Beat the Medallist Road Cycling - September
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Ride alongside a GB Gold Medallist in this unforgettable cycling event set in Lee Valley VeloPark. Raise funds for a cause of your choice to chip off seconds from your time to try and beat the medallist lap time. You'll even have your medal hung around your neck by the host athlete.
Cycle Session 1 and Cycle Session 2
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1:00pm Sat 17th Sep 2022 - 3:00pm Sat 17th Sep 2022
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London, United Kingdom
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Where and when
Location
Lee Valley VeloPark, Abercrombie Rd, London E20 3AB, UK
Start times
1:00pm Sat 17th Sep 2022
Cycle Session 1:
1:00pm 3:00pm Sat 17th Sep 2022
Cycle Session 2:
3:00pm Races summary
Here's what races are available for Beat the Medallist Road Cycling - September
Cycle Session 1
75min
£180
Cycle Session 2
75min
£180
Route information
This exciting time trial experience will involve an intensive training session from expert coaches, followed by a cycle out across the Olympic Park in the company of a GB gold medallist. The lap set by the medallist will be the time to beat.
Riding with speedy competitors, and chasing the medallist lap time, makes this event the perfect platform to test just how fast you can ride.
What's included
- Exclusive Event Medal
- Signed memorabilia from host athlete
- Professional event photography
- Q&A with host athlete
- Chip-timed result
- Brief training session from expert coaches
- Video message from host athlete
- Presentation pack and letter
- Personalised vouchers and itineraries (emailed)
- Equipment provided
How to get there
Lee Valley VeloPark, Abercrombie Rd, London E20 3AB, UK
Get full directionsBy Train
Stratford International station is the closest train station to the start location, situated 0.6 miles away, which should take roughly 10 minutes to walk. This station is serviced by Docklands Light Railway (DLR) and the national rail Southeastern railway.
Parking
There is parking available on-site, however, spaces are limited so it is recommended to car-share where possible.
Event day logistics
13:00 Session 1 starts
15:00 Session 2 starts
*Please arrive early, allowing plenty of time to register, get your equipment prepped and warm up.
Fundraising
Successful fundraisers can get their entry fee discounted down to zero, which will be organised through the event organiser (Legacy300).
There are two ways of fundraising (and acquiring bonuses to help you Beat The Medallist):
- Buy Now Auction of UK wide sporting experiences and memorabilia: Every item sold will raise a minimum time bonus of 0.25 seconds, and will also reduce your entry fee by £25 (per item sold).
- Just Giving type page for direct donations to your chosen good cause: Every £250 raised gives you a time bonus of 0.25 seconds.
If you are fundraising for this event, then you are also aiming to beat the lap time set by the host GB gold medallist.
FAQs
What is the closest train station to the Lee Valley VeloPark?
Stratford International station is the closest train station to the start location, situated 0.6 miles away, which should take roughly 10 minutes to walk.
Do I have to pay the full fee for the Beat the Medallist Road Cycling event if I fundraise?
Successful fundraisers can get their entry fee discounted down to zero, which will be organised through the event organiser (Legacy300). There are two ways of fundraising; please see Race Day Logisitics for more information.
Will I need to bring my own bike to the Beat the Medallist Road Cycling event?
All equipment will be provided, however, you may bring your own if you prefer.
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