London to Amsterdam 24 - Charity Challenge
19/07/2014 - London - Sportive
Days to go until event: 1
Rating:
315 miles in 24hrs - the route is broken down into 7 manageable stages of approximately 40/45 miles with rest stops at the end of each leg to take on food and drink supplied by a specialist catering team, and sort any repairs to bike and body.
- Non-stop challenge - day & night. 24 hr 'target' time inclusive of standard ferry times
- Sets out mid Saturday afternoon to match the ferries - easy to join!
- Fully supported - snack stops, hot meals, signage, mechanics, medics & support vehicles
- Hotel in Amsterdam & return bike transport to London included
- Optional coach return to London - timed to fit in with your bike return & collection
- Join our Ride 24 celebration dinner and party in Amsterdam!
- London training ride and briefing for all riders in May '14 - get to know your team mates & us!
Stats
Start: Blackheath, SE London - 15.00hrs Saturday 19 July
Finish: Amsterdam - Sunday afternoon - 24 hours or so later!
Miles: 315 over 7 stages
Total Ascent / Climb: 1,080 metres
Estimated field of Riders: 250
Support
We have 4 years experience of operating successful 24 hr cycle challenges - and we know the right ingredients to get you across the finish line on target. You'll need your bike, a helmet, some fuel in those legs, and a sense of timing - we'll bring the support to get you there...
- Rest stops approx. every 40/45 miles - including snacks, water, gels & energy drinks
- Food supplied at all rest stops - hot food stops for dinner & breakfast
- A celebratory late lunch in Amsterdam
- Pace riders, support guides and back marker helpers
- Full support teams - mechanics & medics
- Day bag transfers to each rest stop - (for your clothing, snacks, supplies)
- Rest & recovery buses - if you need to sit out a stage
- Back-up vehicles & bike transport for retirees
- Rider timing, route map, GPX files
- Training advice & pre-event support - plus a dedicated team to answer your questions!
Joining the Ride
Sign up to the challenge online with an initial Registration Fee of £149 to secure your place on the event, then choose either:
Fundraising For Charity
- A minimum £1,000 fundraising commitment for the charity of your choice
- 50% of the fundraising (£500) due to be raised 6 weeks prior to the challenge
- The remaining fundraising is due no later than 4 weeks after the challenge
- The charity pays a cost associated with the remaining balance of your place on the event
Self funding - pay your own costs
- Pay the remaining balance when signing up & save £50! - so you pay £450 + Registration Fee (total cost = £599)
- OR pay final balance 4 weeks prior to the event - £500 (total cost = £649 inc. Registration Fee)
- Return coach to central London (on Monday afternoon, 12th July) - £50
- Celebration dinner / party in Amsterdam - £30 - FREE if you sign up to 2 Ride24 events
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