Can also be ridden as a
50 miler more info as below from the organisers:
I have run the Wessex Bike Ride now very successfully start and finishing in Salisbury for the last 15 years – and new for this year, we are starting / finishing at The Ralph Allen School, in Claverton Down Road, Bath.
I thought this may be of interest to all your members etc. and have attached an entry form for you and below is more information.
BATH 100 OR 50 MILE CIRCULAR BIKE RIDE
Get into gear and ride to help save lives from leukaemia!
The Anthony Nolan Trust is looking for riders to sign up now and to get into gear to help to save lives from Leukaemia by taking part in their forthcoming big bike ride which starts and finishes in Bath. The Wessex Bike Ride - 100 or 50 miles event, which has been running successfully for 15 years starting and finishing in Salisbury, is now taking place from the Ralph Allen School,Claverton Down Road, Bath on Sunday 13th September.
With this brand new start & finish in Bath, both routes of this spectacular ride head south past the Lions of Longleat. The short 50 mile route passes the Westbury White Horse while the long 100 mile route continues along the beautiful Wylye Valley passing Salisbury Cathedral, before turning north to skirt Salisbury Plain and on through the Vale of Pewsey before tackling the legendary Brassknocker Hill, whereupon a hero’s welcome awaits at the finish line.
Both routes will be fully marshalled with regular refreshment stops along the way, first aid and pick up vehicles if you get into a spot of bother. Over the years, the charity has received much praise for the professional way in which the Wessex Bike Ride has been run, both on it’s safety, the fantastic scenery on route and for the special attention paid to the riders along the routes.
The Wessex Bike Ride routes have been carefully planned to give everyone a really good day out. Last years event was the largest cycling event, hosting over 600 riders and raising over £20,000 for The Anthony Nolan Trust. All the competitors have to do is telephone for an entry form and upon receipt of entry fee they will be sent a registration pack and sponsor form. The routes are challenging yet beautiful so that the competitors can raise sponsorship for their efforts. The money raised could quite literally save lives. Leukaemia can strike anyone at any time. The charity saves lives from leukaemia by managing the UK’s most successful bone marrow register recruiting new donors. Currently there are over 7,000 children and adults depending on this independent charity for a life-saving transplant”.
If you would like to ride to save a life please telephone:- 0845 460 1342 to register or apply on-line at
www.bike-events.com We look forward to you joining us on this superb bike ride.
I look forward to hearing from you Andrew, and thank you very much for your time.
Kindest regards,
Sharon
Sharon Wells
Regional Fundraising Manager
South West England & South Wales
Ë Mobile: 07909 907211
(Direct Line/Fax: 01202 600629
(General Enq: 01506 655361
7Email: sharon.wells@anthonynolan.org.uk
:Website:
www.anthonynolan.org.ukEvents for 2009/2010:
Next event.......
Anthony Nolan Star Treks 5 miles - Midnight Beach Walk, Bournemouth - Sat 5 Sept (Come light up the Beach & Skies with us!)
Wessex 100 or 50 Mile Bike Ride - Sun 13 Sept
Claerwen Dam 185ft Abseil - 13 Sept
Margam Castle Fright Night (Most Haunted in UK) Sat 19 Sept
Harbourview 100ft Abseil - POOLE Sun 20 Sept
The BIG Fun Run - Cardiff - 26 Sept
Castaway Island 5 day Survival 26-30 Sept
Bodmin Jail Fright Night - 10.30pm-7am (incl.full breakfast) 10 Oct 09
Symonds Yat Abseil Cliff Abseil - 9 May 2010 (Stunning Views)
Canonteign 220ft Waterfall abseil 15 & 16 May 2010 (Spectacular!)
Cardiff Dragon Boat Race - Sun 6 June 2010
Bath Dragon Boat Race - Sun 13 June 2010
Castaway 5 Day Survival - Wed 23 - Sun 27 June '10
Poole Dragon Boat Race - Sun 4 July 2010
Wessex Bike Ride 100/50 - Sun 12 Sept 2010
Castaway Beach Survival - Sat 25 - Wed 29 Sept '10
Contact Sharon Wells for further info on any of the above events
Visit us at
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