Just Bike Option B - 50km England
18 September 2010
Just Bike is an exciting one day bike ride event open to charities and individuals, infact anyone who is keen to get on their bike for their chosen charity. Choose the 50km cross country route through the scenic and glorious countryside of the Ridgeway and Wessex. Not as tough as our 100km route, but still a challenge to get stuck into and raise money for your chosen cause!
More Information
Distance
Choose either the 30km road route or the 50km or 100km cross country routes. All are circular and both start and finish at Coate Water Country Park near Swindon.
Charity
This charity event is open to all charities. You will be joined by cyclists representing loads of different charities all riding for very different reasons. If you want to raise funds and get your charity’s name out there then join up now. So far over 200 charities have been represented on JUST events. You might also like to know that we have availability set up three key charity partners so if you know a charity that may be interested in being one of these then please do let us know.
Venue
The event will be based at Coate Water Country Park near Swindon. This peaceful park is just 5 minutes from the M5, convenient to the town and on the edge of some of the most glorious and rolling countryside in the country
Routes
The routes are mixed terrain and mountain bikes are essential. The terrain is not serious off road but there are plenty of muddy patches and some puddles. Most of the routes are on country lanes and the routes undulate throughout. This makes for a varied and enjoyable route through some of the most peaceful, scenic, idealic, glorious and enjoyable countryside in the country. You will enjoy it.
You will also be challenged so good preparation is essential. We will provide you with bike advice, training guidance and kit recommendations. Full event details will be sent to you once you have joined up.
Cost
On Joining Up you are required to pay a fee of £55 per person for the 50km.
What's provided prior to the event:
- Full event pack upon registering
- Full event plans thoughout the build up to the event
- Monthly newsletters with all the latest event information
- Training and fundraising advice
- JUST BIKE advice and info on the website and at the end of the phone
What's provided on the event:
- Medical support team and lots of TLC from our staff
- Complete safety back up
- Two power stations along the route with, loos, snacks, drinks, support, big smiles and encouragement.
- Breakfast at start
- Packed lunch en route
- Hot drinks at finish
- JUST BIKED T-shirt
What's provided after the event:
- Newsletter with all the gossip from the event!
- JUST BIKED certificates emailed to you after the
If you'd like any further information please contact Gemma.
Itinerary
07.00 Sign-in opens at Coate Water Country Park near Swindon for both 50km and 100km rides. A hot breakfast will be served along with tea and coffee giving you the energy you need for the big day! You will need to be signed in and ready to ride by 8.40am. Please do come prepared for the ride with the necessary kit for all weathers! Read on for full kit lists. There is free on site parking at the park and this will be sign posted for you on the day. Don’t forget your bike!
08.30 Sign-in closes. All riders will need to gather for the JUST BIKE opening ceremony (with the infamous ATD warm-up!) and then we all start the ride together.
09.05 JUST BIKE 50km route start.
11:45 Big cheers all round as the first expected the first 50km riders back at the start location. Having completed the circuit all riders are congratulated at the finish and receive their Just Biked t-shirt and refreshments.
15.30 This is the time we expect the final 50km cyclists back to Coate Water Country Park for a huge congratulation, refreshments and their well deserved Just Biked t-shirt and refreshments.
There is no time limit for any route, these are predicted times. To achieve all of these distance is undoubtedly a huge achievement.
This is an outline itinerary. Distances and timings are subject to change for logistical or safety reasons. We will keep you constantly updated about any changes.
Testimonials
I just wanted to thank the team for a superb days riding. Despite the weather conditions, everyone along the route remained upbeat and encouraging and certainly helped me to finish the course!!Many thanks and looking forward to next year.
