The start

The ride starts at Henley Rugby Club where there is parking for approximately 160 cars. There is additional parking at council car parks; Kings Road car park which is nearby has 340 spaces and Greys Road (just the other side of the town centre) has 147 spaces. There are also further 280 spaces at Henley Train Station.

All riders are required to check in prior to setting off to confirm participation and to receive their rider's pack. Check-in be will open from 7:00am. Once riders are checked in they will be despatched in groups at regular intervals. Riders who intend to cycle at a more leisurely pace should start as early as possible.

The route is marked with directional signs, please see the Signage section for examples. There is a lunch stop and regular refreshment points offering a variety of drinks and snacks free of charge. The lunch stop is at Crowmarsh Gifford village hall (0.4 miles after crossing Wallingford Bridge, turn left at the roundabout and the hall is about 40 metres along on the right). Lunch is a selection of pasta and other delicious re-energising fare provided courtesy of Action Medical Research Maidenhead committee. A variety of drinks and snacks are available to purchase from the rugby club at the finish. If you are unable to complete the ride for any reason, you must inform a marshall or contact control. We are able to transport you and your bike(s) to the next rest stop or back to the start/finish in Henley.

Time for lunch

All riders are required to wear an approved cycling helmet and ensure that their bikes are in good condition before the ride. Out on the road there will be Alpha-Care paramedics in attendance. There are mobile marshalls patrolling the route, please comply with any instructions given to you. In the event of your bike breaking down, Colin Moore of Syresham Cycles is on hand to assist, but any parts must be paid for. Recovery services are available to retrieve irreparable cycles / worn out riders (if you follow our training tips you'll have the stamina to finish)

The ride ends at Henley Rugby Club where you are required to check in. You will receive a goody bag, medal and certificate in recognition of your achievement. Then you can celebrate!

There is a £25 minimum sponsorship required to take part in the ride, and it is a great opportunity to raise money for Action Medical Research. The average raised on many of our Take Action challenges is well over £100. Why not use our online sponsorship system?. You get your own web page, the address of which can easily be emailed to friends, family and work colleagues. Alternatively you can download a sponsorship form.

Your registration fee is intended to cover the cost of running the event and any sponsorship money that you raise goes directly to benefit the Charity. The fee includes lunch, energy drink, refreshment stops, map, route signage, medical support, mechanical support & recovery, T shirt and medal. Please tell your friends, family, work mates and neighbours about the event you are to undertake and to support you in this cause. If everybody was able to raise just £25 this would help fund vital research projects.

You will need to do some training for this ride! Seriously, training is all important, the more miles you ride in training, the more comfortable and enjoyable the ride will be. Increase your training gradually and follow a balanced diet to prepare for the ride. There are training tips on this website and you will also receive a training programme and diet sheet with your ride pack when you enter. Wear comfortable clothing, maintain your bike and ride within your capabilities.

Please ensure that you have adequate personal insurance to take part in the ride and have your bike and personal effects insured for loss or damage. You must understand that you take part in this event at your own risk. You absolve Action Medical Research from responsibility for any injury incurred or loss sustained to property through participation in this event, unless caused by the negligence of Action Medical Research.