2022 RideLondon Classique

The 2022 RideLondon Classique will be the eighth edition of the RideLondon Classique, part of the UCI Women's World Tour. The race will take place as part of the RideLondon cycling festival.[1] The race is scheduled for 27 to 29 May 2022.[2]

2022 RideLondon Classique
2022 UCI Women's World Tour, race 13 of 25
Race details
Dates27–29 May
Stages3
Distance363.4 km (225.8 mi)

It will be the first time that the Classique takes place over multiple days, having previously been a one-day race in central London. The Classique was last held in 2019, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[3][4] The race will maintain its prize fund of €100,000, making it one of the richest races in women's cycling.[5][6]

Teams

In April 2022, organisers announced that 21 teams had been invited to take part, with 12 UCI Women's WorldTeams and 9 UCI Women's Continental Teams.[7]

UCI Women's WorldTeams

UCI Women's Continental Teams


Route and stages

In February 2022, the route was revealed - with the first two stages taking place in Essex, with the third stage using a central London circuit similar to previous editions of the RideLondon Classique.[8]

Stage characteristics[8]
Stage Date Course Distance Type Winner
1 27 May Maldon to Maldon 137.1 km (85.2 mi) Hilly stage
2 28 May Chelmsford to Epping 141 km (88 mi) Hilly stage
3 29 May London to London 85.3 km (53.0 mi) Flat stage
Total 363.4 km (225.8 mi)

References
  1. "Ride London gives Boris Johnson new spin on capital's cycling appeal". the Guardian. 4 August 2013. Retrieved 16 April 2022.
  2. "RideLondon Classique". RideLondon. Retrieved 16 April 2022.
  3. "RideLondon returns for 2022". Cyclist. Retrieved 16 April 2022.
  4. "Covid-19: RideLondon cycling festival cancelled for second year". BBC News. 29 January 2021. Retrieved 16 April 2022.
  5. "Wild disqualified in RideLondon Classique". BBC Sport. 3 August 2019. Retrieved 16 April 2022. the richest one-day event on the women's circuit with a prize of 100,000 euros (£91,500)
  6. "RideLondon Classique to keep €100,000 prize pot for 2022 three-day race". VeloNews.com. 5 November 2021. Retrieved 16 April 2022.
  7. "World's best teams set for 2022 RideLondon Classique". Ride London. 22 April 2022. Retrieved 29 April 2022.
  8. "The stages of the RideLondon Classique". RideLondon. Retrieved 16 April 2022.
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