Be part of the UK’s ultimate 100-mile sportive, on the same route as the newly crowned UCI World Tour professional race. The perfect ride for all abilities from lycra-clad enthusiast to those just starting out.
Starting at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic park, enjoy a tour of London’s famous landmarks on closed roads before you take to the country roads. You can test your pedal power on the Surrey’s leg-burning climbs made famous by the world’s greatest cyclists in the 2012 Olympic road race. After enjoying the spectacular Surrey countryside, return to the capital in style alongside 25,000 fellow cyclists down The Mall, before finishing in front of Buckingham Palace.
Highlights
- A closed-road event taking in iconic landmarks of London & stunning Surrey countryside
- 100-mile route with leg-testing climbs including Newlands corner, Leith Hill and Box Hill
- Spectacular finish on The Mall in central London
- Set your own pace with a chance to race the fastest amateurs in the country
- Feed stations, as well as medical and mechanical aid, line the route.
- Festival finish - wind down at the world’s greatest festival of cycling
What others say
"I completely underestimated how lovely closed roads are; I don't think I even touched the brakes for the first 15 miles. And the support from the public was terrific.. people banging the boards while you sprint down The Mall was spine-tingling. I recommend it."
"One of the highlights was being cheered on by the police as I was going through many a red light!"
"The most amazing cycling event I've ever taken part in. The closed roads and the crowds made it a day I'll never, ever forget."
Ride for a reason
You’re not going to be part of a bigger peloton as you join 25,000 amateur cyclists in the world’s greatest charity fundraising event on two wheels. With more than £41 million raised since 2013, you too can help raise money for a good cause by securing your charity place even before the ballot has opened!
Route
The 100-mile route starts and finishes right in the heart of London. Taking place on completely closed roads, you’ll explore London before venturing out into the Surrey Hills, where you’ll take on over 1700m of climbing. Feed stations, as well as medical and mechanical aid, line the route.
Click here to view the 2018 route map
Also happening that weekend
The World’s greatest festival of cycling returns to London for 2018. Over 100,000 people will take part in seven different events, including a free family ride through central London and a chance to watch the world’s best professional cyclists.
- RideLondon 46 – Ideal for those new to cycling or those who fancy a shorter challenge
- Freecycle – A whole family cycling day out on traffic-free roads in the heart of London
- Classic - The world’s best cyclists battle it out on a 200km route finishing on the Mall
- Cycling show – Be inspired and bring your family and friends to one of the free cycling shows
- Classique – The highest anticipated women’s one day race in professional cycling
- Brompton World Championships – the ultimate folding bike race
- Grand Prix – Experience a whole host of cycling competitions with professionals from around the world.