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 30,000 fellow cyclists down The Mall, before finishing in front of Buckingham Palace.
Start time
Riders will set off in waves from 05:45, Sun 4 Aug 2019. If you've secured a place, you'll be notified of your start time in early July via email.
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
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 2019 route map
RideLondon App
Riders can track their times and position throughout the event by downloading the new
RideLondon app free of charge. Family and friends can use the GPS tracking system to support the riders on the route and meet with them afterwards.
Ride for charity
You’re not going to be part of a bigger peloton as you join 30,000 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 and beating the ballot.
Reviews
"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."
Cycling show
The Cycling Show takes place at ExCeL London, and will be FREE to enter 1-3 August 2019. Expect personal appearances from top professional riders, interviews with special guests and presentations in coaching and nutrition.
FreeCycle
The FreeCycle event provides an opportunity for the whole family to get involved on the traffic-free roads of central London. The 8-mile route is open from 09:00-16:00 and passes iconic London landmarks such as Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square and St Paul's Cathedral.
Festival Zones
A wide range of bike-based entertainment will be taking place at seven Festival Zones scattered around the iconic London locations of Green Park, Lincoln's Inn Fields, Southbank, Aldwych, St Paul's Churchyard, Guildhall and Leadenhall Market.
Also happening that weekend
- RideLondon 46 – Ideal for those new to cycling or those who fancy a shorter challenge
- Classic - The world’s best cyclists battle it out on a 200km route finishing on the Mall
- 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