Isle of Wight Cycling Festival 2008 Ride Programme R = Refreshments available
V = Viewing/Rest stops en route
O = suitable for off road cycles RC = Suitable for road cycles Sunday 31 August - Sunday 14 September Square to Square charity cycle challenge St Thomas' Square, Newport Booking: Cost: A team of Isle of Wight firefighters will be cycling from Great Britain to Rome, Italy in aid of Wessex Cancer Trust. www.sq2sq.com 1,400 miles
Saturday 13 September Cycle ride to launch Medham (opposite Northwood Garage Cowes) 11am Booking: Not Essential Cost: Free Easy family ride from Medham (opposite Northwood Garage) to the launch of the Cycling Festival at Seaclose, Newport. Children under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Valerie Lawson (01983) 298284 Gentle Easy 1 hour 4 miles F / L
The Festival Launch Seaclose Park 11am Booking: Not Essential Cost: Free The cycling festival kicks off with a fabulous display in Newport with fun activities and entertainment for the whole family to enjoy. Events Team (01983) 823070 N/A N/A N/A N/A F / T / R / L / V
Sink or Swim Seaclose Park 11am (depends on tide) Booking: Advised Cost: Free Take the sink or swim challenge and build your own pedal powered craft to cross the river Medina. Events Team (01983) 823070 N/A N/A N/A N/A F / T / R / L / V
Glorious Godshill Seaclose Park (Launch) 11.30 am Booking: Advised Cost: Donations to Christian Aid Newport, Blackwater, Merstone, Godshill & back (Troll Route) Liz Taylor & Simon Mawdsley (01983) 528664 Gentle Easy 3 hours 10 miles F / T / R / V
Sunday 14 September West Wight Triathlon West Wight Sports Centre 9am Booking: Essential Cost: £27 This is one of the most picturesque triathlon events in the South of England. It consists of a 600m pool swim, 35km cycle and 7.5km run. The cycle route takes in the spectacular coastal Military Road and the run is a flat out and back route along the River Yar. Clare Griffin (01983) 752168 or 07810556794 www.westwight.co.uk/triathlon Fast Strenuous All Day RC / T / R / L / V
Wayfarer's Sunday Run TBC 9am Booking: Not Essential Cost: Free Join the weekly outing with the Wayfarer's Cycle Touring Club as they meander through the pretty and varied scenery on the Island. There will be an 11 o'clock tea stop at a venue TBC and you can also join the ride from here. info@cycleisland.co.uk www.cycleisland.co.uk TBC TBC TBC TBC RC / F / T / R / L / V
Hills Killer Freshwater, Chale, Sandown 9am Booking: Advised Cost: £15 or £6 for under 18's Take on the challenge of an orienteering event against the clock as you pit your bike against the 3, 7 or 14 Hills. For those that survive there will be refreshments and entertainments at Afton Park, Freshwater. Registration from 9am. 3 Hills (approx 13 miles) start Chale Green, 7 Hills (approx 26 miles) start Freshwater, 14 Hills (approx 52 miles) start Sandown Airport. A £20 cheque deposit is required for timing equipment. Events Team (01983) 823070 Fast Strenuous N/A 13, 26 or 52 miles O / T / R / V
Exploring the North West Wight Sun Inn, Calbourne 2pm Booking: Advised Cost: Free or Charity donation (Woodland Trust) A very pleasant ride through some of the Island's most beautiful countyside, mainly on roads and tracks. Taking in Calbourne, Newbridge, Newtown, Porchfield and Shalfleet. Mike Howell (01983) 551239 or 07899941515 Moderate Moderate 3.5 hours 21 miles O / T / R / L
Sunshine Trail Variation Sandown High School 9.30am Booking: Essential Cost: Donation to UNICEF A slightly easier route in aid of UNICEF mainly following the Sunshine Trail from Sandown and including Borthwood Copse. Matt Ostler/Matt Harwood (01983) 409121 or 07976009240 Moderate Moderate 5 Hours 19K O / T / R Ups & Downs Sandown High School 9.30am Booking: Essential Cost: Donation to UNICEF A challenging ride through some of the Islands most beautiful countryside. The ride takes in Brading Down, St. Helens and Adgestone. Matt Ostler/Matt Harwood (01983) 409121 or 07976009240 Moderate Strenuous 5 Hours 22k O / R / T
Borthwood Trail Railway Station, Sandown 11am Booking: Essential Cost: £2 donation to Gift to Nature Fairly gentle route from Sandown to Shanklin railway station along cycle tracks, bridleways, byways and quiet lanes. Martin Gibson (01983) 298098 Moderate Moderate 1.5 Hours 5 miles O / T / R
