LONDON
Plan smart. Climb hard. Collect points
Plan smart. Climb hard. Collect points
Every Route Counts
Every Route Counts
Inspired by the grand tours and reimagined for a city setting, Lines is a cycling adventure for anyone, on any bike, at any level.
Navigate six weekly stages, chasing the shortest line, hunting elevation and stacking points, while second-guessing your strategy, and discovering parts of the city you'd never otherwise find.
Inspired by the grand tours and reimagined for a city setting, Lines is a cycling adventure for anyone, on any bike, at any level.
Navigate six weekly stages, chasing the shortest line, hunting elevation and stacking points, while second-guessing your strategy, and discovering parts of the city you'd never otherwise find.
Inspired by the grand tours and reimagined for a city setting, Lines is a cycling adventure for anyone, on any bike, at any level.
Navigate six weekly stages, chasing the shortest line, hunting elevation and stacking points, while second-guessing your strategy, and discovering parts of the city you'd never otherwise find.
Inspired by the grand tours and reimagined for a city setting, Lines is a cycling adventure for anyone, on any bike, at any level.
Navigate six weekly stages, chasing the shortest line, hunting elevation and stacking points, while second-guessing your strategy, and discovering parts of the city you'd never otherwise find.
How it works
01
Start
Register
You'll receive access to the Lines app. Use it to obtain stage info, watch rankings and submit results
Tip — The Lines app is your way to quickly and easily submit results, follow event and stage rankings and receive details of checkpoints when each stage drops.
02
Plan
Plot Your Ride
Work out the best route between checkpoints and challenges then optimise for distance and elevation.
Tip — When stages drop, spend serious time with the checkpoint locations before committing to a route. Identifying which stages suit elevation naturally is key.
03
Ride
Document
Hit checkpoints, complete challenges, snap photos as proof and record everything using Strava.
Tip — Keep your challenge selection ruthlessly on-route and ensure there is photographic evidence of every stop uploaded to Strava.
04
Finish
Submit Results
Upload Strava URL and ride details to the Lines App, then watch rankings for results at stage and event level
Tip — Knowing when to submit your results is key. Watch the early finishers each week, see what lines they drew, identify what you missed, and adjust your strategy.
Win Overall or Claim a Specialist Prize
Overall Champion
The rider with the lowest combined ranking across all six stages
Overall Champion
The rider with the lowest combined ranking across all six stages
Navigation Specialist
The rider ranked highest for the shortest distance across all six stages
Navigation Specialist
The rider ranked highest for the shortest distance across all six stages
Challenge Specialist
The rider ranked highest for challenge points across all six stages
Challenge Specialist
The rider ranked highest for challenge points across all six stages
Climber Specialist
The rider ranked highest for elevation across all six stages
Climber Specialist
The rider ranked highest for elevation across all six stages
Challenges
Complete challenges to bag points
Choose up to 10 challenges per stage
Stages
There are six stages to complete, one dropping each week
Start
Stage 1
29.06 - 05.07
Stone Street
Every street has a story, these ones predate history
5 checkpoints across London
Stage 2
06.07 - 12.07
Engine House
Built for emergencies. Reborn for everything else.
5 checkpoints across London
Stage 3
13.07 - 19.07
Grey Wave
Concrete curves. You just have to know where to look.
5 checkpoints across London
Stage 4
20.07 - 26.07
Bookish
Pages, pubs and peculiar libraries.
5 checkpoints across London
Stage 5
27.07 - 02.08
Power Up
The infrastructure that kept London running.
5 checkpoints across London
Stage 6
03.08 - 09.08
Last Track
Crate digging by bike
5 checkpoints across London
Stage 1
29.06 - 05.07
Stone Street
Every street has a story, these ones predate history
5 checkpoints across London
Stage 1
29.06 - 05.07
Stone Street
Every street has a story, these ones predate history
5 checkpoints across London
Stage 3
13.07 - 19.07
Grey Wave
Concrete curves. You just have to know where to look.
5 checkpoints across London
Stage 3
13.07 - 19.07
Grey Wave
Concrete curves. You just have to know where to look.
