The Hampton Court Palace is a royal palace in the midlands of England. It was inhabited by the royal family since the 18th century and now is one of the biggest tourist attractions of England. It was used as a venue for cyclists and hosted several events such as the Time Trial and Road Cycling. It was the venue where Bradley Wiggins the Tour de France 2012 winner had won his gold medal. The Hampton Court was built in the early 16th century and was owned by Thomas Wolsey the Archbishop of York. It was built in the Tudor times for an unknown price. It hosted the The Road Cycling Time Trial event that commenced from the historic landmark of Hampton Court Palace. The Time Trial saw riders setting off with 90 second intervals between them, racing through areas in Surrey, including Kingston-up-Thames and Richmond - competing for the quickest time. Men and women will race separately, with men covering a distance of 44km and women 29km. Whether you wave off riders or welcome them on their return, Hampton Court Palace is a beautiful and fascinating historic feature to explore.
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