CC Bexley Reliability Trial 2024
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
Horton Kirby and South Darenth Village Hall, Horton Road, South Darent, DA4 9AZ
8.00am halll open, first long distance rider off 8.30 am
Reliability Trial Check Points
Check Point 1 (applies to Long and Short route)
Shipbourne Point 23 Long route Point 19 Short route Just before turn onto Hildenborough Road
Check Point 2 (applies to Long route)
Brindley Heath Point 43. Just before Right Turn onto A22 Eastbourne Road.
Check Point 3 (applies to Long route)
Gangers Hill towards top within wooded area, before point 55 turn onto The Ridge.
Distances
100 km starts at 08:30 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
50 km course details
Tap on the route directions or download the directions HERE
Tap HERE to download the GPX file
100 km course details
Tap on the picture or download directions HERE
Tap HERE to download the GPX file
Results 2023
Coming soon
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.