A brand new 3-day European cycling challenge
Join this epic 3-day challenge taking on the ride from Gap in France & finishing on the eve of the Monaco Yacht Show with a police escort through to Monte Carlo to the finish. All whilst helping raise funds and awareness for Blue Marine Foundation, a marine conservation charity dedicated to restoring the ocean to by addressing overfishing and the creation of Marine Protected Areas across the world.
Blue Marine’s mission is to ensure effective protection of at least 30% of the world’s ocean and sustainable management of the entire ocean.
To learn more about Blue Marine’s amazing work click here
OUR FUNDRAISING OBJECTIVES
Funds raised through The Solent Wave will go towards The Blue Marine Foundation and The Solent Seascape Project.
Blue Marine is an ocean conservation charity dedicated to restoring the ocean back to health, by addressing overfishing, one of the world’s biggest environmental issues, creating Marine Protected Areas, restoring vital habitats and establishing new models of sustainable fishing. Blue Marine’s mission is to ensure effective protection of at least 30% of the world’s ocean and sustainable management of the entire ocean by 2030. Our oceans play an integral role in fighting climate change but are under threat and need our help. Your fundraising will contribute towards incredible conservation impact all around the world.
Ride to Monaco 2026
Included
- 3 nights accommodation (Twin share basis, 3*/4*)
- Detailed stage info, maps, gps data, & route profiles
- Full set of exclusive Blue Marine 2026 kit
- Breakfast, on the road lunch & dinner
- All on-ride snacks and energy products
- Speed groups to suit multiple abilities
- Professional on ride support & guidance from our expert ride leaders
- Professional mechanical support
- Medical support
- Daily sports massage available for all riders
- Daily luggage transfer
- Return bike transfer to London
- Entrance to the Blue Marine Monaco VIP after party
- Day pass for the Monaco Yacht Show
- Pre‐event training plan, training advice and 1x pre event training ride social events and QA, (dates tbc)
Not included
- Flights or train travel for arrival/ departure
- Bike & helmet hire (available on request)
- Single Supplement (available on request, subject to availability)
- Personal clothing and equipment
- Accommodation at the finish in Monaco
- Personal travel insurance (Mandatory)
Trip Dates
3 days Gap – Monaco
20th – 22nd September 2026 Arriving on the Eve of the Monaco Yacht Show 2026
Prices
Ride to Monaco 2026 - 3 Days
Individual sign up: £2500 per person + £2500 fundraising for the Blue Marine Foundation
Final day only
Individual sign up: £275 per person + £750 fundraising for the Blue Marine Foundation
Extras
Multi-day Challenges
Single Supplement: £240 (3 nights, limited availability)
Bike Hire 1 day / 3 days:
Elite Specialized road bike: £125 / £250
S-Works road bike: £195 / £350
(Please contact bikehire@just-pedal.com for more information)
Accommodation and dinner pre-last day ride only
Twin Share: £150
Single Occupancy: £250
Fundraising
Individual Riders
- Riders are expected to raise a minimum of £2500 each for Blue Marine Foundation in addition to the registration costs.
- Last day riders are expected to raise a minimum of £750 each for Blue Marine Foundation in addition to the registration costs.
This unique model ensures all funds raised by riders go directly to support Blue Marine’s conservation projects around the world and contribute to the protection of the world’s oceans in the fight against climate change.
Provisional route details
Coming soon!