Monday 15 September Brighstone Circular Brighstone Methodist Church 10am Booking: Advised Cost: Donation to Tear Fund A gentle outing led by the Veteran Cycle Club following the Military Road to Chale and back to Brighstone via Yafford for free tea and cakes. Chris and Hilary Bevis (01983) 527796 Gentle Easy 1.5 hours 12 miles F / T / V / R
Forest Trail Ride Car park, Parkhurst Forest, Newport 12.30pm Booking: Essential Cost: Free A cycle around Parkhurst Forest looking for wildlife along the way. Kelly Morey (01983) 525357 Gentle Easy 1.5 hours 8 miles F / V
Family Ride Around Cowes Artic Road, Cowes, at start of cycle track R23 5pm Booking: Not Essential Cost: Free A circular route around Cowes using cycle tracks and quiet roads. Main roads crossed using pedestrian crossings. Three short hills, which may be walked. Children under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Valerie Lawson (01983) 298284 Gentle Easy 1.5 hours 8 miles F / T
Tuesday 16 September Singles Cycle Railway Station, Shanklin 2pm Booking: Essential Cost: Free A gentle ride for 'singles' along the scenic Sunshine Trail into Godshill. A chance to chat at the Griffin pub with light refreshments before returning to Shanklin. Park your bikes at the station and head for the Falcon to socialise. Please register online at www.sunseaand cycling.com Elaine Cesar (01983) 823070 www.sunseaandcycling.com Moderate Easy 3 hours 10 miles R / T / V
Chale Pub Trail Wight Mouse Inn, Chale 4.30pm Booking: Not Essential Cost: Free Visit several family pubs in the South Wight area. Meet in the back car park of the Wight Mouse, Chale. If participating in this event please drink responsibly. Claire Critchison 07970009989 Moderate Moderate 2.5 hours 10 miles R / RC / T / F / V Trail Hedz Nunnery car park, Carisbrooke 5pm Booking: Essential Cost: Free An exciting off-road circular route taking you round the central part of the Island with some spectacular views. Children permitted over 8 years of age with adult supervision. Basic cycle tool kit and spare inner tube are recommended. Helmets required. Terry Hardy or Alex Minns (01983) 823828 Moderate Moderate 2 hours 12 miles F / O
Cycle Maintenance Hunnyhill Room, Riverside Centre, Newport 6pm Booking: Essential Cost: Free Learn how to look after your bike and do basic maintenance tasks by yourself including a bike check and roadside repair. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Gavin Sullivan (01983) 408587 www.wightoffroad.co.uk N/A N/A 3 hours N/A F / T
Wednesday 17 September Wayfarer's Autumn Tints Ride TBC 10am Booking: Not Essential Cost: Free Join in with the Wayfarer's Cycle Touring Club over-50s ride as they meander through the pretty and varied scenery of the Island with an 11 o'clock tea stop. info@cycleisland.co.uk www.cycleisland.co.uk TBC TBC TBC TBC F / T / R / L / V
West Wight Easy Ride Freshwater Bay Lifeboat Station 10.30am Booking: Not Essential Cost: Donations to Freshwater Lifeboat Organised by the Tandem Club and Cyclewight, this ride takes you through the delightful West Wight countryside from Freshwater to Wellow and back. It is suitable for beginners John & Margaret Steggles (01983) 759576 or 07895182339 www.whatknotcrafts.co.uk OR www.freshwaterlifeboat.org.uk Gentle Easy 2.5 hours 17 miles RC / T / R / L / F / V
Picnic on wheels Floating Bridge, East Cowes 12 noon Booking: Essential Cost: Free A fairly easy route using roads and cycle tracks with scenic views of the River Medina and surrounding countryside. Lunch stop in the peaceful location of Seaclose Park. You can also join the ride ten minutes after the start in Cowes. Ruth Jones (01983) 281375 Gentle Easy 2 hours 10 miles L / T / F / V
Story Cycle Car park next to Yarmouth Primary school 4pm Booking: Advised Cost: Donation to Gift to Nature A mainly, off-road story ride with stops for stories, riddles and rhymes cycling from Yarmouth to Afton Park and back. Suitable for young or inexperienced riders. Sue Bailey (01983) 241095 or 07837601315 www.thatsanotherstory.co.uk Gentle Easy 1.5 hours 4 miles F / V
