An “amazing” £11.5 million – that’s how much was raised by participants in the 2019 Prudential RideLondon events, according to the British insurance giant.
Over the weekend of August 3-4, 2019, more than 100,000 riders participated in seven separate events. Prudential Plc said last year’s proceeds bring the total amount to nearly £80 million in the festival’s seven-year run.
Commenting on the 2019 numbers, Prudential group chief executive Mike Wells had this to say: “I would like to thank all the riders who took part and helped make this another fantastic year for fund-raising.
“Prudential RideLondon is the world’s greatest festival of cycling, and to raise more than £77 million in seven years for good causes is an incredible achievement.”
Managed by the London & Surrey Cycling Partnership, Prudential RideLondon was developed by the Mayor of London, Transport for London, and London & Partners in collaboration with Surrey County Council.
“My congratulations go to everyone who helped raise this fantastic sum for charity at the 2019 edition of Prudential RideLondon,” stated Mayor Sadiq Khan. “Their efforts will help some great causes make a real difference to people’s lives.”
Meanwhile the 2020 Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100, which is happening on August 16, closed its ballot entry over the weekend.
