Sea to Sea fundraising challenge ride

Come and join 30 cyclists on a fantastic challenge ride on the UK’s favourite long distance cycle route - The Sea to Sea and raise money for Sustrans at the same time. Sustrans and Saddle Skedaddle riders

Organised by Saddle Skedaddle, well known for their fantastic cycling holidays and winners of three awards at the Guardian/Observer Travel awards 2011, this exciting three day adventure is a trip not to miss.

Taking place over the weekend of 21 – 23 September this ride will start at Whitehaven, before heading eastwards into the wide open spaces and dramatic scenery of the Lake District, Cumbria and the North Pennines. This well paced cycling challenge ends 3 days and 140 miles later, on the North Sea coast at Tynemouth.

This ride is suited to those who cycle regularly or those that put in the training to be able to cycle at least 40 miles comfortably in a day. There are some steep climbs, eased by long descents, sections of easy flowing cycleway and quiet traffic free tracks.

On this fully supported event, your accommodation will be in local B&Bs, with refreshment stops and lunches provided each day in the unique Skedaddle style - no one will go hungry! The evenings are a chance to socialise with your fellow riders, and enjoy the local food and drink.

Itinerary

Day 1, Friday 21 September – Whitehaven to Penrith, 53 miles.
Day 2, Saturday 22 September - Penrith to Stanhope, 43 miles.
Day 3, Sunday 23 September - Stanhope to Tynemouth, 41 miles.

What's included

Two nights Bed and Breakfast accommodation
Breakfast and lunch plus en-route refreshments
Luggage transfers between accommodation
Full support including guides, qualified first aid and bike maintenance with support vehicle
Exclusive Sustrans Sea to Sea T-shirt and route map
People and bike transfers from Penrith and Whitehaven train stations and to Newcastle station from Tynemouth.
The camaraderie of riding a challenge with a group and a great sense of achievement at the end!

Costs and fundraising

The total cost of the ride is £300 – this will include a £100 donation to Sustrans as Saddle Skedaddle have kindly subsidised this ride to help us raise as much money as possible for the charity. To make your donation go even further be sure to tick the gift aid box to enable us to claim an extra 25% on your donation.

It would be great if you would like to make a larger donation or would like to raise sponsorship on this challenge ride. We can send you a fundraising pack, with lots of ideas on how to raise money from your friends and family for those who wish to raise more - and there will be some exciting prizes for the top fund raisers!

This will be a challenging and rewarding trip and one which you will not want to miss out on. There are limited places on this exclusive event so book now to secure your place and be part of this fantastic and memorable fundraising challenge ride.

For more information about this ride please email Saddle Skedaddle or call their info line on 0191 265 1110.