EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR THE BIG DAY - 7TH OCTOBER 2018 - The Prince's Trust
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GUIDE
RIDE TO KN
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YTHING Y
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TOBER 20
7TH OC
O F F I C I A L A I R L I N E PA RT N E R
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MICHELLE
BROWN
OM E TO E
WELC AC
I was physically and sexually abused for
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years. I never said anything. I hated my
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life; I was angry, got into fights at school,
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stayed out late smoking weed and was
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regularly involved in anti-social behaviour.
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Things looked up when I got a restaurant
job, but then my nan got dementia, my friend
died and the restaurant shut down. After
that I didn’t care whether I lived or died. I got
TEAM
depression, took drugs and started offending.
Two years later, I was diagnosed with post
traumatic stress disorder.
A local charity talked to me about Get Started
with Stewarding at Southampton FC. It was
pretty daunting initially, especially because
I was the only girl, but everyone was in the
same boat: they all wanted a better life and Thank you so much for signing up and being
were really nice and encouraging. By the
part of #TeamPrincesTrust by taking on our
end of the programme I’d earned my Level
2 Award in Understanding Stewarding at flagship event, Palace to Palace.
Spectator Events and I’d realised I wanted The Prince’s Trust is a champion of young
to be a youth worker and help other young
DSN 2860-3-Michelle-B © The Prince’s Trust 2017 – all rights reserved. The Prince’s Trust is a registered charity, incorporated by Royal Charter (RC000772). Principal office:
people. people, no matter what their background.
I’m a steward at Southampton FC, work at Despite lives stifled by unemployment,
Sainsbury’s, I volunteer with different youth homelessness, being in care or being in trouble
We’ll be tweeting, and posting
Prince’s Trust House, 9 Eldon Street, London, England EC2M 7LS. Registered charity number in England and Wales (1079675) and Scotland (SC041198).
organisations, and am a Young Ambassador
for The Trust. I’m a changed person, and I’m with the law, young people can succeed with the photos on Facebook and
excited about where my life is going. right help. Instagram on the day.
We create opportunities for vulnerable young
people to thrive and support them to build their
So keep it social and share
skills and confidence. the love with the hashtag
We enable them to take responsibility for their #Palace2Palace
lives and move into work, education, training or
WITHOUT volunteering.
THE TRUST, I As part of our Prince’s Trust community, you
stand alongside volunteers, donors, fundraisers,
WOULDN’T BE staff, partners and young people themselves.
Contents
WHERE I AM Together, we can help young people transform
their lives by developing the confidence and
TODAY.
About the start6-7
skills to live, learn and earn. Be prepared8
With thanks, Cycle safety10-11
Together we can
save young lives: Hannah and the Palace to Palace team About the finish12
visit princes-trust.org.uk
or call 0800 842 842 palace@princes-trust.org.uk Getting to and from Palace to Palace13
020 7543 1370 Your fundraising 14
princes-trust.org.uk/palace
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GO ABOVE. GO BEYOND.
GO THE DISTANCE
FOR CHANGE.
Proud to support The Prince’s Trust
Palace to Palace cycle ride.
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Event timings Underground
ABO DESIGNATED
DROP OFF
06:45 - First Ultra cyclists set off from The Mall*
06:45 - First Classic cyclists set off from The Mall
The nearest underground stations which allow
the passage of bikes are Westminster, St.
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James’s Park and Embankment. These are all on
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08:30 - Festival Finish begins
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the Circle and District lines, which allow bicycles
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09:00 - First cyclists complete the route and
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at certain times, and are a short cycle from the
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cross the finish line at Windsor
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start. The Jubilee line does not allow bicycles
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09:30 - Last cyclists set off from The Mall**
itis tio and there are restrictions for taking bikes on
BIKE Br llec
DESIGNATED EMBANKMENT
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DROP OFF
co 17:00 - Festival Finish closes
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AREA
L LM other London Underground lines. More details,
MA
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NS TH after 07:15. If you arrive after this time you
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BE :45 PARKING AND gov.uk.