Cycle Maintenance Essential Cost: Free Learn how to look after your bike and do basic maintenance tasks by yourself including a bike check and roadside repair. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Gavin Sullivan (01983) 408587 www.wightoffroad.co.uk N/A N/A 3 hours N/A F / T
Thursday 18 September Toddlers Trail Puckpool Park car park 10am Booking: Advised Cost: Free A fun morning's ride for toddlers (bikes/trikes/push-alongs) along the seafront with stops at Appley Park and Ryde. Bring a picnic. Tired legs can return to Puckpool on the Dotto Train. Linda Richter 07929 596351 Gentle Easy 2 hours 1.5 miles R / T / F / V
Cycle Track Doodle Barley Mow, Shide, Newport 12pm Booking: Advised Cost: Donation to Tear Fund Take the cycle track from Shide to Merstone and back with the Veteran Cycle Club. Chris and Hilary Bevis (01983) 527796 Gentle Easy 1 hour 5 miles V
Cycle Maintenance Yarmouth Primary School 6pm Booking: Essential Cost: Free Learn how to look after your bike and do basic maintenance tasks by yourself including a bike check and roadside repair. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Gavin Sullivan (01983) 408587 www.wightoffroad.co.uk N/A N/A 3 hours N/A F / T
Friday 19 September Toddler Trikes Challenge Tennis courts / car park, East cowes seafront 10.30am Booking: Advised Cost: £1.50 for Rainbow Corner Toddler Group Stroll along East Cowes seafront hunting for treasure on the way. Finish with a picnic or ice cream. Ruth Jones (01983) 281375 Gentle Easy 1.5 hours 1/2 mile R / T / F / V Spin Fit Challenge SpinFit, Newport Ind. Estate 5pm Booking: Not Essential Cost: Free An exciting off road route starting and finishing in Newport, taking you around the central part of the Island. Including steps, technical sections and single track. Basic cycle took kit, inner tube and 1.5l of drinking water is recommended. Helmet required. Steve Mills (01983) 521932 www.spinfit.co.uk Fast Strenuous 2 hours 16 miles L / T / V
Friday 19 - Sunday 21st September White Air Yaverland seafront, Sandown 10am Booking: Not Essential Cost: Entry fee One of the most prestigious International festivals on the calendar now involving some 26 sports on water, land, beach, urban and in the air combined with arts, music, and entertainment. Includes BMX BIG AIR FREESTYLE and FLATLAND Freestyle events. Nigel Howell 01983 760553 info@whiteair.co.uk www.whiteair.co.uk Fast Strenuous n/a n/a F / T / R / V
Saturday 20 September Ups & Downs Sandown High School 9.30am Booking: Essential Cost: Donation to UNICEF A challenging ride through some of the Islands most beautiful countryside. The ride takes in Brading Down, St. Helens and Adgestone. Matt Ostler/Matt Harwood (01983) 409121 or 07976009240 Moderate Strenuous 5 Hours 22 miles O / T / R / V
Sunshine Trail Variation Sandown High School 9.30am Booking: Essential Cost: Donation to UNICEF A slightly easier route in aid of UNICEF mainly following the Sunshine Trail from Sandown and including Borthwood Copse. Matt Ostler/Matt Harwood (01983) 409121 or 07976009240 Moderate Moderate 5 Hours 19 miles O / T / R / V
Dino Ride - Fossil hunting at Yaverland Dinosaur Isle 10am Booking: Essential Cost: Adults £3.90, Child (ages 3-15) £2.30, Family (2+2) £12.00, Student/Pensioner £3.50 A short ride along the sandy beach from Dinosaur Isle at Yaverland; towards Culver Cliff and back to look at geology and fossils. This ride will go along packed sand so a mountain bike is required. Trevor Price (01983) 404344 www.dinosaurisle.com Gentle Moderate 1.5 hours 5 miles O / F / T / R / L / V
Go Ride Cycle Day St Thomas' Square, Newport 10am - 3pm Booking: Not Essential Cost: Donation to Wessex Cancer Trust An action packed day with British Cycling Federation coaches on hand to help with riding and race skills. Will also include a welcome back to the fire fighters who completed the SQ2SQ challenge. Ian Rock (01983) 550016 www.goride.co.uk Gentle Easy 5 hours RC / F / T
Wight Challenge Jersey Camp 12 noon Booking: Essential Cost: Entry fee and minimum sponsorship Cycle run open canoe triathlon in teams of three. Cycle ride from Porchfield to Tennyson Trail on Downs to Freshwater, Yarmouth, Thorley, Wellow, Shalfleet, Newtown, Porchfield both on and off road. Joanna Minchin (01983) 760324 or 07790401036 www.wightchallenge.co.uk Fast Strenuous 1.5 - 3 hours 20 miles/32Km O
