Kentish Killer 2026

The Kentish Killer sportive marks the start of the cycling season in South East England – regarded by clubs and riders as one of the UK’s toughest, most demanding sportives. 

The Kentish Killer is held on back to back weekends with the Hell of the Ashdown (HOTA), another extremely testing sportive from Flamme Rouge Events.

These two events give riders a benchmark on their winter training progress as well as bragging rights for ‘doing the double’ for those brave enough and successful in completing both sportives.

The Kentish Killer 2026 route covers 100km with 1855 metres of climbing taking on a number of well known and feared climbs and cols including Row Dow, Bayleys, Ide, Carters and Sundridge!

As with previous editions of the sportive, our charity partner will again be Kent, Surrey Sussex Air Ambulance (KSSAA) – a charity with strong ties to the local community & many cyclists.