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There is no parking
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IO A at the start but ** No cyclists will be permitted to start after Driving
RO
ST JAMES’S
AD
AT RE
AD
PALACE there are two
SE GUARDS RO
O RM E A designated bicycle 09:30 due to restrictions on how long we
F E There is no parking provided at the start, but
IN RQU drop off areas at
CLARENCE
MA Waterloo Place or can use The Mall. If you arrive late you will
HOUSE
Marlborough Road.
there are several car parks nearby. Please do
not be able to participate.
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Unfortunately you not park near or on, The Mall, Horse Guards
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will not be able to
GREEN PARK drop off at Horse Road or Admirality Arch.
Guards Road or Chip timing
Admiralty Arch at If you are getting a lift to the start there are
the top of The Mall.
Palace to Palace is not a race, however all Ultra designated areas where you will be allowed to be
ST JAMES’S PARK
BU PA
and Classic riders will be chipped and everyone dropped off. Possible drop off areas for cars and
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will be given a finish time. This allows us to track
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coaches are on Marlborough Road and Waterloo
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your progress and ensure everyone is accounted
AM
WESTMINSTER
Place, both along the North side of The Mall.
for and safe. Your timing chip is within your
ST JAMES’S PARK
bike number, please arrive at the start with this Route signage
attached to your handle bars using the cable ties
The Palace to Palace route is fully signed and
provided and with the number facing forward.
marshalled. You’ll be briefed on the start line, but
just follow the signs.
Emergency contact details
It’s time to ride! Here are the key things you need to know:
Please write your emergency contact details on
➔ Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your ➔ Make sure you attach your rider number to
the reverse of your rider number before arriving.
allocated start time the back of your top (don’t forget your safety
If this is not completed before arrival it could
➔ Please allow an additional 30 minutes if you pins)
delay your start time. It is mandatory to complete
are collecting a bike from British Bike Hire, as ➔ Attach your bike number to your handle bars
these details.
queues are likely with the cable ties provided, ensuring the
➔ You don’t need to register on the day, so head timing chip is forward facing
Trains
straight to the start funnels on The Mall ➔ If you need to collect a replacement rider
The closest mainline stations to the start line are
➔ You will receive a key info card in your rider number and bike number on the day, please
Charing Cross, Waterloo and Victoria. For all
pack, including feed station information and go to the information point
train times please visit nationalrail.co.uk. Each
an emergency number. Bring this along and ➔ Toilets are available in St James’s Park
route provider has different rules about bikes on-
keep it in a pocket. Please also add the
board, so it’s worth checking before you set off. It
emergency number to your mobile phone
is likely you will need a reservation for your bike.
before you set off
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EPARED ➔ Small first aid kit
BE PR
➔ Bike lock
➔ Any medication you need
Palace to Palace isn’t a race, but it’s still a Cycle Republic
challenge. After all, you don’t cycle 45 or 90
We’ve teamed up with Cycle Republic, who
miles every day so we’re sure you’ll reach the
are offering a free Bronze service and 20% off
end feeling a little tired but incredibly proud of
parts, accessories and clothing to Palace to
yourself. We have lots of great advice and tips
Palace riders. All you need to do is show your
on our website covering training, what to wear,
event confirmation at the till point at any Cycle
getting your bike ready and other frequently
Republic shop.
asked questions.
Visit: princes-trust.org.uk/palace
Ride support
An emergency number will be available on the
Remember
day for you to call in case you experience any
Don’t forget to bring these essential items with
difficulty or you can ask a marshal for assistance.
you on the day:
Bike mechanics will be at the start and at the C
➔ Road worthy bike – your bike will be checked water stops along the course to make basic M
before you start repairs, and do remember to bring a spare inner Y
➔ Cycle helmet – compulsory – must be worn at tube and a puncture repair kit. If your bike does
all times break down we will pick you up and take you to
CM
➔ Rider number (attached to the back of the nearest stop. This can take a while so please MY
your shirt) and bike number (fitted to your be patient. Try to repair punctures yourself or CY
handlebars) ask a fellow cyclist as this will be quicker. Relief CMY
➔ Official Palace to Palace t-shirt vehicles will be available to pick up any retirees.
➔ Full water bottle or hydration pack If you require help please identify yourself to the
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Your rider number, bike number and Palace to nearest marshal or call the emergency number.
