THE ROYAL OAK CHARITY RELAY

“From Boots to Bikes – All Roads Lead Back to The Oak”

Start & Finish: The Royal Oak, Chapel Ash, Wolverhampton

A community-powered, multi-leg challenge celebrating strength, spirit, and service – combining motorcycles, cycling, walking, and running in support of Midland Freewheelers Blood Bikes. Each leg starts and finishes at The Oak or its symbolic heart – West Park Bandstand.

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1. Motorbike Ride – “100 Miles for the Mission”

The Grand Opening

A thunderous start as a fleet of motorbikes led by the Midland Freewheelers takes on a 100-mile loop through Staffordshire and Shropshire, starting and finishing at The Oak.

Distance: 100 miles

Start/Finish: The Royal Oak

Riders: Blood Bikers & supporters

Purpose: Saluting the lifesaving volunteers who inspire this relay

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2. Cycling Leg – “The Oak to Valley Loop”

A stunning countryside ride through picturesque villages, green lanes, and punchy inclines.

Start/Finish: The Royal Oak

Route Highlights:

Compton → Wombourne → Bratch

Trysull → Seisdon → Pattingham

Bobington → Halfpenny Green

Return via New Road incline & Draining Lane

Distance: ~35 km

Highlights: Canals, valleys, quiet roads, and top segment times

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3. Walking Leg – “The Railway & Canal Walk to the Bandstand”

A thoughtful and scenic walk tracing Wolverhampton’s heritage.

Start: The Royal Oak

Finish: West Park Bandstand

Route Highlights:

Compton Road

Old Railway Walk

Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal

Aldersley Bridge

21 Locks

Molineux

Distance: ~7 km

Highlights: Historic walking paths, locks, the Wolves stadium

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4. Running Leg – “Bandstand to Broad Lane Loop”

A strong finish through suburban streets, winding back into the heart of the city.

Start: West Park Bandstand

Finish: Compton Road / Merridale Junction

Route Highlights:

Park Road West

Albert Road

Paget Road

Compton Road

Richmond & Broad Lane

Merridale Road

Distance: ~4 km

Highlights: Urban buzz, quiet turns, and a proud final leg

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Every Mile Matters

Each leg of this relay is more than a route – it’s a statement. A journey made in solidarity with our Midland Freewheelers, fuelled by community spirit, and dedicated to those who go the distance for others every single day.