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Pedal Power for the Hospice
1st June 2024 - 30th June 2024
Summer is on the way and that also means it’s get the bike out time too!
We’re reaching out to our supporters; existing and new, of all ages and abilities to see if you can take on Pedal Power for the Hospice London to Brussels as our home team.
We’re excited to bring back our Hospice pedal Power virtual challenge this summer in support of Business Industrials Solution who are physically cycling from London to Brussels – our away team.
Perfect for new cyclists, experienced riders, individuals and families – something for everyone on wheels.
This summer we’re asking our supporters to take to the pedals and cycle 217 miles which is the distance between London and Brussels, whether on your mountain bike, road bike, indoor bike, a combination of, and either all in one go or over the month of June 2024.
Challenge Details
Date: Takes place between 1st June – 30th June 2024 (either in one go or over this period of time)
Location: Virtual; road, cycle trails, mountain, spin bike at home or gym
Who can take part: Experienced riders, social riders, new to cycling, individuals and families
Reg Fee: £5 individual
- Hospice t-shirt available to purchase at £8.50
Entry includes;
Hospice Buff
Challenge certificate
Emails about the challenge including fundraising hints and tips
Access to our dedicated events face book group to share your rides and photos
Invite to join our Hospice of the Valleys Strava Club
Support from our friendly Fundraising Team
Fundraising Incentives;
Your entry fee contributes to the cost of administering the event, but it’s the money you raise that will be channeled into supporting patients and their loved ones living with a life-limiting illness.
That’s why we’re kindly asking if you can raise; £70.60
Which represents the total number of patients supported last year
Adults – FREE entry in prize draw for £50 gift voucher.
Children – FREE entry in prize draw for 4 x FREE EGNI vouchers.
Getting Started – Just click on the links below
Sign up to the Pedal Power for Hospice by clicking on Im in Sign Me Up! – pick your stage. You will receive an email welcome pack.
Set up your fundraising page by linking to the Pedal Power for the Hospice Campaign on Just Giving.
Just Giving now allows you to link your strava to your just giving page. You can also join the Hospice of the Valleys Strava Club
Record your mileage on your Pedal Power for the Hospice Card and once you have completed your distance either email it to fundraising@hospiceofthevalleys.com of post it to the office (if you choose not to complete on Strava).
During your challenge send us your photos – we love to see our supporters getting involved and everyone loves to take a selfie these days. Upload your challenge photos to our Events Face Book Page – Join Here
Once you have completed your distance (and the Hospice has all the evidence) and your sponsorship has been raised and received by Monday 15th July 2024 we will send out your well-deserved finisher’s certificate and fundraising prizes as outlined above.
Why not take on the challenge with your own peloton?
The best way to have fun and raise money during your challenge is to join forces and fundraise as a group.
Follow the simple steps below to set up a team page so you can come together to help support patients with a life-limiting illness.
Be prepared for your bike ride;
Preparation is key to everything and also to have an enjoyable and safer bike ride
Pack the essential;
Make sure nothing comes in the way of you and your ride by packing all the cycling essentials. Remember to pack lightly for longer rides but be prepared for all situations. We recommend at least the following;
Here’s a few ways you can ramp up the miles over the challenge period;
Benefits of cycling;
Cycling can improve both physical and mental health, and can reduce the chances of experiencing many health problems.
Meet Our Corporate Sponsor
Here at EC Cycles we are delighted to contribute to such an essential and worthy cause in sponsoring the Hospice of the Valleys ‘Pedal Power Challenge’.
EC Cycles is an independent bike shop which serves not only the local community of Merthyr Tydfil but also the South Wales Valleys and beyond. We guarantee a warm welcome to both experienced cyclists and complete beginners as we pride ourselves on providing a friendly, professional but individual service.
