Tour de Ricky 2026

The 4^th Tour de Ricky returns to Maple Cross (Junc. 17 of the M25 near London and Watford) on 30^th May 2026

We’re expecting another sellout (the 2025 edition sold out in just 3 weeks). Capacity has been increased for 2026, but signing up when entries open on Christmas Eve, 7am on the 24^th December, is recommended.

The name, ‘Tour de Ricky’ is deliberately ironic, the event actually starts just outside of Rickmansworth in Maple Cross right by Junction 17 of the M25. The founder, Liam Fitzpatrick was always amused that so many famous races no longer started where their name suggested (eg Paris-Roubaix). These days it is run by West London Cycling, a free to join community club which pays its bills by running events like the Tour de Ricky.

The event has always been designed to be a fun community event and is based at Woodoaks Farm, an eco farm which has been featured on TV. It also boasts a great ‘Tea Shack’ for coffee and cake at the start and a craft brewery in case you are thirsty at the end.

The event is run in an Audax Style, you fill out your Brevet Card and get it stamped along the route, with 50km, 100km and 200km options. The final route reveal and GPX files are provided a week before the event but the routes go North-Westwards into the Chilterns, with moderate climbing.

Find out more at the club website: westlondoncycling.com

There will be stalls and activities during the day to keep the non-cyclists amused. Details to be announced. But for just £17 entry, you will get:

• A finisher’s Roundel (Cloth Patch)
• Souvenir Brevet Card
• Route GPX files
• Downloadable Routesheet if required
• Riders’ Raffle (Prizes from Rouleur, Biketerra, Newlane, Specialized Ruislip and more)
• Free Training Plans from TriSmooth
• Free online training ride around Rickmansworth (yes, the actual Ricky itself!)

Jerseys will be available to purchase and there is an entry option at £25 which includes the traditional Tour de Ricky cap (£15 if purchased separately).