Bike Blenheim Palace
Bike Blenheim Palace is the one time of the year Blenheim Palace opens the Park to cycling, it is a great day out for cycling enthusiasts and families looking for somewhere safe to ride their bikes in beautiful surroundings. Both days will include new cycling demonstrations and exhibits in the Event Village.The Event Village is the hub of the event with most races starting in finishing close by, food and refreshments are available. The exhibitor area in the Event Village is managed by Bikesoup. If you are interested in exhibiting Tel: +44 (0)7920 008824 Email: aa@bikesoup.co.uk
Saturday 18th August
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Time |
Race/Ride |
Price |
Details |
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8am |
NEW 40Km Off-road Sportive |
£28 |
New for 2012, an exhilarating 40Km Off-Road Sportive through the beautiful Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The route takes riders through the stunning and varied trails within the Blenheim Estate as well as onto the byways of the local countryside. |
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8.30am |
20Km Time Trial (closed roads) |
£21 |
This popular Time Trial on the undulating closed roads of Blenheim Park appeals to both professional cyclists and novices. Last year the mens event was won by current UK Time Trial champion Michael Hutchinson and the ladies event by Sarah Storey (Team GB Paralympic World Champion). |
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11.30am - 5pm |
Family Rides |
Included in Day/Weekend Pass |
This is a great place to bring your family to make use of the once-per-year opportunity to cycle in the traffic-free surroundings of Blenheim Park. This is a non-structured event so cyclists can feel free to do as many laps - or as few - of the 6.5km and 2.5km routes available. |
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11am - 5pm |
Bike Polo Tournament |
Spectator event |
Cheer on your favourite team in the quirky Bike Polo tournament taking place in an arena within the Event Village |
Sunday 19th August
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Time |
Race/Ride |
Price |
Details |
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8am |
60/100mile Road Sportives in association with Cycling Weekly |
£35 |
Starting in Blenheim Park and cycling through the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty this is a stunning ride through some of the countries most picturesque scenery. |
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9am |
Brompton Marathon |
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Details coming soon. |
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10am |
26.2mile Pink Ribbonride |
£3 |
This is a marathon distance ride into the Oxfordshire countryside that raises money for Breast Cancer Care. This is the perfect distance for those new to cycling or those looking for challenge whilst having fun in the company of the friendly Breast Cancer Care team. |
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12.30pm |
Brompton World Championship |
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As the highlight of a fantastic weekend of cycling, this spectacular 2-lap race around 6.5Km 'Queens Pool' has an international following with competitors from France, Spain, USA and Japan. Race rules and regulations must be observed with all competitors wearing obligatory jacket and tie - a nod to the commuting followers of the Brompton Bicycles. |
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1.30pm |
Brompton Sprint Race |
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Details coming soon. |
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1.30pm - 5pm |
Family Rides |
Included in Day/Weekend Pass |
This is a great place to bring your family to make use of the once-per-year opportunity to cycle in the traffic-free surroundings of Blenheim Park. This is a non-structured event so cyclists can feel free to do as many laps - or as few - of the 6.5km and 2.5km routes available. |
The Event Village:#mce_temp_url#
Both days will include new cycling demonstrations and exhibits in the Event Village.The Event Village is the hub of the event with most races starting in finishing close by, food and refreshments are available. The exhibitor area in the Event Village is managed by Bikesoup. If you are interested in exhibiting Tel: +44 (0)7920 008824 • Email: aa@bikesoup.co.uk
Official Event Charity:
Breast Cancer Care are the charity partner for BIKE BLENHEIM PALACE 2012 offering the opportunity for participants to help support people living with Breast Cancer in the UK today. Please opt-in to fundraise upon registration.
(Registered charity in England and Wales 1017658 and in Scotland SC038104).