RELAY DAY 2025
Relay Day is a full-day community fundraising event hosted by The Royal Oak, Chapel Ash, in support of Midland Freewheelers Blood Bikes. Taking place on Saturday 19th July, it features four consecutive relays – motorbiking, cycling, walking, and running – with each leg showcasing a different part of Wolverhampton and the surrounding area. The event brings together local residents, volunteers, and supporters for a shared challenge, culminating in the grand opening of our brand-new outdoor space and all-weather garden building, followed by live music and a community celebration.
THE DAY
100 MILE BIKE RIDE
JOIN OAKLEY AND ONEMOREONE
ON 100 MILE MOTORCYCLE RIDE
WITH BREAKFAST
6 MILE WALK
THE BIKES HAND OVER
OAKLEY TO THE WALKERS FOR THE SIX MILE WALK
TO THE BAND STAND IN
WEST PARK
25 MILE CYCLE
ONCE THE BIKES ARE BACK
OAKELY JOINS THE
CYCLISTS FOR A 25 MILE LOOP INTO THE LOCAL
COUNTRYSIDE
5K RUN
FROM WEST PARK OAKLEY JOINS EMMA AND THE RUNNING PACK ON 5K RUN
FINISHING AT THE OAK
THE 100 MILE BIKE RIDE
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25 MILE CYCLE ROUTE
Royal Oak Charity Relay – Cycling Leg
Start & And; Finish
The Royal Oak, Chapel Ash, Wolverhampton
Route Overview
1. Set off from the Royal Oak, heading west along Compton Road – Bridgnorth Road, past the
Mermaid and turn right onto Tinacre Hill.
2. Continue onto Pattingham Road into Pattingham. (Checkpoint 1. The Pigot Arms – 6 miles)
3. Head left onto Rudge Road. Cross the A454 (Bridgnorth Road), past the Boycott Arms, and
across the B4176 heading to Claverley
4. The Plough Inn, Claverley. (Checkpoint 2 – 10 miles)
5. Continue onto High Street – Aston Lane past the Old Gate Inn at Heathton.
6. Keep right onto Six Ashes Road and loop around Wolverhampton Halfpenny Green Airport,
and left onto Gospel Ash Road.
7. Keep right onto Tom Lane past Halfpenny Green Vineyard, turning right onto Thimble Mill
Lane, past Halfpenny Green Golf Club.
8. Left turn onto Smestow Road, crossing the B4176 at Feiashill Road into Trysull. (Checkpoint 3
– c16 miles)
9. Turn right onto Seisdon Road – Bell Road, past The Bell Inn continuing past Bratch Locks to
Wombourne.
10. Turn left onto Orton Lane for 2 miles keeping straight onto Penstone Lane, left onto
Dimmingsdale Road, and then right turn onto Langley Road.
11. Left turn onto Radford Lane - Castlecroft Lane – left onto Windmill Lane finishing at the
Mermaid. (25 miles)
12. Return to Royal Oak.
6 MILE WALK
The walking leg of Relay Day offers a scenic and social journey from The Royal Oak to West Park, following a thoughtfully planned route along the historic canal and old railway line. Taking in local landmarks such as the Aldersley Junction and the iconic 21 Locks, it’s a relaxed yet rewarding walk that showcases some of Wolverhampton’s greenest and most peaceful spaces. Designed to be accessible and enjoyable for all ages, it’s the perfect way to get involved without needing to break a sweat.
Walkers will set off at 1:00 PM and are expected to arrive at West Park by 3:00 PM, where they’ll hand over Oakley to the runners for the final leg of the relay.
5K RUN
Start Point:
West Park Bandstand, Wolverhampton
Route:
1. Start at West Park Bandstand
2. Exit the park onto Park Road West and head toward Albert Road
3. Turn left onto Albert Road, continuing to the lights at Tettenhall Road
(Checkpoint 1 – “Albert to Lights”)
4. Cross onto Paget Road
5. Continue along Paget Road until it meets Compton Road
6. Cross Compton Road onto Richmond Road
7. Head down Richmond Road to Finchfield road
8. Loop anticlockwise around Bantock park
9. Exit Bantock park onto Merridale road
10. Continue up Merridale road up to the eye infirmary
11. Run down Compton road back to the pub
