Sell-out black-tie dinner celebrating cycling and raising funds for Action
The Cycling event of the year
The Champions of CycleSport will be taking place on Wednesday 22 November, at the incredible Evolution London in Battersea. This unique event will allow you and your guests to dine with some of the greatest riders in the world, including a special attendee list of Next Generation riders, and celebrate cycling at this stand-alone end-of-season corporate occasion. Twenty Champion Cyclists will attend and you can pay for them to join you on your table – where else can you get such intimate access to some of the best sporting legends in the world?
Dine with cycling stars
The must-attend event for cycling fans!
Not only can you rub shoulders, and dine with, some of the worlds finest cycling legends, but also enjoy the ambience in this breath-taking setting; the music, the games, the new style roving interviews, a celebrity host and the live and online auctions featuring money-can’t-buy dreams for any cycling fan. Enjoy a ride with one of your cycling heroes, get your very own Passoni Frame, signed kit, tickets and experiences on the bike and much more! This event has your name on it!
Join our event Ambassadors Gee Atherton, Alex Dowsett, Dani Rowe, Marty Ashton, and Rochelle Gilmore for some fun and fundraising in the name of the bike!
Book your table
Table sales for 2023
All tables are sold as tables of 10 with the coveted 'Platinum' standard which has the best view in the house with your very own Cycling Legend of your choice guaranteed at your table and plenty of extra drinks for you and your guests.
There are a number of other options available with Gold and Silver with Champion also including a Cycling Legend joining you at you table for the evening. See what is included in each package below.
Each table has limited availability - don’t delay in booking your table to avoid disappointment.
Whatever table you choose, we guarantee that you have an unforgettable night with some of the world’s greatest cycling heroes.
What is included:
Platinum (click to expand)
Your table of 10 will include:
- A champion rider of your choice with their guest (making your table a 12)
- Prime location – the very best seats in the house!
- 6 bottles of wine, 2 bottles of bubbles, 12 bottles of beer
- A sumptuous three-course meal with coffee/petit fors
- VIP Guest Gifts
- VIP tickets with Champion guests for drinks reception
- Branding on the screens with logos / thank you pages
- Full-page colour advert in the event programme if required
- £6,500
3 Platinum tables available
Gold (click to expand)
Your table of 10 will include:
- A champion rider with their guest (making your table a 12)
- Great location with stage view
- 6 bottles of wine
- A sumptuous three-course meal with coffee/petit fors
- VIP tickets with Champion guests for drinks reception
- VIP table decorations
- Thank you slide on the screens
- £5,500
8 Gold tables available
Silver with Champion/Key Speaker (click to expand)
Your table of 10 will include:
- A champion rider with their guest (making your table a 12)
- 6 bottles of wine
- A sumptuous three-course meal with coffee/petit fours
- Goody bags
- £4,500
6 Silver with Champion tables available
Silver (click to expand)
Your table of 10 will include:
- 6 bottles of wine
- A sumptuous three-course meal with coffee/petit fours
- Goody bags
- £3,500
20 Silver tables available - Selling fast!!
Bronze (click to expand)
Your table of 10 will include:
- 6 bottles of wine
- A sumptuous three-course meal with coffee/petit fours
- Great view of screens and stage and closest to the bar!
- £2,500
32 Bronze tables available
Single ticket (click to expand)
Your ticket will include:
- Half a bottle of wine
- A sumptuous three-course meal with coffee/petit fours
- Great view of the screens and closest to the bar!
- £250
Champions of Cyclesport - Platinum
£6,500.00
Champions of Cyclesport - Gold
£5,000.00
Champions of Cyclesport - Silver with Champion
£4,500.00
Champions of Cyclesport - Silver
£3,500.00
Champions of Cyclesport - Bronze
£2,500.00
Champions of Cyclesport - Single ticket
£250.00
I’m very proud to be a part of the ‘Champs Dinner’ and am truly delighted to hear how much has been raised to help fund vital research.
Guest information
- Dress Code: Black tie
- Menu: To follow
- Running order
- 18:30 Welcome drinks reception
- 19:30 Cycling Champions take to the stage and dinner served
- 22:00 Live charity auction
- 23:00 Music and dancing
- 01:30 Carriages
Getting there
The address is Evolution London, Chelsea Bridge Gate, Battersea Park, Queenstown Road, London SW11 4NJ.
DIRECTIONS
By Public Transport
Situated on Queenstown Road in Battersea Park, the venue is easily accessible from the underground via Battersea Power Station or Sloane Square, Victoria Main Line Station and by bus or taxi.
By Car
Vehicle access is via the Chelsea Bridge Gate only.
The closest car park is Chelsea Bridge Wharf
located on Carriage Drive North, parking free after 5pm.
2023 Champion attendees
More champions to be confirmed

