St Albans Charity Cycle Ride

We are delighted to be one of the beneficiaries for this Charity cycle ride organised by the St Albans Rotary Clubs

St Albans Charity Cycle Ride

St Albans Charity Cycle Ride

Ride through some of Hertfordshire’s prettiest villages and most beautiful countryside, but watch out for a few challenging hills!

When is it? 14 May 2023

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Where is it? Oaklands College, St Albans

Who can take part? Everyone from families to cycling fanatics!

Support Rennie Grove and enjoy your ride!

This charity cycle ride is now a firm favourite in the cycling and fundraising calendar. Started in 1994 by the Rotary Clubs of St Albans and now an annual event it has raised significant sums for a wide range of headline charities as well as other Rotary supported charities. The ride offers 4 routes, all out in the beautiful Hertfordshire countryside. Make your choice of ride from 10, 20, 30 or 40 miles depending on your ability, fitness and experience. This is a fun event suitable for all ages and all abilities.

St Albans Charity Cycle Ride FAQs 

Got a question about this event? We’ve popped some info below 

The start (and finish) of the event is at Oaklands College Campus, Hatfield Road, St Albans, AL4 0JA.

Vehicle access is via South Drive.

You can choose to take part in either: 10, 20, 30 and 40 mile rides, all follow scenic routes around mid-Hertfordshire.

Marshals will direct you at most junctions. There may be traffic controls in place to aid riders cross busy junctions.

You can view a route map here

The start is very busy. For those who have pre-registered, we strongly recommend that you check in at least half an hour before your start time. Check-in opens at 8am, and start times are:

  • 8.45am or 9:00am for 40 mile riders
  • 9.15am for 30 mile riders
  • 9.30am for 20 mile riders
  • 9.45am for 10 mile riders

At check-in you will be authorised using QR Code scan, given a route card and a coloured route sticker. Please display the barcode and sticker so that they are visible to the route marshals. Anyone entering the event on the day may do so from 8:00am.

There is ample car parking at Oaklands. Car Park Marshals will be on hand to direct you.

Under 18’s = £16

Age 18-65 = £28

Age Over 65 = £16

Make use of the online discount by signing up 14 days before the event or getting your friends involved – you can save up to 25%

Click here to sign up today!

Your entry fees cover the cost of putting on the event. Any sponsorship you can raise goes directly towards patient care in Bucks and Herts.

You could set up a JustGiving page here, or even a Facebook fundraiser. It’s easy to do, you can share via email or social media, and the funds you raise come straight to the charity. We’ll provide a paper copy of a sponsor form for you to share too. Check out our fundraising tools and tips for ideas and inspiration.

As this event is organised by our at St Albans Rotary Club, you can send them an email

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