London to Cambridge

Sunday 03 Jul 2016Lee Valley Leisure Centre, Pickett's Lock, off Meridian Way, London N9 0AS.60 miles (approx)

This ride has now passed.

Well done and thank you to everyone who took part in the London to Cambridge bike ride to raise funds for Breast Cancer Now.
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Rider photos

If you need to contact Bike Events staff on the London to Cambridge ride this Sunday 3rd July you can call us on 07936 271615. This number will only be active between 07.00 and 17:00 this Sunday. We will give out Medical Emergency and Mechanics/Pick-up phone numbers at the Start line.

Starting from Pickett's Lock in north London, the ride winds through beautiful countryside to the finish at Midsummer Common in the heart of Cambridge, where you'll be met with music, refreshments, beer tent and massage.

"I took part in the London to Cambridge ride on Sunday, I've cycled a fair number of sportives and other cycle events and wanted to say how well organised it was. Event pack, maps, food stops, support etc - all excellent. The marshalling, with a smiling marshall on every turn was exceptional (having gone off course on other events ;-). I look forward to doing another event in the future." W. C.

'The London to Cambridge ride...a great event, pleasant, inclusive and very enjoyable...' Paul Humphries

See the ride...

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Ride Details

Start

Lee Valley Leisure Centre, Pickett's Lock, off Meridian Way, London N9 0AS.
Map

Finish

Midsummer Common, Victoria Ave. (A1303) Cambridge, CB5 8DA
Map

Distance

60 miles (approx)

Challenge rating

ELEVATION INFO (TOTAL CLIMB): 2080ft.

Start times

7.00am - 9.30am

Pricing

Entry Pack (£21.00)
Team Entry (Enter no. required) (£20.50)
Transport AM (£25.00)
Transport PM (£25.00)

Local info

www.visitlondon.com
www.visitcambridge.org

Other info

Minimum age 14, riders under 16 must be accompanied by an adult over 18.

Route closes at 5.30pm
Road bike / hybrid / mountain bike suitable.

It is recommended that all riders wear a helmet. A selection of helmets will be available for purchase on the day.

** We recommend that all riders have both bike and personal liability insurances as we cannot be held responsible for damage, loss or theft of your bike or personal items or personal liability.**

GPX routes are available after online booking.

For answers to common queries about our rides, please see our ONLINE FAQs

Ride Gradings

Suitable for anyone who enjoys a reasonably active life. The pace is gentle and the terrain flat to undulating. Distances no more than 30 miles (50km).

Suitable for those with slightly more cycling experience. the terrain can be a little hillier than grade 1.5 and distances up to 45 miles (70km).

For the regular and reasonably fit cyclist. The terrain may include some challenging hills and distances up to 75 miles (110km).

These routes require a good level of fitness and stamina and feature challenging inclines and/or a longer time in the saddle. Distances can be up to 100 miles (160km).

Getting here by car

From M25 junction 25: A10 - A110 - A1055 to the Start. Parking all day at start costs £3 (tickets available on the day)
No parking at the finish site on Midsummer Common. Alternative parking is available nearby here..

COACH TRANSPORT
If you have booked a morning coach ticket, please meet at Midsummer Common at 5:45am.

Coaches will run at set times in the afternoon to take cyclists/bikes back to the Start - approximately 1.30, 4.00 and 5.30pm. All journeys are non-stop.

PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU ARE USING COACH TRANSPORT, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO START UNTIL 08.30am
Advance booking recommended as spaces cannot be guaranteed on the day - tickets cost £25 for you and your bike.
NB TRANSPORT TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE There will be a limited supply of bubblewrap on the day.

Getting here by train

The nearest station to the start is Edmonton Green.
Greater Anglia trains from Cambridge will take bikes. There is a limit on numbers of bikes, details TBC

Sorry, no photographer on this ride

Ride information

Support Services


We’re Breast Cancer Now, the UK’s largest breast cancer charity – and we’re dedicated to funding research into this devastating disease. Right now breast cancer is at a tipping point. More women are surviving. But more are being diagnosed than ever before. And every 45 minutes, another woman dies from the disease. We’re going to change that. By doing whatever it takes, however we can, working tirelessly every day. We’re bringing together the brightest minds, the boldest fundraisers and the most determined campaigners. And we need you to join us. Because if we all act now, by 2050, we believe everyone who develops breast cancer will live.

For great, easy fundraising ideas
call 0333 20 70 300
or email events@breastcancernow.org

Registered Charity Number 1160558

Your entry fee only covers the costs of running the ride so please ask family and friends to sponsor you generously to make a real difference. THANK YOU