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Blenheim Palace on

18th & 19th August

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.The 2 day event will include:

Saturday 18th August

Time	Race/Ride	Price	Enter	Details
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. Route Description  Route Map  Elevation Profile  Off-Road Sportive Rider Info Pack
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). Provisional Time Trial Prize Fund  Route Map  Elevation Profile
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.
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

Time	Race/Ride	Price	Enter	Details
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. Elevation Profile - Route Map Road Sportive Rider Info Pack
9am	Brompton Marathon	£30	REGISTER	The Brompton Marathon is a 26.2 mile sportive through the Cotswolds countryside. The route will start and finish in the grounds of Blenheim Palace but will follow public highways for the most part; the route will be sign posted clearly and have marshals regularly positioned, there will also be one refreshment stop. A nice little warm up for the main event or an endurance event in its own right! More information
10am	26.2mile Pink Ribbonride	£30		Breast Cancer Care's marathon distance ride follows a picturesque ride into the Oxfordshire Cotswolds. This fundraising event is open to both men and women  and is the perfect distance for those new to cycling who want their first challenge.  Pink Ribbonride Info Pack  Route Map - Route Description - Elevation Profile
12.30pm	Brompton World Championship	£30	REGISTER	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.
1.30pm	Brompton Sprint event	£15	REGISTER	The Brompton Sprint will give participants a chance to prove how fast they can go on a Brompton; the final Brompton event of the day, we expect to see some amazing feats over the 300m course. Contenders will run to a ‘parked’ Brompton, four abreast, and then power to the palace gates. The field is small with only 100 places available so it seems likely the competition will be stiff. More information
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.

British Cycling membership is not compulsory for participants in Bike Blenheim Palace. However, the peace-of-mind liability insurance and legal support for all training, commuting and challenge events, plus a range of other money-saving benefits, including mapping and priority access to other events, all for just £24 per year means we officially recommend it to all riders.

The Event Village

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. 2012 will see a significantly bigger Event Village with many of the world's best cycling brands and products available to view and try out. The Animal Bike Tour will be one of the star attractions as well as a cycling cafe and Kiddimoto Champs for under 5s. Exibitors include Scott, Mavic, Schwalbe, Enigma Titanium, Rotor, Adidas, Magura, Cinelli, Campagnolo, Juice Lubes ad many more.

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).

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REGISTER for the 40Km Off-road Sportive

REGISTER for the Time Trial

REGISTER for the Cycling Weekly 60/100mile Road Sportives

REGISTER for the Pink Ribbonride

Read event Terms and Conditions

Registration details for Brompton Races can be found at www.brompton.co.uk

Family Rides and Spectator Passes

A Day Pass or Weekend Pass is required for Family Rides and spectators at this event. You can either buy it online or at the gate. The passes include access to the event within the Park, and the Formal Gardens and Pleasure Gardens.

	Advance Online Price			On the gate Price
	Day Pass	Weekend Pass		Day Pass	Weekend Pass
Adult (age 16-60)	£10.00	£17.00		£11.50	n/a
Concession (students and over 60's)	£7.00	£11.00		£8.00	n/a
Child (under 16)	£5.00	£7.00		£6.50	n/a
Under 5yrs enter free	Free	Free		Free	n/a

If you want to visit Blenheim Palace while you are at the event, you can pay an upgrade on the day on your Bike Blenheim Palace ticket. A Palace ticket can be converted for free to an Annual Pass, which entitles you to get 12 months entry -  FREE!

Blenheim Palace Annual Pass holders, and Friends of the Blenheim Palace Foundation Charity, can enter this event for the Family Ride or as a spectator - free.

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Please note: Dogs on leads are allowed in the extensive parkland around the Palace. No dogs are allowed into the Formal Gardens, Courtyards or Pleasure Gardens. Dogs for the blind or hard of hearing are welcome in all areas.

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