Virgin Money Cyclone Cycling Event

Virgin Money Cyclone Cycling Event

Saturday 29 June

Newcastle

Registration for the this year's challenge is now open. Check out the Virgin Money website for further details.  Choose from the 33, 63 or 104 mile routes.

Contact

Northern & Yorkshire Office

Email

northyorks@diabetes.org.uk

Phone

01325 488606

Website

Virgin Money Cyclone

This event is just one of a number of amazing cycling challenges, all part of the Virgin Money Cyclone Cycling Festival

So why not  join in and raise money for Diabetes UK. Registration is through the website (https://virginmoneycyclone.co.uk/CycloneChallengeEnter.asp) and all you need to do is to choose Diabetes UK from the drop down menu when asked which charity you would like to ride for.

Once you have registered with the event organisers we will send you your sponsorship pack or download the relevant documents from those listed on the right of this page.

The Virgin Money Cyclone Challenge rides are now recognised as one of the premier cycling events in the UK where non competitive cyclists can test their fitness and set themselves a personal challenge.

The three events and distances have been planned to ensure that there is a challenge for everyone and one that will allow you to ride within your capabilities. All rides meander through the beautiful Northumbrian countryside, passing through quiet lanes and hidden unspoilt villages.

All rides start and finish at the Newcastle Falcons Rugby Club, Kingston Park. Along the route there are a number of Feed Stations which will have energy drinks, bars and bananas all provided as part of the entry fee plus a selection of hot drinks and cakes/sandwiches which can be purchased.

Designed for families and those just who want to enjoy the countryside without any large hills. The route is undulating and ascends for a total of 390M (1280ft) whilst passing through a number of small villages with pubs and Coffee shops.

This ride is for semi serious cyclists or those who want a challenge. It is a hilly route and not to be entered without a little previous training. The route is the same route as Ride C for the first half and then goes off in a different direction to eventually join up with ride C again for the last 1/3rd of the ride. It ascends 1217M (3993ft) in the 62mls.

A serious challenge for the more experienced cyclists or those who are very fit. The route is very hilly with 2374m (7789ft)of climbing. The route is very choppy with 8 significant climbs and the highest point is Troughend Common (340m),west of Otterburn in the Cheviot Hills. Riders competing this distance will have the additional challenge of achieving Gold, Silver or Bronze Standard for their ride. All rides use safe and quiet roads and visit numerous villages along their way. Finishers in all events will be given a finishing time as well as intermediate split times. Riders will be able to download a certificate after completion of the event which will show their finishing time.

Riders will be set off in groups of 60 starting from 8am. Riders registering for the different rides are requested to register in the following order:

Entry Fee

Adult over 16 - all rides: £25

Youth Rides A & B: £12.50

All places must be booked through the Virgin Money Cyclone website.

Every rider will receive a free T-shirt and Certificate upon completion of their event. There are numerous cafes and pubs along all three of the routes where competitors can stop and have a rest as well as taking on board food and drink.

Charity Information

There is a bonus if you decide to ride on behalf of a charity. You will then be eligible to win one of the great prizes on offer for those raising the most amount for their charity. In 2011 there were over £2000 in prizes on offer courtesy of Madison.

It is not possible to enter on the day of the event or the day before. Entries will close on the 24th June or sooner if the maximum for each ride is reached.