Palace top will be posted to you from the week In the event of a medical emergency, please call
commencing 10th September. 999 first and then notify us once the emergency
services are on their way. Please stay with any
We also recommend bringing the casualties until the emergency services arrive.
following items:
➔ Snacks such as flapjack, energy bars or gels Water stops
➔ Money – cash and card There are water stops and toilets on route which
➔ Charged mobile phone will be clearly signed and spaced an average of
➔ Spare inner tube and basic puncture repair kit 12 miles apart.
➔ Padded cycling shorts
In a bid to help reduce the use of plastic we
➔ Cycling mitts/gloves
will not be providing plastic water bottles at
➔ Lightweight waterproof jacket (just in case)
this year’s event. Instead water taps will be
➔ Sunscreen (just in case)
readily available at all of our water stops so we
➔ Pump
encourage all riders to bring your own water
➔ Tyre levers
bottle to fill up. Water bottles will be for sale at
➔ Cycle bell
the start line.
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➔ Whatever the weather conditions, your body ➔ Don’t cycle on pavements except where
CYCLE
needs fluids whilst cycling. Loss of fluid, designated. Pavements are for pedestrians The course has been carefully chosen by
especially from sweating, will reduce your ➔ You must obey all traffic light signals and road WMP, our event delivery partner, to ensure
blood volume and mean that your heart will signs; keep to your side of any dividing line you have a safe and enjoyable experience.
have to work harder. Therefore, replacing this on roads or cycle paths You are advised to adhere to our road
ELY
safety guidelines and obtain personal
F
fluid loss is essential to you completing the ➔ Keep your distance from other cyclists at all
SA course. Stay hydrated by arriving with a full times, as some may be inexperienced accident insurance. You also need adequate
bottle or hydration pack and topping up at the ➔ Be prepared to slow down or stop if cover for your bike and personal property to
water stops en route necessary cover you for any loss, damage or injury you
➔ Cycling will increase your energy needs, so ➔ Take care at all times. Don’t expect to cycle may cause to a third party.
aim to eat little and often. Bring snacks with at high speeds. Please signal any intention to By signing up to Palace to Palace you have agreed to our
you so you have something to keep your turn left or right and don’t stop suddenly, there terms and conditions, which were available to view when
Look after yourself you signed up. If you would like a copy of our terms and
energy levels up along the route may be cars or other cyclists directly behind conditions, please email palace@princes-trust.org.uk
➔ You must wear your official rider number on ➔ Alcohol and cycling are not a good mix and you
the day and it must be visible at all times we strongly recommend you do not indulge ➔ Do not attempt any dangerous passing of
➔ Always wear a cycle helmet that fits and along the route other cyclists
is securely fastened. Wear clothing that is ➔ Please don’t use headphones, you need to be ➔ Only overtake if it is safe to do so and use
appropriate for cycling, i.e. nothing which may able to listen to what is going on around you your bell to let people know you are coming
get caught on your chain or wheels ➔ You must adhere to The Highway Code at all ➔ Keep both hands on the handlebars (unless
➔ BE SEEN - most accidents happen at times (gov.uk/highway-code) signalling) and both feet on the pedals
junctions; wear high visibility belts, fit lights ➔ Be careful at junctions, bends and entrances
and use them in poor visibility Look after other road users ➔ Never hold on to a moving vehicle or trailer
➔ All riders must be aged 14+ on the date of the ➔ Please do not ask friends or family to drive
➔ Remember it’s not a race. Be a good advert
ride along the course
for cycling and show consideration to others,
➔ Any rider with a medical condition, or who
whether cyclists, pedestrians, horse riders or
is unsure of their physical ability to take part
motorists, and acknowledge those who give
are advised to seek medical advice from a
way to you
general practitioner prior to the event
➔ Ride in single file on narrow or busy roads.
