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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