Troll Trail Old Railway Station, Merstone 2pm Booking: Essential Cost: Donation to Gift to Nature Exciting family scavenger hunt along the Troll Trail which forms part of the Route 23 cycleway. Sam Buck (01983) 298098 Gentle Easy 2 hours 5 miles L / F
Sunday 21 September Wayfarer's Sunday Run TBC (see website for location) 9am Booking: Not Essential Cost: Free Join the weekly outing with the Wayfarer's Cycle Touring Club as they meander through the pretty and varied scenery on the Island. There will be an 11 o'clock tea stop at a venue TBC and you can also join the ride from here. info@cycleisland.co.uk www.cycleisland.co.uk TBC TBC TBC TBC RC / F / T / R / L / V
Round the Island by IW Police Cowes Police Station 9am Booking: Not open to general public Cost: donations to Isle of Wight Blind Society Isle of Wight Police will be cycling around the Island for charity starting at Cowes Police station and following the Round Island Route taking all the Police Stations along the way. This is a charity fundraiser and not open to the public but sponsorship and support would be welcome. Andrew Cooper andrew.cooper@hampshire.pnn.police.uk Fast Moderate 5 to 8 hours 70 miles Pedal 4 Parkinson's 1 Riverside Centre, Newport 10am Booking: Essential Cost: Donations to Parkinson's Association A short ride from the Riverside Centre, Newport on the Quay to Cowes and then returning to the Riverside Centre. Entrants are encouraged to use sponsor forms or give a donation to raise funds for Parkinsons sufferers on the Island. Ron Tweedie (01983) 884913 www.pedal4parkinsons.co.uk Gentle Moderate 1.5 hours 9 miles L / F
Pedal 4 Parkinson's 2 Riverside Centre, Newport 10am Booking: Essential Cost: Donations to Parkinson's Association A lovely ride through beautiful scenery along the Newport to Sandown cycle track then returning to the Riverside Centre. Entrants are encouraged to use sponsor forms or give a donation to raise funds for Parkinsons sufferers on the Island. Ron Tweedie (01983) 884913 www.pedal4parkinsons.co.uk Moderate Moderate 2.5 hours 20 miles L / F
Pedal 4 Parkinson's 3 Riverside Centre, Newport 10am Booking: Essential Cost: Donations to Parkinson's Association A long ride from Newport to Freshwater and back passing through Newtown, Shalfleet and Yarmouth. Entrants are encouraged to use sponsor forms or give a donation to raise funds for Parkinsons sufferers on the Island. Ron Tweedie (01983) 884913 www.pedal4parkinsons.co.uk Fast Moderate 3 hours 27 miles L / F
Exploring the North West Wight Sun Inn, Calbourne 2pm Booking: Advised Cost: Free or Charity donation (Woodland Trust) A very pleasant ride through some of the Island's most beautiful countyside, mainly on roads and tracks. Taking in Calbourne, Newbridge, Newtown, Porchfield and Shalfleet. Mike Howell (01983) 551239 or 07899941515 Moderate Moderate 3.5 hours 21 miles L / R / O / T
Cycle the Wight - 70 miles Yarmouth, East Cowes, Ryde and Blackgang 9-11am Booking: Essential Cost: £5 registration plus sponsorship A 70 mile route around the Isle of Wight following the round the island cycle route and taking in minor roads and lanes wherever possible. This event is not a race but a test of endurance and will raise money for the British Heart Foundation. Donna Elliott (01892) 893918 www.bhf.org.uk Own Pace Strenuous All Day 70 miles RC / T / R / L / V
Cycle the Wight - 50 miles East Cowes, Ryde and Blackgang 9-11am Booking: Essential Cost: £5 registration plus sponsorship A 50 mile shorter route around the Isle of Wight taking in minor roads and lanes wherever possible. This event is not a race but a test of endurace and will raise money for the British Heart Foundation. Donna Elliott (01892) 893918 www.bhf.org.uk Own Pace Strenuous All Day 50 miles RC / T / R / L / V
Cycle the Wight - Family route Shanklin 11am Booking: Essential Cost: £2 registration for adults, free for children plus sponsorship Approx 15 mile guided family route following the round the Island cycle route and takes in minor roads and lanes wherever possible. Donna Elliott (01892) 893918 www.bhf.org.uk Moderate Moderate 3.5 hours 15 miles RC / T / R / L / V
R = Refreshments available
V = Viewing/Rest stops en route
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