This is the first time that events will be held on the Friday of the festival, now in its fourth year, and adds BMX racing to the Prudential RideLondon Grand Prix programme. Legendary stunt rider Danny MacAskill, whose videos are watched by audiences of 20+ million on YouTube, will perform in the Festival Zone. Racing will take place on the Lee Valley VeloPark road circuit and BMX track with family entertainment in the Festival Zone. Entry is free of charge.

Hugh Brasher, Event Director for Prudential RideLondon, said: “In Olympic year, it is very fitting that this hugely successful legacy event should feature competition in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. The addition of BMX to the programme brings a different genre of cycling to the festival. The Youths races will feature a new generation of riders, many of whom will have been inspired by watching London 2012, and the added day means that the handcycle races will now be showcased as a highlight of the programme.”

The full programme for Prudential RideLondon 2016 comprises seven events and more than 100,000 riders will participate over the three days:

Friday 29 July
Prudential RideLondon Grand Prix featuring handcycling, youths and BMX racing

Saturday 30 July
Prudential RideLondon FreeCycle
Prudential RideLondon Classique
Brompton World Championship Final

Sunday 31 July
Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100
Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 46
Prudential RideLondon-Surrey Classic