Olympics are coming to Richmond upon Thames

Richmond upon Thames is certainly making the most of the 2012 Games. We have the Olympic cycling events on our doorstep, the Olympic Torch will be passing through the Borough, and St Mary's University College will be the pre-training camp for the South African, Irish and Chinese Olympic and Paralympic teams.

These webpages are a one-stop-shop for information on the impact and benefits of the Games to the borough.

The important dates to know are:

• Olympic torch visiting the borough on 24 and 27 July (route currently being confirmed)
• The Men’s Olympic Cycling Road Race on 28 July 2012 (race times are 10am – 16.15)
• The Women’s Olympic Cycling Road race on 29 July 2012 (race times are 12noon – 16.15)
• Competitors Familiarisation with the Time Trial Course on 31^st July 2012 (race times are 10am – 12noon)
• Women’s Time Trial on 1^st August 2012 (race times 12.30 – 13.45)
• Men’s Time Trial on 1^st August 2012 (race times 14.15 – 16.05)

To see a map of the Road Race route, go to: View a map of the route(pdf, 7071KB)

To see a map of the Time Trial route, go to: View a map of the route

The 2012 games will have a number of business opportunities for local companies, cultural and educational benefits  but there will also be a big impact on the borough during the cycling events that residents and businesses need to be aware of. These web pages will also keep you up to date on all the information regarding road closures and traffic information.

The below links will tell you all the information you need for the Olympics in Richmond upon Thames

• The Cycling Events – the routes
• Road closure and parking information
• Events and briefings for residents and businesses
• The Cultural Olympiad
• Business and the Olympic Games
• Education
• Healthy living and sport
• St Mary’s University College
• Visiting Richmond upon Thames