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London 2012 announces Cycling Time Trial route

09 Mar 2011 | Download Route Map (pdf)

The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) have announced the route for the 2012 Olympic Games Cycling Time Trial, which will start and finish at Hampton Court Palace in south-west London.

The Time Trials will both be contested over a single lap course, the distances being 44km for men and 29km for women. Riders will set off at 90-second intervals. The races will happen on Day 5 of the Olympic Games, 1 August 2012. They will start on the driveway to Hampton Court Palace and finish outside the Palace grounds on Hampton Court Road. The courses go through the London Borough of Richmond, the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, and Elmbridge Borough.

The Time Trial is a free event for spectators and will not be ticketed.

Reaction to the Course

Emma Pooley, Olympic Time Trial silver medallist and reigning World Champion, said: ‘It is interesting to now know the Time Trial course for London and I'm looking forward to training especially for it. Hampton Court Palace is a beautiful part of London and it will be a great event for spectators.'

Seb Coe, Chair of LOCOG, said: ‘Hampton Court Palace is a stunning venue that will showcase the area. We have worked closely with the UCI and our partners to ensure that we have the best possible sporting course for the athletes and we are confident of spectacular races and worthy winners. Following Team GB's medal success in Beijing, the Road Cycling events really will bring the magic of the Games to life for many thousands of spectators.'

The Route | Download Route Map (pdf)