RideLondon 2024

This page will be updated - check back for more details nearer the event.

The annual cycling event, Ford RideLondon 2024, is back in London and Essex on Sunday 26 May 2024. There are also cycling events in Essex on Friday 24 and Saturday 25 May 2024.

To find out more on how to take part or spectate, visit www.ridelondon.co.uk

Road closures

There will be extensive road closures in central London, east London, and Essex between 00:01 and 21:00 on Sunday 26 May.

• Vehicles will only be able to cross the route at designated vehicle crossing points
• People walking will be able to cross on foot at designated pedestrian crossing points
• You cannot cycle on closed roads unless you are taking part in the event
• Closed roads will be reopened once it is safe to do so

Get more details of road closures on the RideLondon website

Travelling in London

• Avoid driving in the areas around the event if possible
• Tube and rail will be the best ways to get around on Sunday 26 May
• There are planned closures on the District line, Piccadilly line and London Overground on the day of the event
• Driving and buses will be significantly affected by road closures for the event. There will be delays around the event, particularly on the A12 around the Blackwall Tunnel, A13 and A406
• Cycling in the areas where the event is taking place will be affected by the road closures - you will not be able to ride on closed roads if you are not taking part
• At weekends, cycles can be taken on all London Overground, Elizabeth line and DLR services but there are restrictions on where they can be taken on the Tube. Check where and when you can take cycles on public transport
• Many destinations are within walking or cycling distance of national rail termini stations
• Use our walking and cycling maps to plan your journey

Plan ahead, allow more time for your journey and check before you travel.

Closed bridges

These bridges will be closed to traffic. Alternative crossings in central London, and the Blackwall Tunnel, will be busier than normal and restrictions on vehicles may apply. If you need to cross the river, consider using crossings further away from Central London.

You will be able to walk across the bridges. If you are cycling, you will be able to dismount and walk across with your cycle.

River services and the IFS Cloud Cable Car are not affected by the event or bridge closures.

For more details of closures, visit www.ridelondon.co.uk

Tube and rail

Tube and rail will be the best way to travel around London on Sunday 26 May.

• There are planned closures on the District line, Piccadilly line and London Overground on the day of the event
• Check Tube and rail status updates to see how services are running
• Cycles can be taken on all London Overground, Elizabeth line and DLR  services at weekends
• There are  restrictions on where cycles can be taken on the Tube network. See Cycles on public transport

Buses

Buses will be significantly affected by road closures for the event. Where possible, use Tube and rail services.

• Some bus journeys in central London, east London and Essex will take longer due to diversions or routes being stopped short of their destination and traffic delays around the event area
• Plan ahead, check before you travel and allow more time for your journey
• Services from Stratford and Canning Town bus stations will very busy, and there may be crowd control measures in place

Bus routes affected

The following buses will be diverted or stopped short of their destination on Sunday 26 May between 03:00 and 22:00. Traffic delays around the event area may also disrupt other services:

Day buses

1; 4; 5; 8; 9; 11; 12; 14; 15; 17; 19; 20; 21; 22; 23; 24; 25; 26; 29; 38; 42; 43; 46; 47; 53; 56; 59; 66; 68; 69; 76; 78; 86; 87; 88; 91; 94; 98; 100; 104; 108; 115; 133; 135; 139; 141; 145; 147; 148; 150; 159; 167; 172; 176; 179; 188; 205; 211; 238; 241; 243; 257; 262; 275; 276; 277; 300; 308; 309; 323; 330; 341; 343; 344; 362; 381; 397; 425; 453; 462; 473; 474; 488; D3; D7; D8; W12; W13; W14 

Night buses

N3; N5; N8; N11; N15; N18; N20; N21; N25; N26; N29; N41; N44; N53; N55; N86; N87; N89; N91; N97; N109; N113; N136; N155; N199; N205; N277; N279; N343; N381; N550; N551

Driving

Driving in central London, east London, and Essex will be affected by road closures for the event. Closed roads and river crossings will be re-opened once it is safe to do so. Tube and rail will be the best ways to get around on Sunday 28 May.

Full details of road closures are on the RideLondon website. 

• Avoid driving in the areas around the event if possible. See our traffic impact map (below)
• Delays are expected around the event - the A12 around the Blackwall Tunnel, A13 and A406 will be extremely busy
• Allow more time for your journey
• Use alternative routes where possible
• Check before you travel for the latest on how roads are running

Traffic impact map