Ballot entries for RideLondon-Surrey 46, the new shorter route on the sellout RideLondon-Surrey 100 sportive, are now open. Announced last week by Sir Bradley Wiggins, the RideLondon 46 offers new and younger riders - as well as those who missed out on the ballot for the 100-mile ride - a chance to enjoy the closed roads of London and Surrey on the same day as the pro race on 31 July.
Speaking at the launch, Wiggins said: "This is a fantastic event for new and young riders. 46 miles is still a challenge but it's also a great introduction to cycling on traffic-free roads and it's a wonderful way to ride your first sportive. And nothing beats riding up The Mall and crossing the line in front of Buckingham Palace. Get online and enter today!"
The new distance will be run for the first time in 2016 as part of the Prudential RideLondon festival of cycling. The sportive (remember, it's not a race!) comprises a scenic 46-mile route on traffic-free roads, beginning at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in east London and following the same route as the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100 for the first 27 miles before taking a new two-mile route, which then links up with the last 17 miles through London to the finish in The Mall.
The Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 46 has been created specifically for newer cyclists and also younger cyclists, who might find a 100-mile challenge intimidating or, in the case of 16-18 year olds, are not eligible to enter. The Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 46 offers a great introduction to cycling on traffic-free roads and is a wonderful way to ride your first sportive.
Riders will depart in waves from Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park from 09:00-09:30, immediately after the last start wave of the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100. They will finish on The Mall and will have a spectacular unique medal designed for the occasion.
The public ballot entry system for the 2016 Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 46 is now open and closes when either 15,000 riders have registered or on Thursday 28 April 2016, whichever is the earlier. Applicants will be informed whether they are successful or not in the ballot by mid May.
The cost of entry is £39, and you can enter the ballot here.
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