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Manchester to London Snowball Team Riders

 Date: Sunday 18 July 2027

 Set off time: from 5.00am for Rider 1

 Start line for Rider 1: Manchester Marriot Victoria & Albert Hotel (220 miles)

 Start-line for Rider 2: Carsington Water (170 miles)

 Start line for Rider 3: 
Bosworth Castle (138 miles)

 Start line for Rider 4: Sywell Village Hall (97 miles)

 Start line for Rider 5: Hub and Spoke Cafe (34 miles)

 Finish Line for all riders: Rapha HQ in Archway

 Distance: 220 miles across 5 riders 

 Fundraising target: £5,000

 Entry fee: £600 payable by team captain on registration 

 Number of tickets: 200

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Manchester to London Snowball Team Riders

220 miles. One day. One Cause. One Team.

New for 2026, you can join Rapha founder Simon Mottram and create your own team of Snowball riders to take on M2L together.  

This is a cumulitive ride (not a relay). Each rider joins the route at one of our designated feed stops, gradually building the team throughout the day. By the final stage, all five riders are on the road together, crossing the finish line as one.

Perfect for corporate teams looking for a memorable charity challenge that builds teamwork while supporting a great cause.
Friends, families and cycling clubs who want to experience Manchester to London together, welcoming riders of different abilities who want to share the challenge.

Interested, but not ready to register your full team?

If your full team of five isn’t confirmed yet, no worries, you can still register today. Simply pay the entry fee now, and add your remaining teammates later when everything’s in place.

If you’re excited to take part but aren’t able to pay the full £600 just yet, please fill out the form below to let us know you’re interested in creating a Snowball team. You won’t be registering yet, but this helps us stay connected and support you until you’re ready.

An epic day on the bike and the furthest I’ve ever ridden, never mind on a 1982 vintage steel road bike. The great food stops helped along with the camaraderie on the road. I’ve done many bike challenges but have never experienced a ride where everyone riding felt like they were pulling together and helping each other out. I guess all riding for the one cause was a factor here, and what an amazing cause. I enjoyed the challenge of raising the money and it definitely spurred me on throughout the day. Great route throughout and loved the pasta party where good bonds were made ready for the next day. Great feeling to arrive at Rapha HQ for one of the best welcoming parties !!!
- A member of the Cicli Artigianali Snowball Team

Snowball Team Riders: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I register my Snowball team?

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If you’re creating a Snowball team, you’ll automatically become the Team Captain.

As Team Captain, you’ll pay the £600 team entry fee when you sign up. You can then add your team members by entering their names and email addresses. They’ll receive an automated email inviting them to complete their sign-up.

Not sure who’s on your team yet? No problem. You can skip this step and add team members later by going to My Team in your dashboard. Here, you can add, edit or change your team members at any time. They’ll receive an email invitation when you add them to complete their registration.

All team members must have completed their sign-up by 1 March 2027.

Is there a Fundraising team target?

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Yes £5,000

Do I need to register in Manchester?

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Rider 1 will register at The V&A Marriott. The other team members will register at the feed stop they are joining at where they will be given a tracker. They will recieve their jersey and goodies in the post 2 weeks before the ride,

Will I get a jersey?

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Snowball team riders will all be sent via mail their jerseys in advance of registration (and you will receive the finishers badge and other goodies as per the classic M2L event)

Will I get a tracker?

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Trackers will be provided to all snowball team riders. Rider 1 will recieve theirs at registration in Manchester. The rest of the riders will recieve theirs at the feed stop they are joining at.

What are the distances for the 5 riders?

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Rider 1  220 miles 
Rider 2  160 miles 
Rider 3  125 miles
Rider 4  80 miles 
Rider 5  38 miles

Do we need to supply a snowball rider team support vehicle?

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We recommend that you do so that riders can be taken to their designated start point at the relavant food stop

What happens to my luggage?

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Rider 1 will hand their luggage in before they set off on Sunday 18 July (please label it with your contact details). The rest of the team will hand their luggage in at the feedstops (please also label it with your contact details!). 

This will then be transported to the finish line where you can collect it.

Why take part?

  • Exclusive Rapha kit including pro-fit jersey. 
  • Bespoke M2L finishers badge.
  • On bike nutrition from Veloforte.
  • Registration pasta party the night before the ride.
  • Four catered food stops enroute.
  • Lead up support including team calls, training rides and information evenings. 

Meet the riders

Knotts

Raised so far:

£100

Salford Cycling Club

Raised so far:

£68

Check out all of our riders

Fees and Offers

Snowball Team entry for 5 riders is £600
(Standard entry for single riders is £140)
includes a bespoke Rapha jersey, four feed stations on route, finishers badge and on bike nutrition provided by Veloforte 

About our charity

Our journey started in 1997 when a group of parents set up TreeHouse School. At a time when autistic children faced little or no chance of receiving a full and rewarding education, these parents were determined to change this for their children.

This pioneering approach has evolved over time as we’ve adapted and grown as an organisation. What started with four pupils has grown to become a charity that has supported thousands of autistic children and young people. Today we run schools and a college that focus on improving the quality of life of learners to enable them to learn, thrive and achieve.

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