TASTE OF JOYRIDE FESTIVAL 2026 FAQs

Please note that these FAQs are specific to Taste of Joyride Festival Ibiza 2026.

Hampton Court Palace Golf Club, Home Park, Dillon Close, Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey KT1 4AD

Sat Nav might take you to the wrong entrance, so please use what3words https://w3w.co/bottom.mime.woes to find the entrance to the driveway of Hampton Court Palace Golf Club. It is through black wrought iron gates, just off a mini roundabout opposite The White Hart pub. 

Please aim to arrive at 7:30am if you are hiring a bike, so there is time to get set-up, or 8am if you're bringing your own bike. 

You will be shown where to rack your bike then head for breakfast and to register with LeBlanq. Changing rooms available should you need them. Please keep your regular shoes on for now.

Rider briefing 9am - first group set off at 9:15am

Wellness briefing at 10am - Runners to set off at 10:15am

All welcome to attend from 8am 

We encourage you to bring your own bike, but we do have a limited number of Limited edition LeBlanq branded Swift bikes available to hire. Please enquire with our Concierge for further details. 

Yes, there will be. Please ensure though that your bike is fit for riding before you arrive. Please check your brakes, gears, and tyres. Should you need your bike repaired during the ride, our mechanics will do their best to fix the problem. Any new parts will need to be paid for.

We suggest a bike service with Sigma Sports if you’ve not had one for a while. Call up your local Sigma Sports store (Oakham, Wilmslow, Hampton Wick, Letchworth) and quote 'LeBlanq' to book your service with a 10% discount applied to labour costs. Parts and upgrade costs to be applied at full price, offer available until 31 December 2026. 

Please remember to bring your usual cycling kit including a helmet, bike shoes, rear light, bike computer (if you wish to use one) and mobile phone, plus a towel for a shower afterwards and change of clothes. We are hoping that the post-ride lunch will be hosted outside so do bring appropriate clothing for the weather.If you are hiring a LeBlanq Swift bike please also bring your pedals and mount for your bike computed (if using).

Standard club riding etiquette is encouraged. Loud and proud with your calls, avoid half wheeling and ramping up the pace. Group size will be restricted to ensure we don’t impact on other road users and make your experience the best possible one. For the less confident rider, please let us know if you’re not experienced riding in a group of 8 or do not know the standard calls.  We will help you get to grips with them.

Yes, of course. All allergies will be catered for, just share the details with our Concierge.

Please bring a towel and appropriate gear for both running and yoga. A change of clothes is recommended. There are showers on site if you wish to use them.

Whether you’re a riding or wellness guest, the day will end with a delicious post-ride BBQ using inspiration from local produce and our Fire Food feast at Joyride Festival. A live DJ will commence as you indulge, so choose to dance and enjoy or sit back and relax for the remainder of the day before we present awards and hear Golden Tales from Jonny Brownlee. On departure you will receive your goody bag. Showers and changing rooms are available in the Clubhouse, just bring your own towel. The day should conclude between 3:30-4pm.

We will provide you with the GPX and Strava files of the routes for your own reference before you arrive. Our experienced ride leaders and support crew will be with you, positioned at the front and back of each group, so that you can relax and just enjoy the ride. All rides are non-drop, so we constantly check all group members are within the group.

You will be asked what distance you would like to ride as we get closer to the event. The more you tell us about your ability, the better the ride.Distances will range from 60km to 160km….

Our events are adult only, and the minimum age for bookings is 18.

Yes, all guests must have personal travel insurance to take part in a LeBlanq event. Please ensure that there is adequate cover for you, your travel and your bike.  

Should you change your mind, you have a 14 day cooling off period from the date of booking.  Following the 14 days please refer to our cancellation policy.

7:30 AM - Arrival & Check-In

We’re excited to announce the opportunity for festival goers to begin their festival experience from a town near them. Taking place from 4 different UK locations, and distances ranging from 60km- 160km, riding guests can Joyride to the Isle, riding shoulder to shoulder with headline talent & some of our expert ride leaders. This will be a bookable add-on from early 2026, with limited places available. Stay tuned for more information coming very soon.