Ripley’s time trial challenge - Free entry for those that pedal fast enough…

‘Trott’ on down to Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! London
Free entry for those that pedal fast enough…

Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! London is gearing up for the ‘Ripley’s time trial challenge’ where visitors can try and match – or come very close – to Olympian Laura Trott’s time trial cycling record.

To celebrate the arrival of the 2012 Olympic torch signed by Team GB cycling champion, Laura Trott into the Ripley’s ‘Legends Gallery’, the central London attraction is encouraging visitors to test their stamina and see if they can come close to Laura’s impressive 500 metre ladies time trial record of 35.110 seconds via a static bike.

Those who aren’t quite up to Laura’s ‘Olympic standards’ can still ‘spin themselves’ to free entry. Anyone who completes the challenge in 80 seconds or less will gain free entry and those who finish at 120 seconds or less will get a 50% discount on entry to the attraction.

The event takes place on 12 October between 12 and 2pm and 12% of profits from the day will also be donated to a youth sports charity. Spectators are encouraged to cheer on the competitors throughout the event and enjoy performances from Olympic Ring jugglers.

All young Games Makers, Olympic medallists and anyone named ‘Laura Trott’ will also gain free entry to the attraction on the day of the event.

The new Olympic torch will join 31 other torches from across the world in the Ripley’s Legends Gallery. The torches have all had starring roles in the world’s biggest sporting events including the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens and the 2008 Beijing Olympics, and boasts one of only ten known Mohammad Ali autographed torches.

Ripley's Believe It or Not! London is open seven days a week, 365 days a year from 10am until midnight (last admission 10.30pm). Tickets to this world of wonders situated in the heart of London's West End are £26.95 per adult and £21.95 per child. Family tickets are £87.95 based on two adults and two children. Purchase your tickets in advance and save 15%. For full pricing options please visit www.ripleyslondon.com.
Terms and Conditions:

• Visitors must beat the time of 80 seconds to get free entry to the attraction and 120 seconds to get 50% off the entry price between 12 and 2 pm on Friday 12 October 2012
• Anyone named Laura Trott must show a valid photo ID to get free entry
• Games Makers and Olympic medallists must show their valid London 2012 ID passes to gain free entry