5 checkpoints across London
Stage 5
27.07 - 02.08
Power Up
The infrastructure that kept London running.
5 checkpoints across London
Stage 5
27.07 - 02.08
Power Up
The infrastructure that kept London running.
5 checkpoints across London
Stage 2
06.07 - 12.07
Engine House
Built for emergencies. Reborn for everything else.
5 checkpoints across London
Stage 2
06.07 - 12.07
Engine House
Built for emergencies. Reborn for everything else.
5 checkpoints across London
Stage 4
20.07 - 26.07
Bookish
Pages, pubs and peculiar libraries.
5 checkpoints across London
Stage 4
20.07 - 26.07
Bookish
Pages, pubs and peculiar libraries.
5 checkpoints across London
Stage 6
03.08 - 09.08
Last Track
Crate digging by bike
5 checkpoints across London
Stage 6
03.08 - 09.08
Last Track
Crate digging by bike
5 checkpoints across London
Live Rankings
Track your progress and see where you stand
Prizes
Top the Rankings to win specialist prizes
Overall Champion
This prize goes to the rider who consistently tops the rankings for each stage across all specialists categories
Overall Champion
This prize goes to the rider who consistently tops the rankings for each stage across all specialists categories
Navigation Specialist
This prize goes to the rider who demonstrates efficient route planning and smart navigation between checkpoints and challenges.
Navigation Specialist
This prize goes to the rider who demonstrates efficient route planning and smart navigation between checkpoints and challenges.
Challenge Specialist
This prize goes to the rider with the best engagement, creativity, and participation rather than fitness or speed
Challenge Specialist
This prize goes to the rider with the best engagement, creativity, and participation rather than fitness or speed
Climber Specialist
This prize goes to the rider who gains the most cumulative elevation across all stages
Climber Specialist
This prize goes to the rider who gains the most cumulative elevation across all stages
FAQ'S
Any questions? Find all your answers here...
What is Lines?
Lines is a six-week urban cycling challenge where you plan your own routes between checkpoints, challenges and climbs across London. Compete for three specialist titles (Navigator, Challenge, Climber) or aim for the Overall Championship.
When does it run?
Six weekly stages from Monday 29th June to 9th August 2026. Each stage releases on Monday and closes the following Sunday.
Do I need a specific type of bike?
Any bike works — road, gravel, fixed gear, etc. Just make sure it's safe for London streets. No electric bikes.
Is this a race?
No. There's no official timing or ranking by speed. You ride at your own pace.
What if I miss a stage?
Missing a stage means you receive no ranking points for it and will not be eligible for specialist titles or the Overall Championship. If you miss a stage due to illness or injury, contact the organiser — your stage may be neutralised rather than forfeited.
How do challenges work?
You must complete between 1–10 challenges per stage. You can repeat challenges across stages, but not using the same location or method (e.g. the same viewpoint or bike shop).
How are the rankings calculated?
Lines uses the same ranking system as professional cycling events like the Tour de France. Each stage, every rider is ranked in three specialist categories — Navigation (shortest distance), Challenges (most points collected) and Climbing (most elevation). The rider with the best overall record in each category across all six stages wins that specialist title. Those rankings are also added together to give each rider an Overall Championship score. A 1st place finish scores 1, 2nd scores 2, 3rd scores 3, and so on. The lower the score, the better. The rider with the lowest combined score at the end of all six stages is the Overall Champion. You must complete all six stages to be eligible for titles. A neutralised stage counts as last place.
How are ties decided?
If two or more riders are tied on ranking points in any category, the tie is broken by earliest submission date, therefore the rider who completed their stages earliest wins the tie.
What are DNS, DNF and DNQ?
DNS (Did Not Start) means a rider never submitted a Stage 1 result. DNF (Did Not Finish) means a rider started but missed a subsequent stage. DNQ (Disqualified) means a rider has been disqualified due to a rules breach. Riders with any of these statuses are excluded from specialist titles and the Overall Championship. The organiser will always consult with a rider before applying any of these statuses.
What is a neutralised stage?
