CC Bexley Reliability Trial 2023
In aid of Demelza and Ellenor hospices
Reliability Trials are, like Audax events, not races, but rather long distance rides which emphasise fitness, self reliance and navigational skills – the difference being that Reliability Trials normally stipulate the completion of a given route (e.g. 100 miles) within a given time limit (e.g. 8 hours), whereas Audax is all about completing a route as close as possible to a set average speed.
Reliability Trials are most often run by Cycling Clubs and usually take place in the winter period, often used by regular racers and club riders to maintain winter fitness. Riders taking part in a Reliability Trial will be issued with a route card, detailing the course of the event, which usually needs to be signed or stamped at various control points throughout the route (some of which coincide with the refreshment stop).
Reliability Trials tend to be organised by not-for-profit cycling clubs rather than professional event organisers, and are therefore a great way to engage with your local club and find out more about club cycling.
Hot and Cold Refreshments available at the Event HQ plus a wide selection of homemade cakes, buns and rolls all served up with a smile by the lovely CCB Ladies.
Start
Royal British Legion Hall
Devon Road, South Darenth
DA4 9AA
Distances
100 km starts at 08:00 am
Estimated ride times 4 – 4.5 hours
50 km starts at 09:00 am.
Estimated ride times 2.5 – 3 hours
Entry Fee
£5.00 at the start line £5.50 payable online before
Course details
You can view the course details here
Click image to go to the Ride with GPS web page with further info of the course and downloadable details.
50 km course details
Click image to go to the GPS web page with further info of the course and downloadable details.
Download the GPX file HERE
100 km course details
Click image to go to the GPS web page with further info of the course and downloadable details.
Download the GPX file HERE
Results 2022
Event cancelled dut to unforseen circumstances
Results 2021
Coming soon….
Results 2020
Event cancelled due to Covid19
Results 2019
Event cancelled due to bad weather
Results 2018
Coming soon
Results 2017
Coming soon
Results 2016
| Position | Club | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CC Bexley | 11 |
| 2 | West Kent Road Club | 10 |
| 3 | VC Elan | 7 |
| 4 | Kent Velo Girls & Boys | 6 |
| 5 | Old Portlians CC | 4 |
| 5 | Woolwich CC | 4 |
| 7 | Dulwich Paragon CC | 3 |
| 7 | Gravesend CC | 3 |
| 7 | Meridian CC | 3 |
| 10 | Addiscomb CC | 2 |
| 10 | Parentis Cycle Team | 2 |
| 12 | gemini BC | 1 |
| 12 | CTC | 1 |
| - | Independent Riders | 7 |
Results 2015
Our Reliability Trial was held on a fairly mild dry day after a worryingly wet Saturday. It was rather windy and one of those days where it was hard to determine which way the wind was blowing. It seems you were always riding into it!
The host club won the event by one point. The full result is given below.
| Position | Club | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CC Bexley | 11 |
| 2 | West Kent Road Club | 10 |
| 3 | VC Elan | 7 |
| 4 | Kent Velo Girls & Boys | 6 |
| 5 | Old Portlians CC | 4 |
| 5 | Woolwich CC | 4 |
| 7 | Dulwich Paragon CC | 3 |
| 7 | Gravesend CC | 3 |
| 7 | Meridian CC | 3 |
| 10 | Addiscomb CC | 2 |
| 10 | Parentis Cycle Team | 2 |
| 12 | gemini BC | 1 |
| 12 | CTC | 1 |
| - | Independent Riders | 7 |
We would like to thanks all the riders for supporting the event, the helpers and checkers who gave up their time to make the event a success, and the ladies who provided the hot drinks and food.