The Isle of Wight Cycling Festival provides the opportunity to get off the beaten track and experience some of the islands most beautiful, unspoilt, countryside. We have put together a selection of fantastic rides with options for all levels, including the famous 70 mile Cycle the Wight and the ultra-tough Hills Killer Mountain Bike challenge to family rides and forest trails. Each day of the week-long festival will offer cyclists the opportunity to sample different cycling routes that will take in the most picturesque areas of the Island as well as local landmarks and the occasional country pub!
Cycling is a fun, convenient and healthy way to get around. It’s an ideal way to explore the countryside, up close and at your own pace, stopping off to see the sights along the way and resting with a well-earned picnic or pub lunch! The Isle of Wight is blessed with rolling countryside that makes it perfect for exploring by bike!
Cycling Festival programmes are now available. Visit www.sunseaandcycling.com or call the events team on 01983 823070 to request a copy. The Isle of Wight Cycling Festival is organised and promoted by Isle of Wight Council.
Learn new cycling skills and marvel at the mountain bike stunt show at the launch of the Isle of Wight Cycling Festival. There will also be coaching for the public between displays so bring your wheels and have a go! A fun day full of family entertainment not to be missed.
Once again the Sink or Swim Cycle Race - where participants build their own floating bikes and try and pedal the River Medina without sinking - will return. Entrants are encouraged to build their own pedal-powered bike/boat, take to the river and race against each other. This event is fun for all the family and spectators will have the opportunity to ride one of our cycling festival swans after the riders have finished. Please call us for a free application form on 01983 823070.
Choose from 13, 26 or 52 mile courses and take on the challenge of an orienteering event against the clock. A mountain bike challenge of either 3, 7 or 14 Hills. Please click on this link https://www.iwight.com/cycling2010/frmHillsKiller.aspx to complete an online entry form.
600m pool swim, 35km bike ride and a 7.5km run in West Wight with stunning scenery. To book call 01983 752168. Please note booking is essential for this event.
British Cycling Federation coaches will be on hand to help with riding and race skills. Equipment is provided but riders may bring their own. Drop in and have a go!
Triathlon event held in the West Wight. Includes a three mile canoe and eight mile run. Fund raiser for Wessex Heartbeat and booking is essential. To register call 07790 401036.
70 mile route around the Isle of Wight following the round the Island cycle route. This event is not a race but a test of endurance and will raise money for the British Heart Foundation. There are also 50 mile and 15 mile routes available. Visit www.bhf.org.uk/cyclethewight2010 to register.
This year’s clothing sponsors are Target Dry and they have very kindly given us some Mac in a Sacs© to give away. To enter all you have to do is email [email protected] with the subject ‘Target Dry Competition’. Please state in the email what size you would like and your postal address.
Entries close on Sunday 3rd October 2010. Please note your details will not be passed onto any other organisation, however they may be added to our own database for future Isle of Wight Cycling Festival promotions and information.
Win a three night weekend break with Seaview Holidays on the Isle of Wight. Tollgate, the premier self catering bungalow has three bedrooms and sleeps 3-6 people.
To enter please email your name and address with the subject heading 'Competition - Seaview Holidays' to [email protected].
For more information on Seaview Holidays visit www.seaview-holidays.co.uk.
Terms and Conditions apply: This break cannot be redeemed during Bank Holiday weekends, and must be taken between May - October 2011. Please note travel is not included in this competition prize. Closing date is Friday 1st October 2010. By entering this competition you agree to be contacted by the Isle of Wight Cycling Festival by post or email.