Coast & Castles Challenge Ride 2010
This year's ride promises to be the complete package - a weekend away where you can get fit, meet some great people, see some of the most amazing scenery in the UK and raise money for a worthwhile charity! What more could you ask for?
Coast & Castles 2010 is a 170 mile, three day adventure from the breathtaking Scottish capital city of Edinburgh to the jewel in the northern crown of Newcastle.
It's being organised in aid of Sustrans by Charity Adventure, a not for profit group of volunteers who are renowned for their hospitality and enthusiasm. Craz and his team will cater for you brilliantly as well as providing emotional and moral support when you need it.
Participants will meet in the morning of Saturday 24th of July in Edinburgh and head off to Berwick-upon-Tweed, some 68 miles away, taking in some beautiful countryside and coastal sections on National Cycle Network Route 76. There will be a lunch stop near Dunbar.
Sunday morning sees the riders start the 50 mile route to Alnmouth, with a lunch stop near the impressive Bamburgh Castle. The third day is another 50 mile ride to the city of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, stopping near Seaton Sluice for lunch.
This year, riders are invited to raise as much as they can for Sustrans and will get fundraising ideas and resources from Sustrans' supporters team to help them, There will also be some exciting incentives and prizes for those who raise the most money.
If you like the sound of this, and are free between the 24th and 26th of July, visit the Charity Adventure website at charityadventure.org.uk to sign up. You can register now for this incredible experience for just £25, but hurry as places are selling fast!
The prices for the ride are:
Hotel accommodation, based on 2 sharing a twin/family room, £145
Luxury rock tour bus, £110
Camping, £85
If you have any further queries, please call Charity Adventure on 07800 554765 or email info@charityadventure.org.uk
Cereal revolutionaries Rude Health make deliciously healthy cereals, porridge and muesli, and are kindly donating breakfast for this event. Visit their website www.rudehealth.com for more information.