The 10th Tour de Tendring cycle ride was enjoyed by around 1,000 participants on 19 May 2002. Cyclists of many different ages and levels of fitness gathered in northeast Essex to attempt to complete one of three routes: 20 miles for the leisure cyclist; 50 miles for the fit cyclist and 100 miles for the dedicated cyclist Proceeds from this year's event are still being collected, but last year £11,176 was raised for the RNLI. Special prizes for teams who raise the most money will be given at a presentation ceremony in October..