Events

An evening with Renee McGregor, 2025 season launch - 11 March

Date: Tuesday 11 March 2025
Time:  6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost:  £30 A networking event with drinks & food provided
Location: BDO Offices, 55 Baker Street, London, W1U 7EU
Booking link:https://endurancecui.active.com/new/events/94111313/select-race

To kick-start 2025 on Tuesday 11th March we are going to be joined at BDO, 55 Baker Street, by leading sports dietitian Renee McGregor. 

Renee has over 25 years of experience working in clinical and performance nutrition, working with a number of high profile teams and brands. She is one of the leading voices in the country on athlete health, the female athlete, REDs and hormonal health. As we gear up for a Summer out in the lanes, Renee will be providing advice to keep our training on track.

Social Ride (Richmond Park) - 21 March

Date: Friday 21st March
Time: 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Cost: £10
Location: Roehampton Gate Car Park, Richmond Park
Booking link: https://endurancecui.active.com/new/events/94155313/select-race

With low traffic roads, it's the perfect venue to network on the bike, and you can be back at your desk by lunchtime.

An 11km lap of Richmond Park takes in the perimeter of the historic royal hunting ground, but there are plenty of opportunities to mix things up within the park. We'll be riding in groups of up to eight for around 90 minutes with plenty of opportunity to switch groups before heading to the cafe for refreshments and further networking.

The cost is just £10 to register  - a contribution to coffee, cake and the support vehicle - so this is another great opportunity to come and meet the BDOVELO group and introduce yourself, invite your key contacts, and hopefully meet and connect with new contacts who you could do business with in the future.

Lee Valley Velodrome Track Session - 2nd April

Date: Wednesday 2nd April
Time: 4:30 PM - 6:00PM
Cost: £90
Location: Lee Valley VeloPark - Abercrombie Road, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London, E20 3AB
Register your interest link: https://forms.gle/4y7RecJ4asZkaf6cA

Join the BDOVELO team as we hit the boards. Mixing networking and fun on the track, followed by optional (but encouraged) drinks at The Cow pub. An exciting introduction to track cycling where you'll be coached in the use of a fixed wheel bike and the basic skills required to safely ride the banked track. An exhilarating experience and an opportunity not to be missed. At the end of the session the more experienced riders will have the opportunity to take part in a timed flying lap, competing for bragging rights in the pub afterwards. 

Road Ride (Surrey) - 7th May

Date: Wednesday 7th May 
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Cost: £75
Location: Cranleigh Golf and Country Club, Barhatch La, Cranleigh GU6 7NG
Booking link: https://endurancecui.active.com/new/events/94197003/select-race

Our first fully supported networking ride of the season. We will be meeting at Cranleigh Golf Club and riding into the South Downs, before returning to the club for lunch. This is a great networking event for keen cyclists. There will be various groups, led by experienced ride captains, so no one gets left behind! The 40 mile route is rolling, with a couple of short punchy climbs to test the legs. Perfect terrain for networking.

Road Ride (Chilterns) - 3rd July

Date: Thursday 3rd July
Time: 10:00AM - 4:00 PM
Cost: £75
Location: Harleyford Golf Club, Harleyford Estate, Henley Road, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, SL7 2SP
Booking link: https://endurancecui.active.com/new/events/94199301/select-race

A fully supported networking ride from Harleyford Golf Club, Marlow, exploring the quiet, meandering roads of the Chiltern Hills, before returning to the club for lunch. This is a great networking event for keen cyclists. The route will be approximately 40 miles and the ride is led by experienced ride captains, so it doesn’t matter if you’re a novice or a pro, no one gets left behind! Back at Harleyford Golf Club we’ll have access to the changing room facilities and showers before enjoying a two course meal in the clubhouse restaurant - A chance to debrief on the ride and network with the group.

