Do you fancy taking on a challenge next year for the charity Toybox – helping street children in Latin America? Toybox are organizing a brand new sponsored cycle challenge for 2010 - Hadrian’s Cycleway from Whitehaven to Newcastle in just 3 days!

The challenge will take you through some of the country’s most beautiful countryside and along part of Hadrian’s Wall. The route is 144 miles in total averaging 47 miles per day. We are looking for 50 cyclists to take part.

Challenge Dates:
Sat 14th - Mon 16th August 2010

What’s involved?

* Saturday - the longest day… Our challenge starts early in the morning from Whitehaven. We will cycle a fairly flat 66 miles to our first overnight stop at Carlisle.
* Sunday - time for a breather… We will cycle 34 miles to Once Brewed in Northumberland for our second overnight stay.
* Monday - finish line in sight… We will cycle 41 miles on our final leg to Newcastle Upon-Tyne where we will stay overnight and return you to Whitehaven on Tuesday morning.

More information on the route: www.cycle-routes.org/HADRIANSCYCLEWAY

What do Toybox Provide?

* Accommodation at Carlisle, Once Brewed & Newcastle Upon-Tyne
* Breakfast, lunch from the van & all evening meals except at Carlisle (A list of eating establishments will be provided)
* An experienced cyclist to lead the team
* Support vehicle with first aider
* Transport from Newcastle to Whitehaven at the end of the challenge (including cycles, baggage and you)
* List of accommodation and car parks in Whitehaven

What you need to do

* Register your interest by filling in the form on the right
* Get yourself to and from Whitehaven for the start of the event
* Provide your own bicycle!
* Raise a minimum of £750 – every £1 you raise will make a difference
* There will also be a small personal charge to cover the cost of food and accommodation (Approx £135). A 25% deposit needed upon final booking.

Interested?

If you own a bike and are up for a challenge then please fill in the form to register your interest by the 14th April 2009 (note this is not a final booking – but only to gauge interest)

Test pdf

Yes, I would like to get involved!