RideLondon cycling event may not return as organisers announce 'indefinite pause'

"One of the world's largest cycling events has been put on indefinite pause, according to London Marathon Events. RideLondon, launched in 2013 following the 2012 Olympic Games, is a mass-participation event that has opened its gates to 500,000 people and raised over 85million for charity. But organisers say that following operational and financial reviews, the decision has been made to put a pause on the event While the event may not return, organisers say its memory will live on through charity work"

"They added that the memory of the event will live on through the charity work the event sponsored and the cycling talent it fostered. Moving forward, organisers will focus their efforts on widening access to cycling and active travel in London and further afield. The last event took place in May 2024, marking its tenth instalment."

"Tom Fyans, chief executive of the London Cycling Campaign, told the BBC: "We're deeply saddened to hear RideLondon is on 'indefinite pause'. "Seeing kids experience the joy and freedom to ride around the traffic-free circuit was inspiring. "In September 2026, we will be working to keep the spirit of RideLondon alive by hosting our second London Festival of Cycling, and will be supporting over 20 London boroughs to host family-friendly rides and activities.""

RideLondon has been placed on indefinite pause following operational and financial reviews by London Marathon Events. The event launched in 2013 after the 2012 Olympic Games and opened its gates to 500,000 participants, raising over 85million for charity. Organisers stated the event's memory will continue through the charity work it sponsored and the cycling talent it fostered. Future efforts will prioritise widening access to cycling and active travel in London and beyond. The last RideLondon took place in May 2024, its tenth instalment. The event was previously organised by Surrey County Council annually until 2019, suspended during the 2020–21 pandemic, and relaunched in 2022 by Essex County Council.

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