A Festival of Cycling
18-19 August 2012
OUR 2012 EVENTS
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Family Rides
After a morning of competitive cycling the roads of Blenheim Palace are opened up to family cyclists for the afternoon. This is a great opportunity for cyclists of all ages to cycle somewhere safe and spectacular.
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Pink Ribbonride
The Pink Ribbonride is a 26.2 mile cycle marathon challenge and is perfect for those wanting to push themselves physically but find the Sportive distances daunting. It’s also a chance to raise money for Breast Cancer Care.
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Brompton W.C.
The Seventh Brompton World Championship (BWC) will be held once again as part of the Bike Blenheim Palace festival of cycling, and as usual dressing up is a must!
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60/100k Sportive
Looking for a new challenge in 2012? There are two routes (60 and 100 miles) that journey through the beautiful Oxfordshire Cotswolds, starting and finishing at the heart of Blenheim Palace.
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20k Time Trials
This is a tough 20km Time Trial through a challenging closed road circuit within Blenheim Park. This race is open to all from novice Time Trialists to professional athletes.
BIKE BLENHEIM PALACE
18th-19th August 2012
BIKE BLENHEIM PALACE is the UK’s fastest growing and most exciting cycling event, held annually since 2008 in the magnificent grounds of Britain’s Greatest Palace, a location unrivalled anywhere in Britain.
BIKE BLENHEIM PALACE has something for everyone from the competitive cycling fanatic to families looking for somewhere safe to ride their bikes in beautiful surroundings.
In 2012 the event is expanding to a two day event with new races, activities and cycling disciplines.
BIKE BLENHEIM PALACE - A FESTIVAL OF CYCLING on 18th & 19th August 2012 will include:
- A 60 and 100 mile Sportive through the Cotswold's Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
- A 40km off-road Sportive
- A tough 20km Time Trial all on the closed roads of Blenheim Park
- The staging of the amazing Brompton World Championship 2012
- Breast Cancer Care's 26.2 mile Pink Ribbonride
- Cyclocross race in the Event Village
- Bike Polo
- Family rides in a beautiful and safe car free environment
- Cycle skills for children
- New cycling demonstrations and exhibits in the Event Village
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