Chase the Cup: 13 venues... 13 days... 1300 miles

From 6-8 September, the Household Cavalry Regiment will be taking part in an epic challenge; to cycle to all 13 of the Rugby World Cup venues in only 13 days, totalling to around 1,300 miles.

The cycle will be taking place to raise money for the Household Cavalry Foundation, which raises much needed funds to care for the casualties, soldiers, veterans, heritage and horses of the Household Cavalry. This challenge is also a great opportunity for the soldiers to hone their military skills, such as navigation and leadership.

The ride will begin at Combermere Barracks in Windsor and soldiers will go as far north as St James’ Park in Newcastle before heading back down south and ending the ride in Twickenham. Along the way they will be undertaking a number of different activities and will be engaging with the general public.

They will arrive at Sandy Park in Exeter on 8 September.

Their whole route is as follows:

Day 1 – 6th September – Amex Stadium in Brighton
Day 3 – 8th September – Sandy Park in Exeter
Day 4 – 9th September – Millennium Stadium in Cardiff
Day 5 – 10th September – Kingsholm Stadium in Gloucester
Day 6 – 11th September – Etihad Stadium in Manchester
Day 7 – 12th September – Elland Road Stadium in Leeds
Day 8 – 13th September – St James’ Park in Newcastle
Day 10 – 15th September – Leicester City Stadium in Leicester
Day 11 – 16th September – Stadium MK in Milton Keynes
Day 11 – 16th September – Wembley Stadium in London
Day 12 – 17th September – Olympic Stadium in London
Day 13 – 18th September – Twickenham Stadium in London