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Sussex BIG BIKE RIDE
Sunday 19 July


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Do something brilliant with your bike...
Join hundreds taking up the BIG BIKE RIDE challenge and raise money to change children's lives.

Heading off from the stunning grounds of Christ's Hospital School, Horsham, you can choose your challenge from one of three fantastic off road routes (25km, 50km, 75km) through the West Sussex countryside. There will also be music, food, drink and plenty of support for you and your bike so it's set to be a great day.

By raising sponsorship for taking part you will be supporting the NSPCC's Childs Voice Appeal to ensure that no child's cry for help goes unheard. Sadly a third of children calling ChildLine can't get through to talk to someone; by raising £250 you can help us transform ChildLine and the NSPCC Helpline so that whether they call, email, text or contact us online, we'll be here.

So go on, do something brilliant with your bike and raise money for the Child's Voice Appeal - together we can help to ensure every child has someone to turn to.

To take up the challenge simply sign up, collect sponsorship ... and get on your bike!

Choose your challenge - The routes

With three fantastic routes heading out through the West Sussex countryside, you can choose the challenge that suits you. Whichever route you ride you're in for varied terrain, stunning scenery and a real sense of achievement.

25km Castle Loop
A great challenge for those who need to get back on their bike, this mixed terrain route goes via Sedgwick Park and Castle ruins.

50km River Route
This undulating route, partly traffic free, heads south along the Downs link to the River Adur before returning back to the school via some great off road tracks.

75km Devils Trail
A tough challenge which reaches the South Downs and climbs the renowned Devils Dyke for some amazing views, before returning on a variety of country lanes and off-road tracks.

*Please note that these routes are subject to change.

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Event Details

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Registration
Entry fee is £10 and includes your full event pack plus a BIG BIKE RIDE t-shirt and medal on the day. All riders over 16 must register individually for H&S reasons. The event is not suitable for under 12s, and all under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
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Sponsorship
Sadly a third of children calling ChildLine can't get through to talk to someone; by raising £250 you will be helping us to answer more calls from children who desperately need our help.
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Start Location
Christ's Hospital school, Horsham, West Sussex,
RH13 0YP.

Registration opens from 08:00am

25km Castle Loop
Start time - 10:00am
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50km River Route
Start time - 9:30am
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75Km Devils Trail
Start time - 9:00am

Please note these are the start times for the first wave of each route, with additional waves going every 10 minutes. Please make sure you arrive at least half an hour before your route start time.
Facilities

Facilities
Toilets, cloakroom, car parking, refreshments, bike hire, bike surgery and first aid.

 
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On the day
Collect your t-shirt and medal!
T-Shirt

Kit List
Check out the kit list.
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Training Guide
Download a guide
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Parking
Car parking is available at the school.

For local information contact
www.visitsussex.org

Horsham Information Centre: 01403 211 661.

Trains
The nearest mainline train station is Horsham. We will be running a free shuttle mini bus service from outside the main entrance of the station for riders and their bikes between 8am and 9.30am on the day. Please contact the rail company directly for policies on bike travel.

Your Bike
Road bikes are not suitable for this event. The cycling routes are very accessible consisting of hard gravel paths with a few roads and the odd section of dirt! Therefore we recommend that you use a mountain bike or a hybrid bike with heavy tread tyres to take part in this event. If you are unsure of your bike’s suitability we suggest you take it into your local bike shop to ask their advice.

Directions
Directions to the venue.
 
Join this bike ride  

"Well done to you and all your team. My son and I joined in at short notice on Sunday and were made to feel so welcome. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. The ride was great fun with free drinks, bananas and chewy bars along the route! Thank you and congratulations."
Helen

"Thank you to all those involved for organising a superb bike ride. This really was one of the best charity rides that I have entered if not the best. Many Thanks."
Norman Barford

"I would like to congratulate everybody involved in making the BIG BIKE RIDE at Christ's Hospital such a wonderful occasion, can't tell you how much I enjoyed It. The people that were running around helping everyone deserve a slap on the back, they all made the day special. Once again thank you all so much."
Bruce Carpentiere

Check out the video clips to see what a great day it was!

The NSPCC shall not be liable for any loss or injury arising out of the event or its organisation other than any injury caused by the negligence of the NSPCC.