➔ Keep your bike roadworthy; check your
We advise you do not ride more than two
brakes work, your chain is oiled and your
abreast on open roads
tyres are in good condition and pumped up
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VAL
FESTI
BRITISH
BIKE HIRE
DROP-OFF We are reducing plastic Coaches
MAP
FINISH MEDICAL
The Prince’s Trust is dedicated to make this If you have booked onto one of our National
SCREEN BIKE
year’s event as environmentally friendly as Express coaches, there is a coach meeting point
ROYAL WINDSOR
PARKING
possible by reducing the use of plastic. We will within the Festival Finish where our volunteers
RACECOURSE
be replacing plastic water bottles en route with can direct you to the departure point. The bus
water filling stations and our concession stands collection point will be located in the main car
FOOD
AND DRINK
PRINCE’S TRUST
MARQUEE
STAGE
at the festival finish will have as little single use park of Windsor Racecourse. There is no need
PICNIC AREA
plastic as possible. to print a ticket as your name will be checked
MAIN FESTIVAL against our records, but please arrive at the
AREA
BAR
meeting point 30 minutes early so that you can
BOUNCY GARDEN GETTING TO AND FROM bubble wrap your bike for safe transportation to
PALACE TO PALACE
CAR PARK CASTLE GAMES
WATER
PHONE REFILL GOODY your end destination.
BAGS
CHARGING PHOTO
CHILDRENS
AREA
Trains
ACTIVITIES
BIKE
PARKING Trains from Windsor & Eton Riverside are Driving
FACE DELTA
PAINTING
operated by South West Trains and run into There will be car parking facilities at Royal
200 CLUB
MAGIC 105.4
Waterloo via Staines. Trains from Windsor Windsor Race Course, which will be open on
RED RIDERS & Eton Central are operated by First Great Saturday 6th October from 14:00–18:00 and on
BRITISH
CYCLING NATIONAL EXPRESS
Western, with Paddington services running from Sunday 7th October from 05:00. For directions
MASSAGE
MEETING POINT
Slough. You may be allowed to board a train with please visit windsor-racecourse.co.uk. Parking is
your bike at Windsor & Eton Central, however free, but we do ask that you make a donation of
this is not guaranteed so we suggest you get £5 to The Prince’s Trust via the collection on site.
ABOUT THE FINISH
in contact with the station directly. Alternatively,
There’s fun for the whole family with art and
Well done - you’ve done it! You’ll be cheered you can cycle four miles to Slough station and
craft activities, a bouncy castle, gif photobooth Royal Windsor Racecourse
across the finish line at the Royal Windsor pick up the mainline services from here. The
and lots more to get involved with. Make sure to Maidenhead Road
Racecourse and you’ll receive your medal. Our number of bikes allowed on each train is down
visit The Prince’s Trust Tomorrow’s Store shop, Windsor
Festival Finish is the perfect location to meet to the train guard’s discretion, so queues can
which will offer exciting products from young Berkshire SL4 5JJ
up with friends and family who have come to be expected. We strongly recommend that you
entrepreneurs.
congratulate you. Please make use of the bike pre-book a space, or make alternative plans to Sat nav postcode - SL4 5EZ
park to drop off your bike and then make your Brand new for 2018, British Cycling and HSBC be collected from the race course.
way into the Festival Finish where you can have UK present a special Go-Ride experience for
fun and relax. If you are taking part in a large younger cyclists.
team and want to meet up with your fellow team Magic Radio return to soundtrack your day, and
mates, please make use of the pre-booked or DJ Angie Greaves will host our Festival Finish
Prince’s Trust marquee at the Festival Finish. stage – keep your eyes peeled for her interviews
with familiar faces…
What else is at the Festival Finish? As a rider, enjoy a complimentary massage from
Sports Therapy UK, visit the bar for a well-
Back with a brand new site plan for 2018, the
deserved ice-cold beer and don’t forget to pick
Palace to Palace Festival Finish is buzzing with
up your goody bag.
activity and we welcome your family and friends
to come along and cheer you across the finish
line.
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MATT
ISIN G DALTON
UN D RA
F G
It broke my heart when I went into foster
YO UR AN GIN care without my little brother. I was 15
H
and was so scared, I didn’t even leave my
F E-C
room. I didn’t feel like I deserved a place
A LI
in this world; I got depressed and self-
S
MAKE
harmed and later I was diagnosed with
gender identity disorder.
