A fantastic day out with various routes of 6, 17 or 23 miles so you are sure to find something to suit for every member of the family!

There will be a registration fee of £5.00 (advance) or £10.00 (on the day) per cyclist and participants are encouraged to register before the event. We ask that all participants try to aim to raise £50 in sponsorship. To register for this event please fill in the registration form on the Diabetes UK website at http://www.diabetes.org.uk/Events_in_full/Fundraising/Sports/Cycling/Big-Bike-Ride-Rutland-Water1/?print=1

Cyclists are encouraged to register in advance. We ask that participants try to aim to raise £50 in sponsorship. The person who raises the most sponsorship will win a Sedona bike (or equivalent) worth £349 generousely donated by Giant!

http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-gb/bikes/model/sedona/9331/49865/

http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-gb/bikes/model/sedona.w/9362/49946/

There will also be runners up a prize of a Quick Fix Combo Pack RRP £29.99 (includes a mini pump, saddle bag, tool, and puncture repair kit)

http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-gb/gear/product/quick.fix/575/39125/

On the Day

Registration will open from 10:00am and close at 11:00am. Cyclists are invited to set off at their own pace during these times. The registration desk will close at 4:00pm and we ask all participants to return to the registration desk before this time to check back in and recieve thier goody bags.

Route

There are a variety of routes to choose from:

• 23 mile route which loops the whole site including the peninsula
• 17 mile route which loops the whole site excluding the peninsula
• 6 mile route from Normanton car park to the Tourist Information Centre

Facilities

• Parking (Charges apply)
• Cycle hire available *
• Refreshments at start and finish points
• Toilets on site
• Cafes and pubs en route
• You are welcome to bring your own picnic

*If you would like to hire a bike you will need to book this well in advance of the day as there will be limited availability. Please call the cycle hire shop directly on 01780 720 888.