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Simon Mottram at the end of Manchester to London

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Simon Mottram: why Manchester to London is the hardest but the most meaningful ride you can do

The Rapha founder on the epic ride that has raised £3.5 million for Ambitious about Autism – a charity with which he has a deep personal connection

By Simon Smythe

Photography by @joshzfmedia and @khoryzfmedia

30 JANUARY 2026 | UPDATED 11.38 PM BST

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Le Tour de France: a race defined by colour, passion and history, whose drama and romance continue to shape the identity of cycling’s greatest stage.