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Ride London 2018
Sunday July 29th
Join the Learning for Life team for what many call the London Marathon on wheels!
The Prudential RideLondon London-Surrey 100 is the biggest closed road cycling event in the UK.
The 100-mile course follows the exact route used for the 2012 Olympic Road Race.
The Route
The ride starts in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park then follows a 100-mile route on closed roads which will be lined with thousands of spectators.
You will cycle past famous landmarks as you leave London before crossing into Surrey’s stunning countryside.
With some leg testing climbs along the way, the ride finishes on The Mall in central London.
Am I fit enough?
You need to be confident cycling in a large crowd of cyclists (26,000+) and be able to finish in 9 hours. Minimum age: 18 years on 31 July 2017.
Costs & Sponsorship
Learning for Life has guaranteed charity places for the 2018 ride.
If you're interested in taking one of our places please email info@learningforlifeuk.org
Given the cost to us for each place, we are asking our supporters for a registration fee of £50 and then to pledge to raise a minimum sponsorship fund of £400.
London Marathon 2018
Take part in one of the most famous and coveted marathons, where you will run an amazing route on closed roads, passing the capital's spectacular landmarks and being cheered on by thousands of supporters!
Registration fee: £100
Minimum fundraise: £2000
If you would like to take part in the London Marathon 2018, please get in touch at info@learningforlifeuk.org
British 10K London Run
July 2017
If you've always wanted to run the iconic road route of the marathon, but dont' quite fancy the distance, you can still get the experience with the British 10K London Run!
To register. please get in touch at info@learningforlifeuk.org
Santa Run 2017
December 2017
The Santa Run takes place in London's beautiful Victoria Park. You can run with 4000 other Father Christmases in a fun and festive race.
You can choose between a 5K and a 10K route, and every runner gets a free Santa suit on the day!
Check back in Autumn for details of the 2017 event!
London to Paris Bike Ride
2016
Your London to Paris cycling challenge will see you cycling 234 miles (377kms) over 3 days and through 2 countries.
Your challenge begins in the leafy suburbs of West London where you will meet the rest of your group and navigate your way out of Greater London through the English countryside to the South coast.
Rajasthan Cycle Challenge
Your expedition begins in the hustle and bustle of Delhi. Take some time to get behind the chaotic facade and discover the inner peace of a city rich with culture, architecture and human diversity.
Then move on to Agra, home of the Taj Mahal where you can explore the monument before your biking challenge begins.
We run our challenges, treks and cycles through Charity Challenge.
In January 2013, Charity Challenge won the 'Best Challenge Events Partner' in the Institute of Fundraising 'Partners in Fundraising Awards'.
Treks & Challenges
Everest Base Camp
This outstanding trek to the base camp of the world''s highest mountain will take you through the lush valleys of Sagarmatha National Park, allowing you time to explore its villages and monasteries. Eight of the world's fourteen peaks that exceed 8,000m in height are situated in the Nepalese Himalayas.
Stok Kangri Summit Trek
4th September, 2015
This outstanding trek to the summit of India's magnificent mountain, Stok Kangri, (6,114m/20,130ft) is the perfect challenge for trekkers who want to summit an Indian Himalayan Peak. It is one of the main peaks of the Zansker range, situated in the fascinating region of Ladakh.
UK 24 Peaks
This exciting challenge will have you trekking up and down 24 peaks in the Lake District in a mere 24hrs of trekking. The Lake District is home to some of the most rugged and challenging mountains in Britain giving it, its reputation as one of the best natural adventure play grounds in the U.K.