How many rides are in the festival? There are over 60 rides in the 2010 festival programme. Do I have to book on the rides? Each ride is either booking advised, booking essential or booking not essestial. If the ride is booking essential then you have to call the ride leader before the ride. How do I know if the ride is suitable for me? Each ride is graded for pace and difficulty. The grade ranges from Easy - Strenuous and pace ranges from Gentle - Fast. Rides will also specify if they are suitable for on or off road bikes. Can children go on the rides? There are lots of family friendly rides in the programme but all children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. How much do the rides cost? All the rides have different costs. Some are free or require a donation to charity and some have an entry fee. Please check each individual ride for details. More information For a list of all the rides in the 2010 festival click here.
What is Cycle the Wight? Cycle the Wight is a circular ride around the Isle of Wight which is approx 70 miles long. There are also 2 smaller routes in addition to Cycle the Wight which are suitable for families and less experienced riders. When does it take place? Cycle the Wight takes place on Sunday 26th September 2010 with a start time of approx 9am. How much does it cost to take part? Cycle The Wight (Round the Island Route approx 70 miles) £5 + Sponsorship Shorter Route (Half Round the Island Route and return approx 50 miles) £5 + Sponsorship Family Route (Approx 15 miles start at Shanklin - Children free) £5 + Sponsorship Is the event sponsored? The event is not for profit and raises money for The British Heart Foundation. More information For more information about Cycle the Wight click here