Date: Saturday 12th July
Time: 10.15AM - 6.15PM
Cost: Pay as you go
Location: Portsmouth Harbour
Register your interest: Email va@iconiccyclingevents.co.uk

A voyage over The Solent to ride the iconic “Round the Island” loop. Something every cyclist should do at least once and a wonderful way to experience all that the island has to offer. Stunning coastal views, quiet roads, rolling countryside and endless beaches….and hopefully some great weather!

After meeting at Portsmouth Harbour and taking the 10.15am FastCat across the Solent, we'll disembark at Ryde and roll along the UK's oldest pier to start our 110km tour of the island. From there, we'll make our way to Bembridge Harbour and tackle the island's biggest hills before stopping for lunch at The Wight Mouse Inn. Post-refuelling, we head along the south coast along the Military Road with its incredible views over Tennyson Down and The Needles. At Yarmouth, we'll ride along the beach, then take the floating bridge at Cowes, before winding our way back to Ryde and a quick hop back to the mainland. The return ferry is the 17:45 hrs from Ryde Pier which gets into Portsmouth Harbour at 18:15 hrs.

Sarah & Gavin Ford from Ford Search Partners are kindly providing support for the event. Hailing from Cowes on the Isle of Wight, we will be in safe hands.

Date: Thursday 24th July
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: £30 A networking event with drinks & food provided
Location: VIA Atelier, Coal Drops Yard, 18-19 Stable St, London N1C 4AB 
Booking link: https://endurancecui.active.com/new/events/94650002/select-race

Join us for a summer evening in London talking all things Tour de France. VIA is a cycling concept store in the uber-trendy, Coal Drops Yard, King’s Cross, best described as a gallery-style showroom, featuring a mix of the world’s best cycling brands. Hopefully we’ll have the doors open and be basking in the late evening sun, whilst sharing a few drinks with friends, colleagues and new business acquaintances.

During the evening we'll hear from friend of BDOVELO James Pope. James has played a pivotal role in the evolution of cycling in the UK, working alongside the key figures behind the sport’s transformation over the last two decades. He founded Face Partnership with Fran Millar (now Rapha CEO) in 2002 - a cycling agency that represented leading British athletes including David Millar, Mark Cavendish and Geraint Thomas.

In 2001, James had a unique insider experience of the Tour de France working with David Millar, chasing the peloton to capture content whilst experiencing the highs and lows of a dramatic race.

Date: Friday 29th August
Time: 1:00 - 6:30 PM
Cost: £75
Location: The Cricketers, Downside Common, Cobham, KT11 3NX
Booking link: https://endurancecui.active.com/new/events/95061207/select-race

The beautiful Surrey Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is the setting for our “tracks and trails” ride this year. Taking in a mixture of byways, bridleways, fire roads and quiet country lanes, the route (c35km) is non-technical and suitable for gravel and mountain bikes, as well as those dabbling with ‘gravel’ for the first time. 

With stunning forests, pretty villages and open common land, you’ll explore some of the best trails the North Downs has to offer. We will gather at The Cricketers pub, near Cobham, finishing off the day back at the pub with food and refreshments overlooking the village green; the perfect opportunity for an afternoon of networking.

Date: Thursday 27th November
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: £30 A networking event with drinks & food provided
Location: tbc
Save the date

As we reach the end of what we hope will be another successful season for BDOVELO, for our finale this year we have two very exciting guests. We will be joined by British Cycling CEO Jon Dutton OBE and Vice Chairman Andy Cook. We’ll hear how British Cycling has been on a journey of modernisation and behavioural change over the last 18 months and how this has been driving commercial growth. British Cycling have been doing a lot of things right recently, including their rescue mission for the Tours of Britain last year and have recently been recognised at the Sports Industry Awards as the Sport Organisation of the Year. WE look forward to learning from Jon and Andy how the journey has been and what the future holds.

The venue is still tbc but you can expect a fun evening of networking, food and drinks with the backdrop of Christmas lights.