Please click the link below for the results from the 2008 ride, if there is no time next to your number unfortunatly it did not get recorded.

Cycle the Wight 2008 Results

ROUTES

Cycle the Wight & Shorter route

The 70 & 50 mile routes follow the round the island cycle route which takes in minor roads and lanes wherever possible. The route will be ridden clockwise and participants should follow the blue highways signs with a white cycle, which are numbered at strategic points. 

Any diversions on the route or to checkpoints will be marked with Cycling Festival logos and arrows. There will be diversion signs for the 50 mile ride only to follow from Chale just after the Blackgang checkpoint. This will take you through Godshill to Merstone where you will take the cycle track to Cowes and then join back up with the round the island route.

There are gravel cycle tracks on both routes that may not be suitable for some road bikes. The 70 mile route has a track between Freshwater and Yarmouth, this is appoximatly 2 miles and is used regularly by road bikes but it is up to each rider if they wish to use it, an alternative road route will be marked but it is longer. The cycle track from Merstone to Cowes for the 50 mile is approximatly 8miles.

Both routes are marked, however you are advised to take a map of the route with you, these can be provided at registration or you can download a copy of the round the island route from the internet:

www.sunseaandcycling.com/routes.asp An Ordnance Survey map of the Isle of Wight (Explorer OL29) is also advised.

REGISTRATION

Competitors for Cycle the Wight will be required to register at one of three start points: Ryde – Western Gardens, East Cowes – Red Funnel Car Park, Blackgang – Viewpoint Car Park or Yarmouth –Primary School.

All start points are open from 9am, you may find that they are open a little earlier or later but please remember that the people at the checkpoints are volunteers and can’t be expected to be there at dawn!

At registration you will be required to pay a fee of £5 for Cycle the Wight if you have not done so already (Cheques should be made payable to the British Heart Foundation).

START/FINISH

Marshals will be starting cyclists off in 5 -10 minute slots.  If you wish to record your time, for your own achievement, then please advise the marshal and your start time will be noted against your number and written on your registration card.

Please remember that this is not a race and you should cycle at a pace comfortable to you.

All check points will be clearly marked and you must get your card marked at each one.

Checkpoint locations and OS Explorer map OL 29 grid references are as follows:

Ryde (Western Gardens)                               Start/finish & check point                    593 929

Blackgang (Viewpoint Car Park)                     Start/finish & check point                    491 766

Yarmouth (Primary School)                            Start/finish & check point                    895 355

East Cowes (Red Funnel Car Park)              Start/finish & check point                    502 957

Family Ride

Shanklin Train Station                                     Start/finish                                           581 822                      

You will be required to finish back at your start point by 6pm the same day. If you do not think you will make this time please inform a member of staff at one of the check points or call: 07970009989 so that we can make a note of when you finished and arrange transport for you if you should need it.

COMFORT STOPS

There will be water available at every checkpoint and there are many small shops along the route if you wish to purchase food or drinks, otherwise bring provisions with you.

There are public toilets in the following towns or villages, which are en route:

Bembridge, Binstead, Brading, Brighstone, Compton, Cowes, East Cowes, Freshwater, Gurnard, Lake, Niton, Ryde Seafront, Seaview, St Helens, Wootton, Wroxall and Yarmouth.

FAMILY ROUTE

The route is approx 15 miles and is a very pleasant circular ride following the Sunshine Trail from Shanklin Train station with a detour to Arretton Barns for refreshments. Road cycles are not suitable for this event as there are some off road tracks and rough surfaces.

The ride will start at 11am sharp and take approx 3.5 hours. It is £2 per adult to enter and free for children. It will be led by a guide but you will be given a map at the start or it can be downloaded from the internet. http://www.island2000.org.uk/downloads.htm

TRAVEL

If you are travelling by Ferry to the Isle of Wight then take advantage of the special rates offered by Wightlink or Red Funnel. You will be required to pre-book your travel so that the numbers travelling can be anticipated.

Wightlink Tel: 0870 582 7744 or visit www.wightlink.co.uk

Details of prices are on our website, when you make your booking quote codes below to ensure you get a discount.

COMPETITOR RATES - Bookings to be made via ‘Trade & Freight’ on 023 9285 5260 Fare Code:  IOCC

SPECTATOR RATES -  Bookings to be made via ‘Reservations’ on 0871 376 1000 Fare Code:  IOCP

Red Funnel Tel: +44(0)870 444 8898 www.redfunnel.co.uk

10% off accommodation for the festival from 13 to 21 September.  Minimum 2 night stays.  This does not include discount on our special camping and touring promotion

SAFETY

Cyclists are reminded that this is a fun event and not a race. Please make sure you pay special attention to the requirements of the Highway and Cycling Code and show consideration to other road users. 

The Isle of Wight Council cannot accept responsibility for injury to or losses from any participant.

Please ensure your cycle is roadworthy and ALL participants are advised to wear a CYCLE HELMET.

In the event of a ‘Breakdown’ during the ride you can call 07970009989 and we will arrange for someone to come and pick you and your bike up as soon as possible, a fee may be payable.

If for any reason you have to give up during the ride and you do not reach the finish please inform a member of staff at a checkpoint or call: 07970009989 so that we know you are safe and we don’t have to wait up all night for you to return!

Each Participant agrees and declares as follows:

• I understand that I am participating in the event entirely at my own risk and without liability on the part of the organiser, organising club, officials or members in respect of any injury, loss or damage suffered by him/her, howsoever caused.
• I am satisfied that I am capable of finishing this event within the allotted time, with the necessary skill to complete the course.
• I agree to keep to the Cycling Code and act as a responsible member of this event.

If you have any further queries then please do not hesitate to contact me

Claire Critchison: 01983 823070 Email: claire.critchison@iow.gov.uk

ENJOY YOUR RIDE…