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THE ISLE OF WIGHT CYCLING FESTIVAL NEEDS YOU! Are you passionate about your pushbike? Do you enjoy the breathtaking beauty of the Island’s natural wonders all from the saddle of your bike?
Would you like to be a key member of the UK's largest cycling festival? If any of the above apply to you why not join this year’s Isle of Wight Cycling Festival as a volunteer ride leader?
The event has gone from strength to strength and we are now looking to increase our team of dedicated cycling enthusiasts, without whom the event would not be possible. For further details, please contact Claire Critchison, Isle of Wight Council Events Team, on 01983 823070, e-mail claire.critchison@iow.gov.uk by 30th April 2008. The dates for the 2008 festival are 13th - 21st September Dates for the main events are: Launch day and Sink or Swim - Saturday 13th September Singles Cycle - Saturday 13th September West Wight Triathlon - Sunday 14th September Hills Killer - Sunday 14th September
Go Ride Cycle Skills Day - Saturday 20th September Wight Challenge - Saturday 20th September Cycle the Wight, Round the Island Route - Sunday 21st September These dates have now been confirmed and further details will be available soon.
| CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE WHO TOOK PART IN THE HILLS KILLER EVENT. RESULTS AVAILABLE ONLINE HERE |
2008 details will be available in June
The Isle of Wight Cycling Festival is back for 2007 with a variety of events suitable for all ages and abilities. To see a list of all the rides in the programme view 'What's On'
The Festival will launch at Seaclose Park, Newport with a fantastic Cycle Show where there will be all kinds of cycling experiences to take part in. Highlights of the day will include a mountain bike stunt display and the crazy 'Sink or Swim' Cycle the Medina event that see cycle eccentrics create pedal powered crafts that will get them from one side of the river to the other - hopefully without getting wet! This year we will be welcoming TV celebrity Charlie Dimmock to start the Sink or Swim race. A highlight for 2007 will be the Singles Cycle on Saturday 22nd September. Booking is essential, please compleate and return the singles cycle registration form. Back for 2007 is Cycle the Wight, a 65 mile road ride around our beautiful Island in aid of our nominated charity, the British Heart Foundation which takes place on Sunday 16th September. Visit the Cycle The Wight section for more information. New for 2007 is the inclusion of the Wight Challenge – A multi discipline event that features running, cycling and kayaking. This popular event has been running for a number of years and we are pleased to be incorporating this as part of the Isle of Wight Cycling Festival on Saturday 15th September. |
| Also taking place is the 2007 West Wight Triathlon on Sunday September 16th. This is one of the most picturesque triathlon events in the South of England. It consists of a 600 metre pool swim, 35km cycle, 7.5 km run. The cycle route takes in the spectacular coastal Military Road and the run is a flat out and back route along the River Yar. This is great training for the Island’s toughest ride, The Hills Killer, which returns to test even the strongest of competitors. To find out more and to see last year’s finish times then visit the Hills Killer section. If you prefer your cycling to be a little less strenuous then take advantage of our daily rides which are organised by local enthusiasts and cycle groups. Full details of these rides can be found on the Programme section as and when we receive them. To keep up to date with what’s happening then join our Mailing list here. To see pictures of our cycling events then visit the Gallery section If you have any specific questions then please feel free to Contact Us. |
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