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9 - 10 June 2012
How about a midnight cycle around the streets of London during the 2012 Olympic year, join our team of Roy's Riders.
Cycle 102km (64 miles) past some of Londons most famous landmarks. Encounter a deserted City of London, including Tower Bridge, Canary Wharf, Hampstead Heath, London Zoo, Piccadilly Circus, British Museum, London Eye, Houses of Paliament, Trafalgar Square, Royal Albert Hall, Battersea Power Station and many more sites on this unique challenge.
London Nightrider is a great way of exploring London with a fully signposted route with short breaks and refreshments along the way.
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09 June 2012
The IG Markets London Nocturne, the elite, night time inner city cycling event, celebrated another record breaking year with an estimated crowd of 10,000 packed around Smithfield Market on Saturday 9 June to witness an evening of extraordinary entertainment.
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9 - 10 June 2012
NIGHTRIDER is an exciting way to raise funds for Practical Action, whilst exploring one of the world’s best known cities by bicycle at night!
Registration Fee: £39 /Fundraising Target: £250
Be part of this unique London event in the Olympic year and see over 50 of our great capital's most famous landmarks by the magic of moonlight
Practical Action’s work helps millions of people across the developing world support themselves out of poverty. Bikes are just one of the technologies that we use in Nepal. Here bikes can be used with trailers for transporting goods and also as bike ambulances.
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9 - 10 June 2012
The extremely popular Open Garden Squares Weekend will take place immediately after the extended Diamond Jubilee Bank Holiday. Around 200 community gardens, many that are not usually open to the public, will be taking part ranging from the historic to the traditional through to roof gardens and allotments and even HMP Wormwood Scrubs! People will be encouraged to walk and cycle between the gardens and there will be a series of guided walks and cycle rides, for more details please visit the website.
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9 - 10 June 2012
Join thousands of cyclists on this amazing overnight bike ride. Starting at either Alexandra Palace or Crystal Palace around midnight, you will ride a circular route through a moonlit London to raise vital funds for Leonard Cheshire Disability. Entry costs £39 and we ask riders to fundraise £175 for our charity. This is a completely unique event and one you'll remember for years to come!
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09 June 2012
On the home turf of our RideIt! event manager, you will be pleasantly surprised by the routes we have on offer this weekend. We might be biased, but we think they will prove to be simply a gem to cycle.
Route description:
As we are on Dean’s home ground, the pressure is on for him to pull some awesome rides out of the bag, and he certainly does not disappoint! This area has it all, with fast flowing tracks along the edges of the Thames, a blast of single-track action and a floury in the South Chilterns. This RideIt! Classic is pretty accessible for all to enjoy.
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9 - 10 June 2012
AfriKids a child rights charity working to alleviate extreme child poverty and suffering for children in Ghana. We are looking for cyclists to do a sponsored event to raise money for a great cause!
Nightrider takes place in London on 9th- 10th June whilst the capital sleeps. Cyclists set off from Crystal Palace or Alexandra Palace and follow a 100km circular route past over fifty of London’s most famous landmarks, seeing city like never before. Registration ends 14th April please contact amaatteen@afrikids.org for more info
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9 - 10 June 2012
A one day charity ride with a difference...it’s at night!
Nightrider™ - an exciting 100km moonlit ride past London’s iconic landmarks.
Tower Bridge, a deserted City of London, Canary Wharf, London Zoo, Piccadilly Circus, British Museum, London Eye, Houses of Parliament, Trafalgar Square and more...
Help raise £1 million in 1 night! Support any charity of your choice.
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9 - 10 June 2012
Embark on an exciting 100km moonlit bike ride through London and raise money for Breakthrough Breast Cancer.
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10 June 2012
Enjoy cycling across the glorious wetlands of the Somerset Levels in this annual favourite.
Join over 1000 other cyclists and choose between either a 25 or 50 mile route.
Everyone is welcome but under 16's must be accompanied by an adult.
Entry fees are £15 for adults and £7.50 for under 16's
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10 June 2012
On the home turf of our RideIt! event manager, you will be pleasantly surprised by the routes that are simply a gem to cycle.
Route description:
Credit where credit is due, our event manger, Dean comes up trumps for this ride! Nestled just over the Thames lies the Southern Chilterns and this is where this cycling adventure gets in to motion. Envisage mile upon mile of country roads, rolling farmland and some teasing mini hill climbs. Now live it, and join us for a brilliant day in (and out) of the saddle!
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10 June 2012
Now in its fifth year. Suitable for competent cyclists of all ages. (Under 12s must be accompanied. We will set out on a triangular circuit from artsdepot to Friern Barnet, Whetstone and back to North Finchley. We will then head towards Finchley Central, where there will be a refreshment/entertainment break. Victoria Park. After lunch we will set off on the ‘Green Ride’ section of the rally at 2-15pm.The rally will be escorted by trained stewards, St John Ambulance and Police cyclists. Assemble for the start outside artsdepot, N12 OGA, from 11-00am for 12noon dep. Please register online.
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14 - 17 June 2012
Test your limits – link two of the world’s most iconic football stadiums by bike as you raise money for hospice care:
Three days of cycling in idyllic French and English scenery two international stadiums one incredible experience.
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16 - 24 June 2012
Bike Week is the UK’s biggest mass participation cycling event – with almost half a million people participating at events across the country. The aim is to get more people cycling, more often, and the event offers something for everyone – from families, schools and companies, to seasoned cyclists and those who have never cycled before.
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17 June 2012
Be part of the legendary London to Brighton Bike Ride, our flagship fundraising event. Cycle through the countryside from capital to coast and be part of a special group of people all cycling and raising vital funds to help us save lives.
