With leg-testing climbs and a route made famous by the world’s best cyclists at the London 2012 Olympics, it's a truly spectacular event for all involved. The Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100 finishes on The Mall in central London, shortly before 150 professional cyclists race in the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey Classic on a similar route.
Highlights:
Newlands Corner (40 mi)
Distance: 1.8 km
Avg Grade: 4.6 %
Max Grade: 11.8 %
https://www.strava.com/segments/646938
https://veloviewer.com/segments/646938Leith Hill (55 mi)
Distance: 2 km
Avg Grade: 6.7 %
Max Grade: 17.1 %
https://www.strava.com/segments/6691321
https://veloviewer.com/segments/6691321Box Hill (65 mi)
Distance: 2.3 km
Avg Grade: 5.2 %
Max Grade: 30 %
https://www.strava.com/segments/4543755
https://veloviewer.com/segments/4543755Wimbledon Hill (90 mi)
Distance: 0.6 km
Avg Grade: 5.2 %
Max Grade: 10.6 %
https://www.strava.com/segments/653847
https://veloviewer.com/segments/653847
All in typical English weather, cold, rainy, and generally gloomy. Has anyone expected anything else?