Mille 2025

The image of the route is a possible route that you might decide to take. Further details of the controls and pit stops will be made available on 9 January 2025. Please note that at this time the route is only an image and not an interactive map.

To enter this limited entry event click here. A new page to the Let’s Do This registration platform will open.

What is included:

• A truly memorable and historical route passing through 22 of the original 23 places Lieutenant Lapenotiere stopped and passed whilst carrying his dispatches to the Admiralty. ^^
• Commemorative finishers medal
• Use of facilities at 4 main controls out of the 21 controls (details of these locations will be released on 9 January 2025).
• Floor sleep space at the 4 main controls. Please not this is not a bed
• A bag transfer (no larger than 56cm x 45cm x 25cm) to one of the 4 main controls. A bag (no larger than 56cm x 45cm x 25cm) can be stored at the start / finish. ** ±±
• Live tracker
• Successful riders will be invited into the Ride the Trafalgar Way Hall of Fame
• Option to spread payments with Let’s Do This with 0% payment plan
• Choice of one Veloforte Gel, Bar and Electrolyte for your ride

In addition you will be able to purchase:

• Limited edition 2025 Ride the Trafalgar Way 2025 cycling jersey
• Massif Studio commemorative personalised artwork
• Opportunity to purchase additional Veloforte products at the 4 main controls

^^ (the order of the 2025 ride, not the original 1805 journey) 1. Andover, 2. Overton, 3. Basingstoke, 4. Hartfordbridge, 5. Bagshot, 6. Staines, 7. Hounslow, 8. Ripley Courtyard, London, 9. Dorchester, 10. Bridport, 11. Axminster, 12, Falmouth, 13. Truro, 14. Fraddon, 15. Bodmin, 16. Launceston, 17. Okehampton, 18. Crockernwell, 19. Exeter, 20. Honiton, 21. Blandford Forum, 22. Salisbury. The only place not passed through is Woodyates.

The route also passes other places connected to the Battle of Trafalgar story including, The Trafalgar Memorial - Portsmouth, the Hardy Monument - near Portesham, Portesham House - Portesham (the childhood home of Vice-Admiral Sir Thomas Masterman Hardy) and Menheniot, the final resting place for Captain John Richards Lapenotiere RN.

** Please note if a rider withdraws or scratches from the event their bag(s) will be posted back to them post event, once payment for the postage has been received.

±± Every effort will be made to look after any bag. Bags are left at owners risk, it should be insured by the owner and not contain high value items.

Entry cots:

Early bird - Between 19:05 Monday 21 October (Trafalgar Day) - 00:59 Wednesday 6 November (the date and time Lieutenant Lapenotiere arrived at the Admiralty, carrying dispatches of the victory and the death of Admiral Nelson)

1 person £200

2 Person team £190 each

3 Person team £185 each

4 Person team £180 each

From 01:00 Wednesday 6 November

1 person £240

2 Person team £230 each

3 Person team £225 each

4 Person team £220 each