Gee Atherton
Two-time downhill world champion, multi World Cup winner and Red Bull Rampage podium finisher

Zoe Backstedt

Yanto Barker

Mark Beaumont

Jody Cundy

Lizzie Deignan MBE

Cat Ferguson
Pro cyclist

Niamh Fisher-Black
U23 World Champion

Pfeiffer Georgi
Women’s national road race champion

Sean Kelly
Champion Cyclist

Nico Roche

Jack Rootkin-Gray

Joanna Rowsell MBE

Danni Shrosbree

Matt Stephens

Connor Swift

Josh Tarling
World Champion Junior Time Trial

Hannah Walker and Jon Mould
Commentator and former National Champion, and National Derny Champion and Commonwealth Medallist

Fred Wright

Sean Yates
Olympian, multiple stage winner on the Tour de France and Vuelta a España
Ambassadors
Alex Dowsett
Professional road racing cyclist, rides for UCI World Tour team Israel Start-Up Nation. Former World Hour Record holder.
Dani Rowe MBE
Former road and track cyclist; Olympic Gold medallist and World Record holder.
Dan Martin
Irish professional road racing cyclist, rides for UCI World Tour team Israel Start-Up Nation.
Rochelle Gilmore
A Commonwealth Games Gold Medallist and 3 x World Cup Gold Medallist.
Martyn Ashton
Former British and World Champion mountain bike trials rider, stunt rider and team manager.
Bruce Sandell
Bruce Sandell is Board Trustee and Cyclopark.
Jerry Lawson
Jerry Lawson is the 'Chief Frog' at Frog Bikes.
Humphrey Cobbald
Humphrey Cobbald is the CEO of Pure Gym.
Cycling plays a huge part in the charity’s fundraising and I’m personally very proud to be an Ambassador for this year’s Champions of Cyclesport Dinner
sponsors
To find out about how to get your brand’s name at this exclusive event download the sponsorship pack, or contact our Head of Partnerships, Sarah Stevenson, for more information.





Frequently Asked Questions
Can I park at the venue?
There is no parking available at the venue however, there are four nearby car parks in walking distance. Vehicle access is via the Chelsea Bridge Gate only. Parking is subject to availability.
CHELSEA GATE (0.4 miles)
Carriage Drive North
London
SW11 4NJ
(Free parking after 5:00pm)
ROSERY GATE (0.6 miles)
Carriage Drive South
London
SW11 4BQ
ALBERT BRIDGE GATE (0.6 miles)
Carriage Drive West
London
SW11 4PJ
NEW COVENT GARDEN (1.8 miles)
65 New Mill Road
London
SW8 5BH
What is the nearest Train / Tube Station
Evolution London is positioned close to multiple transport routes. Situated on Queenstown Road in Battersea Park, the venue is easily accessible from the underground via Battersea Power Station or Sloane Square and Victoria Main Line Station.
What is the Dress Code?
Black Tie
Can I book a table to sit with a champion rider?
Yes, there are a number of table options that include the opportunity to have a champion join you and your guests.
What drinks package is included in the Table price?
Every guest receives a sparkling reception drink and a half bottle of wine included. Platinum guests will also receive 2 bottles of bubbles and 12 bottles of beer.
How do I order extra drinks for my table?
Table hosts will receive an email including a link to order any additional drinks for the table.
There will also be table and bar service.
How do I let you know if I have a dietary or access need?
All Table hosts will receive instructions on registering themselves and their guests which will enable you to let us know and needs you may have. If you wish to discuss anything further please contact Toby Tennant via email ttennant@action.org.uk.
How many guests per table?
Standard Tables hold 10 guests, whilst those with Champions joining them will have 12. All table hosts will receive confirmation of how many their table holds.
Those who have opted to have a Champion join them at the table should include them and their partner (if any) in this number.
Which hotel is nearby?
Chelsea Bridge Pestana and Premier inn Clapham.
What time do the main stage proceedings end?
The main event finishes at 11pm followed by Music and dancing. Carriages are at 1.30am.
Is it possible to get a cab at the end of the night?
Yes, black cabs will be available outside the venue.
contact us
Got a question? Or would you like to discuss the event in a little more detail? Get in touch with the team who will be more than happy to talk!
Find out more about Action
Surprisingly medical research to help children is poorly funded in the UK. Action Medical Research has a critical job to do in helping fill this gap.
Since we began in 1952 we have been funding medical breakthroughs like the first polio vaccines in the UK, ultrasound in pregnancy and the rubella vaccine – helping to save thousands of children’s lives and change many more.