The Epic
Sun 8 Sep 2024 Windsor, Berkshire, UK Fundraising required

Big Blue Bike Ride | The Epic

The Big Blue Bike Ride's Epic route explores the Thames Valley, the Chiltern Hills AONB and the historic towns of Marlow and Henley-on-Thames, signposted all the way.

  • Sun 8 Sep 2024
  • Fundraising required
Royal Windsor Racecourse, Windsor

The Epic

08:30

Age 18 & over

Sign up £35

Fundraise £200

  • 65 miles road cycling

Event overview

Embark on a grand tour of the Chilterns and Thames Valley this September to help men affected by prostate cancer.

Set off from Windsor Racecourse in the late summer sun and explore stunning countryside and enjoy professional support along the routes, culminating in a bustling event village where you can toast your success with your fellow riders and fundraisers.

This challenge is perfect for novice and experienced cyclists alike.

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The best part is you’ll be doing something incredible for the 1 in 8 men who will get prostate cancer. Your fundraising will help fund vital research into better tests and treatments to support a screening programme to diagnose men sooner, ultimately saving lives.

Highlights

  • Annual summer charity cycle challenge from Windsor
  • Pass the historic Windsor Castle
  • Cross the River Thames and ride into the Chilterns AONB
  • Organised by the experienced Prostate Cancer UK Events Team
  • Receive a branded technical cycling jersey when you sign up
  • Unite with other supporters of the charity on an exclusive ride
  • Easy online sign up
  • Fundraise to help fund lifesaving prostate cancer research

This event is part of Big Blue Bike Ride.

Event video

  • All fitness levels
  • Event village
  • Newcomers
  • Teams

Timetable

2024 timings are to be confirmed.

  • 07:30 | Event Village opens

    The event village opens at Windsor Football Club.

  • 08:30 | Epic ride begins

    The 65-mile Big Blue Bike Riders set off!

  • 09:15 | Classic ride begins

    The 40-mile Big Blue Bike Riders set off!

Bike type

Both routes are on-road so your bike must be suitable for road riding. All bike types, including ebikes, are welcome.

  • Free parking
  • Music
  • Rural
  • Toilets

Event HQ

Royal Windsor Racecourse
Maidenhead Road
Windsor
Berkshire
SL4 5EZ
UK

Start

Start and finish point at Royal Windsor Racecourse, Maidenhead Rd, Windsor, SL4 5EZ

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  • Cut off time
  • First aid
  • Food stations
  • Marshals
  • Out and back
  • Undulating
  • Water stations
  • Wave start
  • Way markers

From Windsor Racecourse the route goes through the town centre and past Windsor Castle and the historic Eton College. 

Crossing Dorney Common, to the ancient village of Cookham and the picturesque town of Marlow, the route then becomes hillier as it takes in several climbs in the Chiltern Hills. The highest point of the ride is reached near the 40-mile mark with a nice easy run back to the finish.

Sustainability

  • Public transport links

  • Massage
  • Medal
  • Technical t-shirt
  • Training plan

Included

  • Free cycling jersey upon entry
  • Rider pack
  • Sign posted route
  • Feed stations
  • Mechanics
  • Coffee, food and beer
  • Music
  • Medal when you cross the finish line
what's included
what's included

  • Fundraising incentives
  • Fundraising materials
  • Fundraising required
  • Fundraising support
  • Submit fundraising up to 1 month after event

Prostate Cancer UK

A Β£200 fundraising target is recommended but watch that total rise as you share a link to your JustGiving page with friends and family to drive those lifesaving donations. The team is on hand to help support you throughout with handy tips and ideas. 

What’s your reason to ride? 

The money you raise will go towards funding lifesaving prostate cancer research and support services for the men and their families affected by prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men, so by taking part you’ll be doing something amazing for the dads, grandads, partners and friends we love.

  • Age 18 & over
  • Enter on day
  • Enter online
  • Fundraising required

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Royal Windsor Racecourse, Windsor

The Classic

09:15

Age 14 & over

Sign up £35

Fundraise £200

  • 40 miles road cycling