Rotary Coast to Coast (Ilfacombe - Plymouth)
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Rotary Coast to Coast (Ilfracombe - Plymouth) Sunday, 18 May 2008
Sportive 150km (94 miles)
The route is all on roads, mainly on side roads with low levels of traffic. It is 150 km (94 miles). There are some steep hills on the way nearly 3000 m (9000 ft) of climbs. This is a tough course on country lanes with sharp blind corners. All roads will be open to normal traffic and all rules of the road apply at all times. Remember the most important thing is to FINISH!
You can start anytime between 8:00 am and 10:00 am at Ilfracombe Sea Front but you must finish at Plymouth before 8:00 pm. The fastest time is expected to be 5 hours 45 minutes with the majority of riders taking between 7 and 8 hours.
There will be water and snacks available on the route at the check points. Some check points will also have mechanics. See route for details.
You may enter as a team of 1 to 6 persons. Entry cost is £10 per person
Return transport for you and your bike from Plymouth to Ilfracombe will be available but must be pre booked. Cost £10 per person.
There will be toilets and changing facilities at the finish and a Barbeque.
Sportive ride prize will be for the team who get the highest score
Sportive Score = money raised / total team time
This is not a race, but your start and finish times will be logged and times will be available on the web site after the event.
Start : Ilfracombe Swimming Pool Finish: Coypool, Park & Ride, Plymouth.
Rotary Coast to Coast Fun Ride in Small Chunks
Scenic route between Ilfracombe and Plymouth
For Teams of Families, Friends, Clubs, Organisations or Businesses choose any section of this beautiful Sustrans route from scenic and flat estuary cycle tracks to stunning moor land byroads. The route passes through some of the most stunning scenery in England. You can ride as much of the route as you like, going between at least two check points. The minimum distance is five miles and you can Route Selection for advice on the difficulty of each section. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Remember you will have to ride there and back again or arrange for you own transport back.
Download a sponsorship form and get each member of the team to raise as much money as possible. This will help to raise your overall team score, see below.
Choose which registered charity you wish to get 50% of the money you raise. 1 charity per team entry. See charity page for details. The other 50% will go to Rotary club charities of which 40 % will go to your local Rotary Club to distribute to charities as they see fit. If you do not specify a charity then all the money you raise will be distributed to Rotary charities.
We strongly recommend all cyclists wear a helmet.
Fun ride prize will be for the team who gets the highest score. You may enter as a team of 1 to 6 persons. Entry cost is £10 per team.
Fun Ride Team Score = Total of each teams person miles x money raised
For Example a team of 6 riding from Bideford to Torrington and back which is 10 miles, and raising £20 each.
Fun Ride Team Score = 6 x 10 x 20 = 1200
There will also be spot prizes on the day for cute kids and fancy dress.
You can start any time from 8 am but you must have finished by 8 pm. Start early so you can relax and enjoy the day, take a picnic or stop at one of the many cafés and pubs on the way. Water will be available at every check point and some will have snacks and mechanics as well.
More details on both event here http://www.rotarycoast-coast.com
Sportive 150km (94 miles)
The route is all on roads, mainly on side roads with low levels of traffic. It is 150 km (94 miles). There are some steep hills on the way nearly 3000 m (9000 ft) of climbs. This is a tough course on country lanes with sharp blind corners. All roads will be open to normal traffic and all rules of the road apply at all times. Remember the most important thing is to FINISH!
You can start anytime between 8:00 am and 10:00 am at Ilfracombe Sea Front but you must finish at Plymouth before 8:00 pm. The fastest time is expected to be 5 hours 45 minutes with the majority of riders taking between 7 and 8 hours.
There will be water and snacks available on the route at the check points. Some check points will also have mechanics. See route for details.
You may enter as a team of 1 to 6 persons. Entry cost is £10 per person
Return transport for you and your bike from Plymouth to Ilfracombe will be available but must be pre booked. Cost £10 per person.
There will be toilets and changing facilities at the finish and a Barbeque.
Sportive ride prize will be for the team who get the highest score
Sportive Score = money raised / total team time
This is not a race, but your start and finish times will be logged and times will be available on the web site after the event.
Start : Ilfracombe Swimming Pool Finish: Coypool, Park & Ride, Plymouth.
Rotary Coast to Coast Fun Ride in Small Chunks
Scenic route between Ilfracombe and Plymouth
For Teams of Families, Friends, Clubs, Organisations or Businesses choose any section of this beautiful Sustrans route from scenic and flat estuary cycle tracks to stunning moor land byroads. The route passes through some of the most stunning scenery in England. You can ride as much of the route as you like, going between at least two check points. The minimum distance is five miles and you can Route Selection for advice on the difficulty of each section. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Remember you will have to ride there and back again or arrange for you own transport back.
Download a sponsorship form and get each member of the team to raise as much money as possible. This will help to raise your overall team score, see below.
Choose which registered charity you wish to get 50% of the money you raise. 1 charity per team entry. See charity page for details. The other 50% will go to Rotary club charities of which 40 % will go to your local Rotary Club to distribute to charities as they see fit. If you do not specify a charity then all the money you raise will be distributed to Rotary charities.
We strongly recommend all cyclists wear a helmet.
Fun ride prize will be for the team who gets the highest score. You may enter as a team of 1 to 6 persons. Entry cost is £10 per team.
Fun Ride Team Score = Total of each teams person miles x money raised
For Example a team of 6 riding from Bideford to Torrington and back which is 10 miles, and raising £20 each.
Fun Ride Team Score = 6 x 10 x 20 = 1200
There will also be spot prizes on the day for cute kids and fancy dress.
You can start any time from 8 am but you must have finished by 8 pm. Start early so you can relax and enjoy the day, take a picnic or stop at one of the many cafés and pubs on the way. Water will be available at every check point and some will have snacks and mechanics as well.
More details on both event here http://www.rotarycoast-coast.com
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