Spectators came out to watch as pro-cyclists in the RideLondon Classique came through the district on Saturday (May 28).

This year was the first time the race, part of the UCI Women's WorldTour, has had three stages over three consecutive days.

Dutch rider Lorena Wiebes of Team DSM won Friday, Saturday and Sunday's races.

On Sunday (May 29), over 20,000 amateur cyclists took part in RideLondon-Essex 100, 60 and 30 rides, starting in London and heading to Essex. In London itself, there was also an eight-mile traffic-free route.

In Great Dunmow, a 'Bike Doctor' facility was at the southern end of the High Street on Sunday morning to offer free repairs to any bicycle, regardless of whether it was involved in the event.

There will be more on this event, and its impact, in a follow-up article. If you have views to share, please get in touch.


Dunmow Broadcast: The RideLondon Classique peloton arrives on the hill leading to the Market Place, Great DunmowThe RideLondon Classique peloton arrives on the hill leading to the Market Place, Great Dunmow (Image: Copyright © 2022 Celia Bartlett. All rights reserved)

Dunmow Broadcast: The RideLondon Classique peloton arrives on the hill leading to the Market Place, Great DunmowThe RideLondon Classique peloton arrives on the hill leading to the Market Place, Great Dunmow (Image: Copyright © 2022 Celia Bartlett. All rights reserved)

Dunmow Broadcast: Great Dunmow: The RideLondon Classique comes into townGreat Dunmow: The RideLondon Classique comes into town (Image: Andy Lauwers)

Dunmow Broadcast: The RideLondon Classique in Great DunmowThe RideLondon Classique in Great Dunmow (Image: Andy Lauwers)

Dunmow Broadcast: RideLondon Classique's peloton arrives on the hill leading to Market Place, Great DunmowRideLondon Classique's peloton arrives on the hill leading to Market Place, Great Dunmow (Image: Copyright © 2022 Celia Bartlett. All rights reserved)

Dunmow Broadcast: The RideLondon Classique peloton turns the corner in Great DunmowThe RideLondon Classique peloton turns the corner in Great Dunmow (Image: Copyright © 2022 Celia Bartlett. All rights reserved)

Dunmow Broadcast: Alex with a yellow marshall flag for RideLondon Classique in Great DunmowAlex with a yellow marshall flag for RideLondon Classique in Great Dunmow (Image: Copyright © 2022 Celia Bartlett. All rights reserved)

Dunmow Broadcast: The crowd on the High Street, Great Dunmow waiting for Saturday's RideLondon Classique peleton to come throughThe crowd on the High Street, Great Dunmow waiting for Saturday's RideLondon Classique peleton to come through (Image: Copyright © 2022 Celia Bartlett. All rights reserved)

Dunmow Broadcast: Great Dunmow mayor Councillor Patrick Lavelle (in yellow) waits for the RideLondon Classique peletonGreat Dunmow mayor Councillor Patrick Lavelle (in yellow) waits for the RideLondon Classique peleton (Image: Copyright © 2022 Celia Bartlett. All rights reserved)

Dunmow Broadcast: The crowd on the High Street at the end of the RideLondon Classique, as the End of Race car makes its way through Great DunmowThe crowd on the High Street at the end of the RideLondon Classique, as the End of Race car makes its way through Great Dunmow (Image: Copyright © 2022 Celia Bartlett. All rights reserved)

Dunmow Broadcast: Great Dunmow after RideLondon's Classique - the roads are re-opened to all traffic including this tandem bicycleGreat Dunmow after RideLondon's Classique - the roads are re-opened to all traffic including this tandem bicycle (Image: Copyright © 2022 Celia Bartlett. All rights reserved)

Dunmow Broadcast: Great Dunmow: The roads re-opened to all traffic after RideLondon's Classique had gone through the town. Robert Varga rides along with Emilie age sixGreat Dunmow: The roads re-opened to all traffic after RideLondon's Classique had gone through the town. Robert Varga rides along with Emilie age six (Image: Copyright © 2022 Celia Bartlett. All rights reserved)

Dunmow Broadcast: Great Dunmow was busy on Sunday with RideLondon community cyclists. Chameleon Cafe's, the Dunmow Velo area and bike doctor were all very busyGreat Dunmow was busy on Sunday with RideLondon community cyclists. Chameleon Cafe's, the Dunmow Velo area and bike doctor were all very busy (Image: Mayor Patrick Lavelle)

Dunmow Broadcast: Great Dunmow Town Council mayor Patrick Lavelle met RideLondon participants on May 29 including Lucy Gowing, a member of Dunmow VeloGreat Dunmow Town Council mayor Patrick Lavelle met RideLondon participants on May 29 including Lucy Gowing, a member of Dunmow Velo (Image: supplied)

Dunmow Broadcast: Great Dunmow mayor Patrick Lavelle with two RideLondon community participants on Sunday May 29Great Dunmow mayor Patrick Lavelle with two RideLondon community participants on Sunday May 29 (Image: supplied)

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