On the day
Q: How do I get to the start venue?
A: Please see below. You will also be sent this information once you have registered. The TfL Journey planner website may be useful to plan your journey.
Royal Hospital Chelsea
By tube:
Nearest stations: Sloane Square and South Kensington are both served by the District and Circle line. The Piccadilly line also serves South Kensington. The Metropolitan, Circle, District and Hammersmith & City tubes lines accept bikes.
By train:
Nearest stations: Victoria and Battersea Park.
By car:
Limited parking is available in Battersea Park in the car park nearest to Chelsea Bridge (approximately £4 per day), which is a short ride from the Royal Hospital Chelsea, across the bridge. There is also a NCP car park situated at Semley Place Mscp, Victoria, London, SW1W 9QL, 0870 242 7144. Prices range from £6.90-£30 depending on length of stay.
Ham Common
By tube:
Nearest station: Richmond. Served by the District line.
By train:
Nearest station: Richmond.
By car:
Parking is available on the surrounding roads. There are also six car parks within Richmond Park.
Thames Barrier Park
By tube:
West Ham on the District, Hammersmith & City and Jubilee lines. (Restrictions: some lines accept bicycles on portions of the network only)
By train:
Silvertown railway station or Woolwich Arsenal railway station (then connect to the Woolwich vehicle ferry which is free of charge)
By boat:
London River services to Woolwich Arsenal pier then connect to the Woolwich vehicle ferry which is free of charge. Further details on ferry times.
By bicycle:
See London Cycle Guide No 11 (free of charge from London Travel Information 020 7222 1234).
By bus:
Service 474 (Bicycles allowed at the driver’s discretion)
Please plan all journeys in advance due to ferry timetables.
Q: When do the rides start?
A: The City and Scenic rides start at 10am from Ham Common, the Royal Hospital Chelsea, and Thames Barrier Park.
Cyclists will be allowed out onto the routes until 11.30am.
The Challenge ride starts at 9am from the Royal Hospital Chelsea.
The Children’s ride starts at 1pm at the Royal Hospital Chelsea.
Q: How long will it take to complete the Bikeathon?
A: Please note the times are approximate. It will depend on how long you stop for at the checkpoints and how fast you pedal!
13 miles: 1-2 hours
26 miles: 2-6 hours
52 miles: 5-8 hours
Q: Do I need to wear a helmet?
A: It is not compulsory to wear a helmet, but we strongly recommend that you do.
For more information please visit www.cyclesense.co.uk
Q: Will there be refreshments available on the day?
A: It is your responsibility to make sure that you have adequate refreshments for the ride. Limited supplies of free bottled water will be available at all starts / finishes / refreshment stations. Food and drink will also be available to purchase at the start / finish venues.
