Ride the 1948 Olympic Road Race

Sunday 20th July at 10.00am This is what time the ride will set off. It’s best to get to the starting point at least 15 minutes beforehand to avoid missing the start.

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Cycling time Ride distance Suitable for Distance from me Ride level
60 Mins 7 Miles Anyone Not all rides are suitable for everyone. This will tell you if the ride is suitable for you and/or your friends and family. ? Miles
Steady If you’re fairly confident on your bike and ready to broaden your cycling horizons, Steady rides are ideal. At a comfortable pace, and possibly with some modest hills along the way, rides take place on mainly quiet roads with plenty of sights along the way.
Starting Point & Postcode
Blacknest Gate, Parkside of the gates Mill Lane SL5 0PT
Overall Duration On a long ride, it’s sometimes good to have a little break in the middle, or maybe a catch up at the beginning or end to keep it sociable. This means that the overall ride duration may be longer than the actual cycling time.
1 hours 45 mins  (1 hours 0 mins cycling)
Bike Type You probably don’t want to drag your road bike across bumpy trails. Maybe you want to make the most of the suspension on your mountain bike. This helps you match your ride to your bike.
Mountain Bike, Hybrid (off road tyres), Hybrid (road tyres), Road 
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Guided Rides Great routes and support from trained leaders
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Windsor and Maidenhead

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You can book up to a total of 5 places on this ride and you'll be asked for each person's details during the registration process.

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Sky Ride Local in Windsor and Maidenhead

If you’re fairly confident on your bike and ready to broaden your cycling horizons, our Steady rides are ideal. At a comfortable pace, and possibly with some modest hills along the way, rides take place on mainly quiet roads with plenty of sights along the way. Rides are between 6 and 20 miles long, at a moderate pace of between 7 and 10 miles an hour.
Come and ride the Road Race route that was used in 1948 London Olympics.  Back then Olympians raced around this 7 mile circuit 17 times, but don't worry we will only do 1 lap at a more sedate pace. 
The majority of the route is on the traffic-free roads of Windsor Great Park and offers stunning scenery and magnificent views over Windsor and the castle.

Additional Information

Helmets must be worn by all under 18's regardless of ride level.
Please make sure your bike is in good working order and bring equipment with you to repair punctures, Ride Leaders are there to help but are not responsible for your bike.
All rides leave at the time stated you must arrive early Ride Leaders will not wait. 

Children under the age of 5 do not need to register and must be in a BSA approved child seat, trailer or tag-a-long.



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Car Parking
Yes, at Mill Lane outside Blacknest Gate, free of charge. Additional parking is available at Blacknest Car Park, situated 200 metres from start, charges apply (£4 all day).
Nearest Train Station
Sunningdale Train Station, 1.8 miles. 
Toilet Facilities Available?
Yes, at Belvedere Arms - check on the day  

Meet the Ride Leaders

  • Nicky Frobisher Nicky Frobisher I love cycling and encouraging people to cycle. I work as a Bikability instructor and I run a womens cycling group. In my spare time I enjoy mountain biking in the local forest. I am looking forward to meeting you on the Sky ride. Nicky
  • Nick Peters Loves cycling! Currently only seem to be riding road bikes, I've just gotten back from an epic adventure cycling from London to Barcelona in 9 days!
  • Steve Brown Steve Brown Cycling is fun and healthy way to enjoy life. Its a pastime to be enjoyed by everyone, young and not-so-young. Every time you ride a bike, you help to get other people on their bike too.

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