and a real challenge to put in the calendar for 2021.
Ride Details
Start Time : From 7.45am
Finish time : Cut off 6pm
Location : Cranleigh
What’s Included
- GPX Files & Sign Posted Route
- Regular Feed Stops and Mechanical Support
- Ride marshalls on the route to support you
- Post ride beers & food
Route Notes
Key Climbs
Feed Stops
Location | Facilities | |
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1 | Betchworth (40km) | Mechanic, OTE bars & gels, fruit, cakes, waffles, water, hydration. |
2 | Sundridge (95km) | Mechanic, OTE bars & gels, fruit, cakes, waffles, water, hydration. |
3 | Salfords (140km) | Mechanic, OTE bars & gels, fruit, cakes, waffles, water, hydration. |
Key Climbs
Distance | Elevation | Avg Gradient | Segment | |
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Barhatch Lane | 1.4km | 94m | 6.7% | ![]() |
Coombe Lane | 1km | 79m | 7.9% | ![]() |
Box Hill | 2.7km | 132m | 4.5% | ![]() |
Coldhabour Lane | 3.1km | 142m | 4.6% | ![]() |
Feed Stops
Location | Facilities | |
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1 | Betchworth (40km) | Mechanic, OTE bars & gels, fruit, cakes, waffles, water, hydration. |
2 | Salfords (61km) | Mechanic, OTE bars & gels, fruit, cakes, waffles, water, hydration. |
Ride Rules
Riders should have water bottles, the route downloaded, suitable clothing & a bike in good condition. Helmets at all times are mandatory. We will email you Covid protocols before the ride depending on the laws and guidelines at the time.
We are lucky enough to ride in beautiful places. We have a zero tolerance litter policy – there will be bins at each feed stop so please leave the area as you found it. Please be respectful of local drivers, riders, walkers etc. This is their home, we are just there to ride our bikes. On the ride, look after other cyclists. On narrow lanes & busy sections, don’t ride two a breast. No half wheeling. Take extra caution on the descents – the nature of these rides are that they will be full of tough climbs and technical descents. We will run through the major hazards before the ride but it is your responsibility to ride to your level. By signing up for this ride, you need to be in suitable physical shape for the ride.
What's Included
GPX Files & Sign Posted Route
Regular Feed Stops and Mechanical Support
Ride marshalls on the route to support you
Post ride beers & food