Great Notts Bike Ride Entries Now Live
Posted: 9 April
The Great Notts Bike Ride, sponsored by Boots, launched last week at Boots Headquarter in Beeston. Geoff Thomas, former England footballer and Forest player attended and staked his intention to take part in a the new 100 mile Sportive Route that has been introduced by organisers, Nottingham Country Council, this year.
The Great Notts Bike Ride aims at getting more people on bikes and having some fun whilst getting fit. With two new route options, including a Family Lap Challenge and a 100 mile Sportive, plus a Corporate Challenge for businesses, there really is something for everyone. Entries for all routes have gone live today on the event website www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/bikeride
Taking place on Sunday 22 June, during national Bike Week, the Great Notts Bike Ride will also feature a 50 mile Challenge Ride and an 18 mile Community Ride, open to both individuals and organisations taking part in the Freeth Cartwright Corporate Challenge.
The Corporate Challenge invites businesses to take part in the Great Notts Bike Ride in teams with the challenge of raising the most money for the five event charities, rather than completing the course in the fastest time.
The County Council wants to increase the charitable impact of the event, aiming to double the donations generated from £40,000 in 2007 to £80,000 this year. An additional charity; The Geoff Thomas Foundation, has been added to the four which benefited last year; Marie Curie Cancer Care, When you Wish Upon A Star, Rainbows Hospice and Cerebral Palsy Sport.
All routes will begin and end at Holme Pierrepont at varying times on the Sunday:
- Family Lap Challenge
- Community Ride (18 miles)
- Challenge Ride (50 miles)
- Sportive (100 miles)
- Freeth Cartwright Corporate Challenge (18 / 50 miles)
To enter any of the Great Notts Bike Ride events visit the website www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/bikeride and enter online or download an entry form for a friend.
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