If a rider cannot complete a stage due to illness, injury or other legitimate reason, the organiser can neutralise that stage for them. A neutralised stage counts as last place in all three categories for that stage, but the rider remains active and continues in subsequent stages. Contact the organiser as soon as possible if you need a stage neutralised.
How do I submit my results?
After finishing a stage, sign into the Lines app, select the stage you completed, submit your Strava ride URL link, your distance, your elevation, and your claimed challenges. All submissions are reviewed before appearing on rankings. You must submit within each stage window, Monday to Sunday, of that stage week.
Can I ride with friends?
Absolutely — there's a Triple Threat challenge worth 3 points for completing a stage with two mates who aren't taking part.
What level of fitness do I need?
Lines welcomes all abilities. You choose your own route and pace.
Is Lines open to everyone?
Yes. Lines is non-competitive, self-paced, with no categories, no gender classifications and no ability groups. If you can plan a route and turn a pedal, you're in.
I still have questions
Send an email to llarzine@gmail.com
LONDON
Plan smart. Climb hard. Collect points
Every Route Counts
Inspired by the grand tours and reimagined for a city setting, Lines is a cycling adventure for anyone, on any bike, at any level.
Navigate six weekly stages, chasing the shortest line, hunting elevation and stacking points, while second-guessing your strategy, and discovering parts of the city you'd never otherwise find.
Inspired by the grand tours and reimagined for a city setting, Lines is a cycling adventure for anyone, on any bike, at any level.
Navigate six weekly stages, chasing the shortest line, hunting elevation and stacking points, while second-guessing your strategy, and discovering parts of the city you'd never otherwise find.
How it works
01
Start
Register
You'll receive access to the Lines app. Use it to obtain stage info, watch rankings and submit results
Tip — The Lines app is your way to quickly and easily submit results, follow event and stage rankings and receive details of checkpoints when each stage drops.
02
Plan
Plot Your Ride
Work out the best route between checkpoints and challenges then optimise for distance and elevation.
Tip — When stages drop, spend serious time with the checkpoint locations before committing to a route. Identifying which stages suit elevation naturally is key.
03
Ride
Document
Hit checkpoints, complete challenges, snap photos as proof and record everything using Strava.
Tip — Keep your challenge selection ruthlessly on-route and ensure there is photographic evidence of every stop uploaded to Strava.
04
Finish
Submit Results
Upload Strava URL and ride details to the Lines App, then watch rankings for results at stage and event level
Tip — Knowing when to submit your results is key. Watch the early finishers each week, see what lines they drew, identify what you missed, and adjust your strategy.
Win Overall or Claim a Specialist Prize
Overall Champion
The rider with the lowest combined ranking across all six stages
Navigation Specialist
The rider ranked highest for the shortest distance across all six stages
Challenge Specialist
The rider ranked highest for challenge points across all six stages
Climber Specialist
The rider ranked highest for elevation across all six stages
Challenges
Complete challenges to bag points
Choose up to 10 challenges per stage
Stages
There are six stages, one dropping each week
Start
Stage 1
29.06 - 05.07
Stone Street
Every street has a story, these ones predate history
5 checkpoints across London
Stage 2
06.07 - 12.07
Engine House
Built for emergencies. Reborn for everything else.
5 checkpoints across London
Stage 3
13.07 - 19.07
Grey Wave
Concrete curves. You just have to know where to look.
5 checkpoints across London
Stage 4
20.07 - 26.07
Bookish
Pages, pubs and peculiar libraries.
5 checkpoints across London
Stage 5
27.07 - 02.08
Power Up
The infrastructure that kept London running.
5 checkpoints across London
Stage 6
03.08 - 09.08
Last Track
Crate digging by bike
5 checkpoints across London
Stage 1
29.06 - 05.07
Stone Street
Every street has a story, these ones predate history
5 checkpoints across London
Stage 3
13.07 - 19.07
Grey Wave
Concrete curves. You just have to know where to look.
5 checkpoints across London
Stage 5
27.07 - 02.08
Power Up
The infrastructure that kept London running.
