Rapha Manchester to London Challenge

Rapha's Manchester to London Challenge is a unique one-day event travelling through the heart of the UK. Setting off at dawn from Manchester Velodrome, each rider will attempt to complete the 220-mile parcours before midnight, arriving at the Lee Valley VeloPark on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London. A tough day out for even the most seasoned sportive riders, this will be a celebration of British cycling and culture.

Held on Sunday the 6th September, the route will travel along quiet roads through the Peak District, the Midlands, the Chiltern Hills and across to east London. There will be four feed stops along the route, positioned in quintessentially British villages serving local fare. There will also be roaming mechanical support, but self-sufficiency will be key.

After the success of the Bordeaux-Paris Challenge in 2013, the aim again is to raise money for Ambitious about Autism. Autism is a lifelong developmental disability which affects 1 in 100 people and the charity is one close to Rapha CEO and founder Simon Mottram, whose son Oscar has autism. In its first year, the Manchester to London Challenge raised nearly £150,000, and we're looking to double that figure for 2015.

Entry costs £150 and places are limited to 300 and we're asking each rider to raise as much as they can for Ambitious about Autism, with a target of £750.

Event Website http://pages.rapha.cc/m2l HQ/Start Address Address Line 1 Manchester Velodrome Address Line 2 Stuart Street Town Manchester County Greater Manchester Postcode M11 4DQ		Organiser Details Name Rapha Email County Greater Manchester Postcode M11 4DQ