Friday 26 May 2023 at 09:04
RideLondon Classique '23 / Stage 1
Saffron Walden - Colchester
Classification: 2.WWT - Category WE
The stage
Stage 1 of the 2023 RideLondon Classique is a flat stage that will take place on Friday 26 May 2023 at 09:04.The stage starts in Saffron Walden and finishes in Colchester. Start time is 09:04 with an expected finish at 12:43 (average speed of 40 km/h).
The total distance of the stage is 146.3 km. The stage includes 3 categorized climbs and 2 intermediate sprints. The stage has a total elevation gain of 874.9 m with the highest altitude of the stage being 141 m. The total descent of the stage is -911.3 m.
Weather and forecast
- The race will have temperatures between 12 and 16°C, with an average of 14°C.
- No rain is expected.
- The wind will come mainly from E, NE with an average of 18 km/h wind. The maximum wind speed will be 24 km/h with gusts of up to 39 km/h.
Points of interest
The stage includes 3 categorized climbs and 2 intermediate sprints.
Hill St, Saffron Walden
Hill St, Saffron Walden is a Sprint at 27.4 km (118.9 km to go).
Walden Rd, Sewards End
Walden Rd, Sewards End is a Climb, which starts at 28.9 km (117.4 km to go) and ends at 30.3 km (115.9 km to go). It has total distance of 1.4 km, and an average gradient of 3%, going from 74 to 118 meters of altitude.
Sandy Hill, Wormingford
Sandy Hill, Wormingford is a Climb, which starts at 96.2 km (50.1 km to go) and ends at 97.1 km (49.1 km to go). It has total distance of 0.9 km, and an average gradient of 5.1%, going from 21 to 69 meters of altitude.
Castle Hill, Dedham
Castle Hill, Dedham is a Climb, which starts at 114.5 km (31.7 km to go) and ends at 115.4 km (30.8 km to go). It has total distance of 0.9 km, and an average gradient of 3.3%, going from 10 to 41 meters of altitude.
Mistley
Mistley is a Sprint at 123.7 km (22.6 km to go).