5 checkpoints across London
Stage 2
06.07 - 12.07
Engine House
Built for emergencies. Reborn for everything else.
5 checkpoints across London
Stage 4
20.07 - 26.07
Bookish
Pages, pubs and peculiar libraries.
5 checkpoints across London
Stage 6
03.08 - 09.08
Last Track
Crate digging by bike
5 checkpoints across London
Live Rankings
Track your progress and see where you stand
Prizes
Top the Rankings to win specialist prizes
Overall Champion
This prize goes to the rider who consistently tops the rankings for each stage across all specialists categories
Navigation Specialist
This prize goes to the rider who demonstrates efficient route planning and smart navigation between checkpoints and challenges.
Challenge Specialist
This prize goes to the rider with the best engagement, creativity, and participation rather than fitness or speed
Climber Specialist
This prize goes to the rider who gains the most cumulative elevation across all stages
FAQ'S
Any questions? Find all your answers here...
What is Lines?
Lines is a six-week urban cycling challenge where you plan your own routes between checkpoints, challenges and climbs across London. Compete for three specialist titles (Navigator, Challenge, Climber) or aim for the Overall Championship.
When does it run?
Six weekly stages from Monday 29th June to 9th August 2026. Each stage releases on Monday and closes the following Sunday.
Do I need a specific type of bike?
Any bike works — road, gravel, fixed gear, etc. Just make sure it's safe for London streets. No electric bikes.
Is this a race?
No. There's no official timing or ranking by speed. You ride at your own pace.
What if I miss a stage?
Missing a stage means you receive no ranking points for it and will not be eligible for specialist titles or the Overall Championship. If you miss a stage due to illness or injury, contact the organiser — your stage may be neutralised rather than forfeited.
How do challenges work?
You must complete between 1–10 challenges per stage. You can repeat challenges across stages, but not using the same location or method (e.g. the same viewpoint or bike shop).
How are the rankings calculated?
Lines uses the same ranking system as professional cycling events like the Tour de France. Each stage, every rider is ranked in three specialist categories — Navigation (shortest distance), Challenges (most points collected) and Climbing (most elevation). The rider with the best overall record in each category across all six stages wins that specialist title. Those rankings are also added together to give each rider an Overall Championship score. A 1st place finish scores 1, 2nd scores 2, 3rd scores 3, and so on. The lower the score, the better. The rider with the lowest combined score at the end of all six stages is the Overall Champion. You must complete all six stages to be eligible for titles. A neutralised stage counts as last place.
How are ties decided?
If two or more riders are tied on ranking points in any category, the tie is broken by earliest submission date, therefore the rider who completed their stages earliest wins the tie.
What are DNS, DNF and DNQ?
DNS (Did Not Start) means a rider never submitted a Stage 1 result. DNF (Did Not Finish) means a rider started but missed a subsequent stage. DNQ (Disqualified) means a rider has been disqualified due to a rules breach. Riders with any of these statuses are excluded from specialist titles and the Overall Championship. The organiser will always consult with a rider before applying any of these statuses.
What is a neutralised stage?
If a rider cannot complete a stage due to illness, injury or other legitimate reason, the organiser can neutralise that stage for them. A neutralised stage counts as last place in all three categories for that stage, but the rider remains active and continues in subsequent stages. Contact the organiser as soon as possible if you need a stage neutralised.
How do I submit my results?
After finishing a stage, sign into the Lines app, select the stage you completed, submit your Strava ride URL link, your distance, your elevation, and your claimed challenges. All submissions are reviewed before appearing on rankings. You must submit within each stage window, Monday to Sunday, of that stage week.
Can I ride with friends?
Absolutely — there's a Triple Threat challenge worth 3 points for completing a stage with two mates who aren't taking part.
What level of fitness do I need?
Lines welcomes all abilities. You choose your own route and pace.
Is Lines open to everyone?
Yes. Lines is non-competitive, self-paced, with no categories, no gender classifications and no ability groups. If you can plan a route and turn a pedal, you're in.
I still have questions
Send an email to llarzine@gmail.com