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Cycling 

Short discription

Test your cycling skills at our world leading velodrome or take a leisurely pedal through the open spaces 

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Lee Valley VeloPark

Check out the disciplines

It's not called a velopark for nothing, see the different disciplines on off in on place and how you can get involved.

Man riding a track cycling bike around the velodrome

Track cycling

Hit the heights of the track, iconic for it's staring role at London 2012

Man jumping on the BMX track with Lee Valley VeloPark Pringle shape in the background

BMX

Show off you jumps and tricks on this epic course

Group of people cycling around the road track with Lee Valley VeloPark in the back ground

Road cycling

Enjoy a leisurely ride on this traffic-free road route through iconic scenery

Person heading down the hill on the mountain biking track with Lee Valley VeloPark in the background

Mountain biking 

Test out the different difficulty level trails so you can push your limits

Lee Valley VeloPark Events

Poster for UCI Track Cycling event

UCI Track Champions League

Date: 6 - 7 December

Time: From 17:15

Lee Valley VeloPark

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See more at the venue

Organisations at the venue

Cycling in the open spaces

Top places to cycle 

Nothing beats exploring the park out on two wheels - here you'll find out top places to cycling, great routes and even some inspiration on our blog 

View of the river with house boats and people walking up the tow path

River Lee Country Park

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Meadow on at Gunpowder Park

Gunpowder Park

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Sun over a field

Tottenham Marshes

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View over the marshes with two people walking in a field

Walthamstow Marshes

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Cycling routes

We have some great cycling route that explore different locations up and down the park 

Take a short cycling around Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

Road to Gold

Lee Valley VeloPark, E20 3AB

3.5 miles

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Discover the diverse wildlife of this urban jewel.

Urban Oasis

Tottenham Marshes, N17 0XB

3.5 Miles

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This longer route is great for seeing the legacy and history of the park

Pedaller's Paradise

Gunpowder Park, EN9 3GP

16 miles

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Follow the river up and round to see some our wondeful heritage sites.

Tale of Two Rivers

Dobbs Weir, EN11 0AS

9 miles

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See the different habitats that now stand in this former testing site

Explosive Pedal Power

Gunpowder Park, EN9 3GP

5 miles

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Start your cycling journey at the historic Lee Valley VeloPark

Golden Circle

Lee Valley VeloPark, E20 3AB

5.5 miles

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Discover the habitat and behaviour of one of England’s best loved mammals

Otter Discovery Trail

Fishers Green, EN9 2EF

1.75 Miles

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A long circular route taking in the sights and sounds of River Lee Country Park

Fishers Green Foray

Fishers Green, EN9 2EF

12 miles

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A circular route in the north of the park taking you to some wonderful wildlife habitats

Rye Meads Discovery

Dobbs Weir, EN11 0AS

6 miles

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A circular route takes you around wetlands of River Lee Country Park.

Farm and Wetland Trail

Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park, EN9 2EF

3 Miles

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A circular route exploring the wet woodland and wildlife of Gunpowder Park.

Gunpowder Woodland Trail

Gunpowder Park car park, EN9 3GP

1.75 Miles

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This shorter route is perfect for little ones to pedal and play

The Artway Route 3

Fishers Green, EN9 2EF

3 miles

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Discover many of our wonderful artworks perfect for both young and old to enjoy

The Artway Route 2

Hooks Marsh, EN9 2ED

4 miles

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Explore the artworks in the the lower part of River Lee Country Park

The Artway Route 1

Fishers Green, EN9 2EF

5.5 miles

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Partner cycle routes

Our friends at Epping Forest District Council have created these routes that are self guided to celebrate RideLondon coming to the district! 

Map displaying the Lee Valley Family Riding route

Lee Valley Family Ride

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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Map displaying the Forest Loop route

Forest Loop

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Map displaying the Lee Valley riding route

Lee Valley Park Ride

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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Map displaying the Olympic Park route

Olympic Park Ride

Intermediate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Map displaying the North Weald Family Ride route

North Weald Family Ride

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Map displaying the Hollow Ponds route

Hollow Ponds

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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Upcoming events

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Lee Valley Middle Distance Open

Date: 19 February

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Lee Valley Athletics Centre

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