Queen Eleanor Cycle Ride

Event details

Web Page

www.friendsoftheconnection.org.uk/upcoming-events/queen-eleanor-cycle-ride-25-28-august-2023/

Description

A historic 200 mile cycle ride over the August Bank holiday following the route of the medieval Queen Eleanor Crosses from near Lincoln to Westminster Abbey in London. The charity ride raises money for Friends of The Connection at St Martin-in-the-Fields which helps London's homeless into accommodation. This pedal pilgrimage is suitable for riders of all abilities.

Start Date

25/08/2023

End Date

28/08/2023

Start location

Address Line 1

All Saints Parish Church

Address Line 2

Church Road

City

Harby, near Lincoln

Postcode

NG23 7ED

End location

Address Line 1

The Connection

Address Line 2

12 Adelaide Street

City

London

Postcode

WC2N 4HW

Area

South East England

Travel Advice

Make your own way to the start of the ride at All Saints Church, Harby or to Newark North Gate train station and from the end of the ride at The Connection, near Trafalgar Square, London. Transfers will be provided from Newark North Gate train station to Harby for participants, bikes and luggage. If you are travelling from the south, we can transport your bike and luggage by van from The Connection's premises at Trafalgar Square before the event starts. The ride takes place along quiet country roads, urban pedestrian/cycleways and national cycle routes. Some sections are off-road but these are well surfaced.

What To Bring

Normal cycling clothes for a range of potential weather conditions. For the evenings bring a change of clothes, sleeping bag, carry mat and toiletries. You will not need a fancy £5,000 carbon fibre bike but it must be fully serviced and road worthy. Spare inner tubes, puncture repair kit and basic bike repairs are essential. All types of bikes are suitable but given the condition of most roads, don't go too thin on the tyres.

Distance

200 miles (average of 50 miles per day)

Maximum Size Of Group

40

Difficulty

Leisurely

Suitability

Price

£95 (early bird price of £80 by 30 June 2023) for the full route. This includes all accommodation, meals and refreshment stops along the route.

Organising company

Organising Company Name

Friends of The Connection at St Martins-in-the-Fields

Website

www.friendsoftheconnection.org.uk

Primary contact

Name

Sylvia Bland

Telephone

07519063803

Email

sylvia.bland95@gmail.com

Position

QECR Riders Liaison Officer