A charity pedal though the thriving Port City of Southampton and surrounding Hampshire countryside

NEW DATE!! Sunday 10th May 2009, Mayflower Park, Southampton. Staggered starts from 9:30am onwards.

10 miles, 25 miles or 45 miles plus the option of free 2.5 mile family bike rides to dock head

A fun challenge for everyone, whatever age or ability!

The Deloitte and Sailors' Society Cycle 2009 is a one-day charity fundraising event. By fundraising and participating you'll be helping us enrich lives of seafarers and their families around the world.

Starting and finishing on the Southampton water front at Mayflower Par, three circular cycle routes follow roads and cycle paths through Southampton and rural Hampshire. You can ride on your own or take part in a team.

This is a leisurely pedal - not a race! All three routes will be marshalled, clearly signed and include refreshment stops en-route, kindly provided by the Hampshire Women's Institute.

Every cyclist who takes part will receive a T-shirt, goody bag and medal.

Fun for all the family

Spectators, supporters and cyclists can enjoy entertainment at Mayflower Park throughout the day, including mountain bike stunt displays, a bike doctor, great music, stalls, bouncy castle, licensed bar and local food and drink.

Corporate teams

Looking for a fun, team building challenge? Want to raise funds for a good cause? Why not enter as a team? A specially commissioned glass trophy will be awarded to the Highest Corporate Fundraising Team.

Sponsorship

Although there is no minimum sponsorship, we'd like all individual cyclists to try to raise at least £50 each.

JUST GIVING - making fundraising easy

Why not set up a Deloitte and Sailors' Society Cycle 2009 on-line sponsorship page at Just Giving?

To do this, [click here], go to "create your page", select the "Deloitte and Sailors' Society Cycle 2009" as your chosen event, and away you go!

Prizes to be won!

Cyclists who raise over £100 sponsorship will be entered into a prize draw to win a week's holiday in Devon or Cornwall courtesy of Hoburne Holidays. The highest individual fundraiser will win a trophy and a year's free membership to Sprint Health Club, Southampton.

FREE Family Bike Rides around Dock Head
Port owner ABP has kindly granted permission for special rides around the Eastern Dock which is normally closed to the public. Cyclists may book a dock ride in addition to, or instead of, one of the three main routes. This leisurely two and a half mile round trip takes in Dock Head where you can look at the Dock as well as admire views across the Solent - a perfect photo opportunity!

All ages are welcome although under 18's must be supervised by an adult. Places are strictly limited so booking is essential (please fill in and return a registration form or book in on the day). Although this is a free ride, a nominal suggested donation of £3 per person would be welcomed to support the charity work.

How to register

There are three ways to register:

1. Register online at www.bike-events.com
2. Register by post. [Click here] to download and print an entry form or contact the Events team for an entry form
   on 023 8051 5950 or cycle@sailors-society.org
3. Enter on the day.

Entry Fees

Adults:                            £10 early bird discount (book by 20th March 2009) - £15 (book by 27th April 2009) or £20 on the day.

Young adults (12-17): Half price.

Under 12s:                    FREE (must be accompanied by a paying adult) No concessions.

Cheques or credit card payments only please. No cash. The charity is unable to refund entry fees. In the event of participant cancellation or non-attendance the entry fee will be treated as a charitable donation

Routes

To view the routes in detail [click here] or see below for overview;

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For more information

Contact our Events team on 02380 515 950 or email cycle@sailors-society.org or [click here] to download Deloitte and Sailors' Society Cycle 2009 leaflet.