I tried telling myself that it was a phase; that
C E
I’d grow out of it, but I didn’t and eventually
RE N
I came out as genderqueer and then
DIFFE
transgender.
My confidence was in pieces, so Social
Services suggested I went on the Team
4. Get creative with your fundraising – host a programme – and that marked the beginning
cake sale, pub quiz, a sporting tournament, a of my own self-discovery.
spin-a-thon, or sell some old books or DVDs I never felt like I was worthy of being part of
to raise more money someone’s life before and always struggled
with relationships of any kind. But The
5. If your sponsors are UK taxpayers, encourage Prince’s Trust changed all that. They helped
We are so impressed with everyone who has me cope with my demons, and make friends,
them to Gift Aid their donations, either online
already smashed their fundraising targets and now I have so much motivation to
or by filling in their full name, address and conquer the world, to be who I want to be and
for Palace to Palace. It’s so important that
DSN 2860-3-Matt-D © The Prince’s Trust 2017 – all rights reserved. The Prince’s Trust is a registered charity, incorporated by Royal Charter (RC000772). Principal office:
postcode on our sponsorship form and ticking follow my dreams.
every rider reaches their minimum fundraising
the Gift Aid box. Every £1 you raise will I’m working two jobs at the moment and
pledge so that we can continue to help young volunteer at my local LGBT group, but
Prince’s Trust House, 9 Eldon Street, London, England EC2M 7LS. Registered charity number in England and Wales (1079675) and Scotland (SC041198).
become £1.25 through Gift Aid
people transform their lives by developing the eventually I want to set up my own business
confidence and skills to live, learn and earn. supporting other young people through their
gender transition. No one should suffer in
If you’ve not quite reached your minimum silence – I want to help other people like me
PALACE TO PALACE CLASSIC
fundraising target (£120 for the Classic route and realise that they’re not alone.
➔ Sponsorship commitment: £120
£240 for the Ultra route) then don’t worry, there’s
still time! Just follow these simple steps if you Could fund a session for 12
haven’t already: Prince’s Trust young people
1. Set up a JustGiving page for your Palace to to learn how to manage
Palace ride their money on one of our
2. Send the JustGiving URL to all of your programmes. NOW I HAVE
friends, family and colleagues asking them to
sponsor you. Share it as often as you can PALACE TO PALACE ULTRA
SO MUCH
Do this soon, people are more likely to ➔ Sponsorship commitment: £240 MOTIVATION
sponsor you immediately before and after
Could give 26 young people TO CONQUER
THE WORLD.
Palace to Palace
the life-changing advice and Together we can
3. Add the URL to your Twitter, Facebook and
LinkedIn profile pages, and add it to your
guidance they need to take save young lives:
visit princes-trust.org.uk
e-mail signature too control of their future when they or call 0800 842 842
call the Prince’s Trust helpline.
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FEEL
GET
INVOLVED
THE
ONLINE BURN
JOIN THE TEAM GYM-BIKE BATTLE
AT PRINCES-TRUST.ORG.UK/THERACE
Join the conversation on social media
by sharing your photos and videos 28th Feb 2019 #RaceTheNation
using our hashtag #Palace2Palace
Official health club partner: Virtual training partner:
Like and follow @princestrust
on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
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Principal office: Prince’s Trust House, 9 Eldon Street, London, England EC2M 7LS. Registered charity number in England and Wales (1079675) and Scotland (SC041198).
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K YO U
THAN ME!
W ESO
E A
YOU’R Get in touch with the Palace to Palace team
Call 020 7543 1370
Email palace@princes-trust.org.uk
Without you we simply cannot continue our work with young people Visit princes-trust.org.uk/palace
in the UK, helping them to live, learn and earn. By cycling
Palace to Palace you’re playing a huge part in that – thank you.
We would like to thank...
Delta Air Lines, our headline sponsor, for their continued support
...and all our event partners
And most of all, a big thank you to YOU for OF F IC IA L A IR LIN E PA RT N E R
taking part in Palace to Palace 2018.
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Principal office: Prince’s Trust House, 9 Eldon Street, London, England EC2M 7LS. Registered charity number in England and Wales (1079675) and Scotland (SC041198).
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