If you're looking forward to joining us in June on the London to Brighton Bike Ride registration will open at 10am, Saturday 3 March 2012.
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23 June 2012
London will host its first ever exploration of cultural and architectural history on bicycles: a free urban expedition called VELONOTTE LONDON.
This architectural event will take participants from the Victoria monument to East London while discussing London’s architecture, urban policy and cultural life, culminating in a tour through the newly built Olympic Village.
VELONOTTE will transform East London into an open-air museum, we promise an unforgettable experience of a moonlit tour for all those who are interested in the city’s urban and cultural delights.
Please register online.
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23 June 2012
Challenging, technical, tough and grin inducing fun! The Peak District National Park is home to this cheeky ride that demands attention and a spot of skill. Pedaling away from base, we gain height immediately with a steady climb that leads to the first descent which climbs 700ft! This sets the president for the day’s riding; massive climbs, technical challenges and whopping descents are on the menu. Depending on condition on the day, we will take in Jacobs ladder. Due to the technical terrain, there is no long route at this event. The medium route will be more than enough!
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23 June 2012
Join us to cycle a London and Surrey loop based on the Olympic Road Race. This is the perfect challenge for cycling enthusiasts and novices as you will have the opportunity to complete a significant part of the Olympic circuit.
For more information please contact the challenge team on 0207 091 6111 or email challenge@careinternational.org
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24 June 2012
This is a smashing ride to enjoy at the peak of your season. The longroute starts out with a tough loop taking in a fair few local climbs on some quiet roads with plenty of fantastic views. If we’ve tired you out, there is the option to sneak back on the short route, otherwise it’s into the Hope Valley and then onto the Snake Pass
Snake Pass one of the classic climbs in Britain is at a 7% gradient for 3.2 miles it's no wonder that it features regularly in races like the Tour of Britain. The record stands at just over 10 minutes - can you beat that?
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24 June 2012
The 46 mile loop starts and finishes close to Hampton Court, location of this year's Olympic cycling time trial. We will also ride up Box Hill, along a section of the Olympic road race route. Other highlights include the scenic North Downs and following the Thames from Kingston to Hampton.
The ride is to raise money for Ganet's Adventure School, a small primary school in Malawi with big ideas.
This Bike Week 2012 event will be a social experience as well as a physical challenge. We will ride in small groups suited to different abilities, each group will be led by an experienced cyclist.
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24 June 2012
Get on your bike for a great family cycling event in Chelmsford, in aid of Little Havens Children's Hospice - the annual sponsored Essex Countryside Bike Ride! There is something to suit all abilities and ages with three distances to choose from: The 10 mile route starts at 11am and is great for beginners and families; The 25 mile route is aimed at cyclists wanting to push themselves a bit further; The 60 mile route is aimed at those a bit more experienced or people looking for a challenge. Medals, secure bike parking, music, refreshments, entertainment and fun for all the family!
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29 June - 02 July 2012
Leave the rain behind and set off on a unique ten day African adventure!
Cycle across lush highlands and vast open savannas and descend into the spectacular Rift Valley on this unmissable cycle challenge which includes a trip to one of our projects where you can see the difference your support makes.
Departing from London on 26th November 2012 we’ll be cycling 400km from the foot of Mount Kenya to the shores of Lake Victoria- riding across the equator along the way!
* The chance to see Zebras, Giraffes, Elephants, Antelopes and more in their natural habitat
* Pass through some of the last remaining rainforest in East Africa and meet friendly local communities
* Feel like a superhero as we complete the ascent of the Elgayo Escarpment!
This incredible challenge is suitable for both experienced cyclists and those of average fitness (with training!) and everyone is welcome from individuals to teams of friends, colleagues or clients!
Until the end of October registration costs just £199 (£299 thereafter) and minimum sponsorship of £2700 is required. Computer Aid will be there every step of the way to support you in your fundraising and training and the trip includes everything from flights and hotels to bike hire and full back up from an experienced and ATOL accredited tour company.
For more information contact Rachel via email or call her for a friendly chat on 020 8361 5540
To sign up today, visit our online registration form here.
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29 June - 02 July 2012
Enjoy a long weekend cycling to the Eiffel Tower!
This long-weekend challenge cover the 300km distance from London to Paris in just three days.
We set off through the streets of south London and cycle through undulating countryside towards the south coast before catching the Ferry to France.
The next day we cycle from Dieppe through sleepy Normandy villages to Gournay en Bray- with some challenging hills to conquer along the way!
As we approach Paris on day three our surroundings become more urban. We reach the city centre via its most famous park, the Bois de Boulogne. From there it’s just a couple of kilometres along wide Parisian boulevards to the city’s most famous landmark, the Eiffel Tower, our finish line!
Day four is free for you to explore the sights of Paris or just take a well earned rest, before boarding the Eurostar for a relaxing journey back to London.
For more information or to sign up contact Rachel via email or call her for a friendly chat on 020 8361
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29 - 30 June 2012
Cycle 100km from London to Brighton at night
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30 June - 01 July 2012
The Dunwich Dynamo is a 200 km night ride from London to the lost city of Dunwich on the Suffolk Coast.
From 1992 to 1998 it ran as commercial pay-to-enter event. In 1999 it became free -just-turn-up-and-ride. This Successful format has continued since 2000.
Setting a date for an informal 'turn-up-and-ride' event - on the Saturday night nearest the full moon in July - preserves the most important element of the event, the company of other riders.
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30 June - 09 July 2012
The Malawi bike ride helps support Link Community Development to improve access to quality education in Malawi. The 2012 event will take you through some beautiful scenery, provide some exciting cycling challenges together with a fantastic group and allow you the unique opportunity of seeing our development work in action.
Transport for London