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Charity places
How can charities get involved in the 2023 event
RideLondon-Essex 100 charity places were launched on Monday 12 September 2022 with our charity webinar, which is available for you to re-watch by clicking here. From 13 September to 26 September 2022, charities are able to request places in the event. On Tuesday 27 September 2022, we will confirm with all charities the number of places they requested for the 2023 event...
How can charities get involved in the event from 2023 onwards?
You can now request places for the 2023 event – to do so, click here...
How much on average does a participant raise?
The average amount raised in 2022 was £700+ per participant, which is an ROI of more than 4:1.
When will I receive my invoice for my places?
Invoices for places will be sent out in October 2022. If you haven't received your invoice by the end of October 2022, please get in touch with charities@londonmarathonevents.co.uk and this can be resent to you.
How do we update our charity’s contact details?
Please contact our Customer Services Team with the relevant information and we’ll action this for you...
When will I receive our console to allocate our charity places?
You'll receive your console during November 2022.
Marketing and advertising
Do you have assets we can use to support our recruitment?
Yes, we have social banners, artwork, imagery, a video, a press release and a fact sheet for you to use, all of which can be downloaded for free here. We’ll be adding to this over time, so keep an eye on your emails as we’ll let you know this way when more assets are available.
What advertising opportunities are available?
We had two advertising opportunities for 2022, which were available on a first-come, first-served basis. These opportunities were a listing on the general and ballot entry form, and a featured listing on our charity pages on our website. We’ll share the advertising opportunities for 2023 in due course.
The event
Is it possible for visually impaired cyclists to take part?
Yes, it is possible for visually impaired cyclists to take part in the RideLondon-Essex 100. They'll require a pilot cyclist to join them on a tandem, who will be allocated a free-of-charge place...
Can our supporters take part on electric bikes?
Yes, electric bikes are permitted when operated to a maximum output of 25kmph/250W, and where such assistance is only provided when the participant is pedalling.
Will there be cut off times along the route?
We’ll be announcing details of the cut off times for the RideLondon-Essex 100 closer to the event. In the meantime, as a guide, cut off times are usually based on a rider maintaining a regular pace to complete the course within eight hours...
Will there be a meet and greet point post-event?
There is no designated meet and greet area at this year’s event. Instead, we recommend that charities meet their riders after they have exited the finish area, which will be around the Bermondsey Street junction with Tooley Street.
Where can I support our participants along the route?
You are free to support your participants anywhere along the RideLondon-Essex 100 route. We’ll also be recommending a number of cheer points.
What types of bicycle can participants ride in the event?
Please refer to our main RideLondon FAQs...
Can we transfer our RideLondon-Essex 100 charity places to the 30- or 60-mile events?
No, you are unable to transfer your places to any other event. If you have supporters who would like to take part in the RideLondon-Essex 30 or 60, please encourage them to enter the general sale for these events and fundraise on your behalf.
We have a participant who needs a guide – where can I find information to help with this?
If you have a participant who requires a guide for the event, please encourage them to get in touch with our Customer Services Team. We’re able to provide free guaranteed places to guides who are required to support participants for medical or other reasons.