The Blooming Parkinson’s Garden Ride

Donations

While the primary purpose of the Blooming Parkinson’s Garden Ride is to raise awareness of Parkinson’s and the establishment of the Parkinson’s UK Garden at the JR Hospital, supporters are welcome to donate to the University Hospitals Charity by clicking on the donate button below. All donations will be earmarked for patient related projects linked to the Parkinson’s UK Garden and it’s long term maintenance.

Ride Details

• Meet: 07:30 Sunday 31st of May
  • The Peace Pagoda in Battersea Park by 7.30am at the latest
  • Address: Battersea Park, Carriage Dr N, London SW11 4NJ.
  • All riders to check in on arrival
    
• Pre-Ride Photos: 07:30 – 08:00
  • Group photos before the start with any supporters in Battersea Park.
    
• Ride Start: 08:00
  • Riders will start in groups of 5 people, from 08:00
  • Groups will make their way over the foot bridge to the Chelsea Embankment, adjacent to the RH Chelsea from where they will depart.
  • Last group to leave by 08:30
    
• First Refreshment Stop*: 09:45 – 11:00
  • First riders expected around 09:45 all groups depart by 11:00
  • Groups should aim to depart after a 45 minute break
  • The Kitchen, 29 High St, Wraysbury, Staines TW19 5DA
    
• Second Refreshment Stop*: 14:00 – 15:15
  • First riders expected around 14:00
  • Groups should aim to depart after a 45 minute break
  • The Spire and Spoke, Hill Road, Watlington
    
• Arrive Headington*: 16:45 – 17:30
  • First riders expected around 16:45
  • Groups should aim to depart by 17:30
  • The Brittania Inn, 1 Lime Walk, London Rd, Headington, Oxford OX3 7AA (opposite Osler Road)
    
• Arrive John Radcliffe*: 17:30
  • From the Britannia Inn, it is approximately 1 minute to the JR
  • Riders will enter the John Radcliffe site via the Osler Road entrance between the Manor Surgery and Car Park 2.
    
• Finish Photos*: 17:30 – 18:00 – Group photos of riders and supporters at the finish.
  
• Garden Party:  18:00
  • Riders and suporters depart by 18:00
  • Arrive at Arrive Headington Quarry Village Hall
  • Hall doors open from 17:30, music starts 18:00 finishes 21:00
  • Team, supporters and local community celebrate proceeds to the University Hospital Charity and Together Against LCH. Free street parking nearby.

The Route

The route follows the Thames from the Chelsea Embankment west to Battersea and then round to Richmond, Windsor to Maidenhead. From here, the route heads over the Chiltern’s from Marlow to Watlington, then its a straight ride to Oxford.

• Komoot Route Map and Details

Route Options

Riders can choose from three route options, meeting up with the rest of the team along the route at appropriate starting points and pre-arranged start times:

• Chelsea to Oxford – 113 km / 70 miles
• Chelsea to Maidenhead – 61 km / 38 miles
• Maidenhead to Oxford – 52 km / 32 miles
• Watlington to Oxford – 32 km / 20 miles

Join the Ride

Please contact the team at: ballstoparkinsons@gmail.com if you would like to participate. All participants must register their details before participating.