A charity cycle ride from London to Oxford that will lead riders past some of the most famous landmarks in the captial has been launched.
Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, and Lord Mayor, Roger Gifford, climbed aboard Penny Farthings to kick off the Lord Mayor’s Summer Cycle Challenge.
The 100km ride from the City of London to Trinity College, Oxford, will be held on Sunday September 29, and start from the steps of St Paul’s Cathedral.
Johnson said he had recently cycled from London to Oxford, describing it as “an absolute joy”.
“The Lord Mayor’s challenge is yet another fantastic addition to the cycling calendar, which will take people through some of the best scenery in the country and give those who complete it a much-deserved sense of achievement,” he said.
Riders will cycle through Windsor and Henley-on-Thames en route to a “jazz barbecue” in the grounds of Trinity College.
The ride will raise funds for the Lord Mayor’s Appeal, which supports social, artistic, and environmental projects. This year’s chief beneficiary is the City Music Foundation.
Entry to the ride, organized by Face Partnership, the team behind the London IG Nocturne and the Revolution series of televised track races, costs £50 for individuals. Visit thelordmayorsummercycle.com.
Enquires for team entries and corporate packages can be made by mailing [email protected] or calling 0207 246 4016.
Team entries and corporate packages are also available.
Rides must be aged 18 or over, and organisers are hoping for a strong turn out from the City, with healthy competition among teams from banking firms.
