Palace to Palace Bike Ride | Ultra

Ability

You need to be confident to ride on open roads and in traffic. All riders are chip-timed but Palace to Palace is not a race, most people take part to enjoy a fun cycle ride! Many participants are not experienced cyclists, but some people who take part are experienced and try to beat personal best times. Advanced cyclists are encouraged to take part in the Ultra.

Ride time

Finish times vary greatly with some riders finishing in just a couple of hours whilst others take all day. There is no rush but the finish festival does close at 17.00. If you think the ride will take you most of the day, start in one of the earlier waves.

Bike type

Road bikes, mountain bikes, handcycles, e-bikes, tandems.

All bikes need to be in good working order and will be checked at the start line before you set off.

Timetable

• 07:30 | Event Village opens
• 07:45 | Walkers arrive (your bib number and timing chip will be posted in advance so there is no need to register on the day)
• 08:00 | The Palace Walk starts with walkers setting off in phases to spread everyone out
• 08:00 | Palace to Palace cycle ride starts in waves
• 17:00 | Festival closes

Spectators

Fans are encouraged to meet you at the finish so they can cheer you on as you cross the finish line and watch you collect your fantastic medal. The finish festival includes live music, children's entertainment, a bar and plenty of food stalls so you can lay back and relax after your challenge!

Dogs

Sadly, the Racecourse does not allow dogs on site so you will not be able to walk with a dog. However, guide dogs are permitted. 

Event HQ

Royal Windsor Racecourse
Maidenhead Road
Windsor
Berkshire
SL4 5EZ
UK

Coach travel for cyclists

To help with the planning of your day, there is a coach service for riders both to the start line from Windsor Racecourse and from the finish back to London. The services available are as follows:

• 05:45 | Windsor Racecourse to The Mall (recommended for Ultra riders, not Classic riders)
• 06:00 | Windsor Racecourse to The Mall
• 07:00 | Windsor Racecourse to The Mall
• 14:00 | Windsor Racecourse to Hammersmith
• 14:00 | Windsor Racecourse to Clapham Junction
• 15:30 | Windsor Racecourse to Hammersmith
• 15:30 | Windsor Racecourse to Clapham Junction

Coach tickets are priced at £20pp.

Bikes will be transported in a trailer behind the coach and will be stacked in a way to prevent damage but will not be bubble wrapped.

Map

Start

The start line for Palace to Palace is on The Mall near Admiralty Arch on Trafalgar Square with Buckingham Palace as the backdrop.

Water stops

There are three water stops along the Ultra 90-mile route.

Included

Join Palace to Palace and receive exclusive benefits:

• A free Palace to Palace T-shirt
• Finishers medal
• Fundraising support and tips
• Training and nutrition tips
• A gold jersey for the first 100 people who raise over £300
• Event day ride guide
• Free entry to the finish festival
• Memories of an incredible day out!

Bike hire

You can hire a bike through Bike Hire UK. Bikes can be collected at the start of the ride and dropped off at the Finish Festival. 

Coach travel

To help with the planning of your day, there is a coach service for cyclists both to the start line from Windsor Racecourse and from the finish back to London priced at £20pp.

Golden jersey

The first 100 cyclists to raise £300 or more, will also get their hands on one of these exclusive golden jerseys. What a great way to show off that you’re a superstar fundraiser.

The King's Trust

• The fundraising target is £150
• You can walk miles and change young lives across the UK

Easy fundraising page

Your fundraising page or your team's fundraising page is automatically-created as part of your registration - it's easy!

About the charity

The King’s Trust believes that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter what their background or the challenges they are facing. They help those from disadvantaged communities and those facing the greatest adversity by supporting them to build the confidence and skills to live, learn and earn.

The courses offered by The Trust help young people aged 11-30 to develop essential life skills, get ready for work and access job opportunities. They support them to find work because having a job or running a business can lead to a more stable, fulfilling life.

Since The Trust was founded by HM The King in 1976, when he was HRH The Prince of Wales, the charity has helped more than a million young people across the UK, and three in four of those supported over the last five years have moved into work, education or training.

They are committed to enabling even more young people to create a better future for themselves. By helping young people today, the benefits for them, their communities and the wider economy will be felt for years to come.

The King's Trust has returned £1.4 billion in value to society through their help for young people over a period of just ten years.

How your funds help

• £5

  Could cover the cost of a bus ticket for a young person to attend their first job interview, your donation could help unlock an inspiring career.

• £10

  Could fund a call to our helpline, enabling a vulnerable young person gain the critical advice they need.

• £15

  Could contribute towards our work in schools, equipping a classroom with the right tools to help young people re-engage with learning.

• £20

  Could provide a young person with an experienced youth worker for an hour, building their confidence, resilience and motivation during this time.

• £55

  Could help The King's Trust provide a young person managing a struggling new business with expert mentoring.

• £100

  Could leave a lasting legacy, this donation could contribute towards the specialist equipment that opens up a lifelong career for 1 young person on the margins of society.

By taking part and fundraising for Palace to Palace you could be the turning point for a young life - enter now.

Age

All participants must be aged 16 or over on the date of the event. Any participant under 18 at the time of registering must take part with a parent or guardian over the age of 18. 

Race pack

Race packs will be sent out 4 weeks before event day. In it you’ll find a route map, your timing chip, and bib numbers to attach to your shirt and your bike.

Entry fees