Friday 24 May 2024 at 10:03
Ford RideLondon Classique '24 / Stage 1
Saffron Walden - Colchester
Classification: 2.WWT - Category WE
The stage
Stage 1 of the 2024 Ford RideLondon Classique is a flat stage that will take place on Friday 24 May 2024 at 10:03.The stage starts in Saffron Walden and finishes in Colchester. Start time is 10:03 with an expected finish at 13:15 (average speed of 38 km/h).
The total distance of the stage is 158.9 km. The stage includes 3 categorized climbs and 2 intermediate sprints. The stage has a total elevation gain of 1036.3 m with the highest altitude of the stage being 143 m. The total descent of the stage is -1066.4 m.
Weather and forecast
- The race will have temperatures between 14 and 17°C, with an average of 15°C.
- No rain is expected.
- The wind will come mainly from SW, W, S with an average of 12 km/h wind. The maximum wind speed will be 14 km/h with gusts of up to 27 km/h.
Points of interest
The stage includes 3 categorized climbs and 2 intermediate sprints.
Neutral start
The neutral start for this stage is 2.5 km long with an average gradient of -0.2%.
Elmdon
Elmdon is a Climb, which starts at 6.3 km (152.6 km to go) and ends at 8.6 km (150.3 km to go). It has total distance of 2.3 km, and an average gradient of 2.4%, going from 76 to 132 meters of altitude.
Barkway
Barkway is a Climb, which starts at 16.6 km (142.3 km to go) and ends at 17.9 km (141 km to go). It has total distance of 1.4 km, and an average gradient of 3.1%, going from 96 to 139 meters of altitude.
Halstead
Halstead is a Sprint at 89.4 km (69.6 km to go).
Wormingford
Wormingford is a Climb, which starts at 105.7 km (53.2 km to go) and ends at 106.6 km (52.3 km to go). It has total distance of 0.9 km, and an average gradient of 5.4%, going from 21 to 69 meters of altitude.
Mistley
Mistley is a Sprint at 136.2 km (22.7 km to go).
Final 3k
The final 3 km for this stage starts at 155.9 km, has an average gradient of -0.2%, and reaching 30 m of altitude.
