Benedict Cumberbatch is taking part this year in the Palace to Palace London 2012 bike ride on Sunday 14th October 2012 in honour of The Princes Trust.

Benedict will cycle 45 miles on a route that will take him from London to Windsor. 

Starting in St James’ Park Benedict will travel down the Mall towards Buckingham Palace before heading towards the River Thames. The route then continues via Richmond Park, Virginia Water and Egham finishing up in the shadow of Windsor Castle.

Benedict’s fundraising page is here.

He’d be very grateful if you would consider sponsoring him - you’re such a wonderfully generous fandom and Benedict is a patron of The Prince’s Trust so it’s a cause very dear to his heart. Every penny counts!

“I would implore you to fund the work that Maggie’s Centres do around the country. The work that they do is extraordinary and it is a beautiful, beautiful idea. The centres are a sanctuary, a place of calm, reflection and help for people who are suffering from cancer.” – Benedict Cumberbatch 

Last year’s London Night Hike was attended by the star of the BBC drama Sherlock, Benedict Cumberbatch, who is a supporter of Maggie’s.

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