| Welcome to SACA's Charity Bike Ride Web site - This year the charity is celebrating its 19th year. Yes it is hard to believe that all those years ago group of 12 youth got together for an act of self-less service for children. The Annual Ride
Every July the ride starts from Birmingham. It then proceeds through Coventry, Daventry and then through Bedfordshire before reaching a centennial milestone in Luton (If you take the 2 day option). After an overnight stay, the ride continues in the morning and passes through St Albans, Radlett, Elstree, Harrow and then reaches its final destination in London. | All the riders are escorted into the town centre surrounded by a sense of appreciation from the local community and support services.
Friday Night - Getting there... The Friday before the actually ride day The cost for Travel from Birmingham to London is included via our coaches that leave from Park Ave, next to Southall overground rail station (West London).
The departure time for coaches is scheduled for 6pm. Overnight stay is free in Smethwick, the start of the ride. Some riders do stay at local hotels (for example, The Holiday Inn Express - Budget £50 excluding breakfast at your own personal expense). Breakfast is free at Smethwick.
Stops on route to Luton are approx every 10-20miles and include free food (fruit, lunch and drinks) Saturday Night In Luton - First night after completing your Centennial Mile We tend to finish in Luton at approx 7pm and the cost for dinner is included.
Overnight stay is free on Dallow Road in Luton. Arrangements for showers are included. In addition, the local leisure centre is booked for free optional Swimming.
In Luton some of the riders do stay at the local Travel lodge/Inn but that will be at your personal cost (budget for approx £50 - no breakfast). You will get a good breakfast on Sunday morning for free at Dallow Road.
The Mayor/Deputy Mayor of Luton normally starts the riders off for their final leg.
Sunday Afternoon - Finishing In West London - completing the final 35 miles.
We tend to finish on the Sunday in Southall West London at approx 2pm. The party in the park then lasts for approx 2 hours (optional). Again free food and time to chill out with a stage full of free entertainment. It is a great way for ride supporters, families and logistics teams to celebrate collective achievements.
So, what are you waiting for ? We look forward to your application. Please feel free to contact us for any assistance or further information at
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