The Event:- The Bury St Edmunds Charity Bike Ride was formed in 1998 to raise money for local charities. It began early in 1998 in a pub over a pint. Over the next ten years nearly 3500 riders have taken part and in excess of £105,000 has been raised for various local charities.

Trust:- With the success of Bury St Edmunds Charity Bike Ride it was a agreed that a Trust to be set up this will be known as “St Edmunds Wheel Trust” and would not only organise this Bike Ride but other events to raise money for local charities.

Location:- All events start and finish in the Abbey Gardens Bury St Edmunds and will be signed off the A14 Bury east junction. Car Parking will be on Ram Meadow Cotton Lane.

 

Bike Routes:- Riders have the choice of a range of routes starting with 15 miles going up to 25, 50 and for the most energetic a new route of 100 miles introduced last year around the town of Bury St Edmunds. 

Historic Walk:- Walking through History,  this years walk will be a guided tour around the Historic Bury St Edmunds. Tour will take about 90 - 100mins learn the secrets, the stories and the scandal of Bury. Registered Guide (Blue or Green Badge Holders) will leave at intervals from 10.30am

Fun Run:-    The Fun Run will be of two Routes, one for the 11's and under the other for the rest. The shorter of the two route is about 3/4 mile, the other approx 5 miles. Start will be at 11.00am letting the youngsters to complete their lap and then the start of 5 mile route. Routes will be signed and Marshalled coming back to the Abbey Gardens for refreshments.

Fancy Dress:- To make the day a more memorable one why not come in fancy dress.

Registration and Refreshments:- Registration will take place from 7.30am onwards and the first ride will start at 9.00am. (100 mile riders extra start at 8.15am)  Registration for the Walk will open at 9.45am and start at 10.30am. The Fun Run registration will open at 10.00 and start at 11.00am. Tea, coffees and refreshments will be available from 7.30am. Stops will be positioned on all routes (Bike Ride Only) with drinks and refreshments, compliments of Thomas Ridleys (Rougham) 

Age Limit:- There is no age limit for any of the rides, but an adult must accompany any children under the age of fifteen. Again for the walk, children must be accompanied by an adult.

Participant Packs:- All people taking part will receive a pack which will include sponsorship forms, numbers and details of the day will be sent out on completion of this form. Details of the routes, Hi-vis (Bike Ride & Run only) and safety pins will be available on the day from registration. Participants are encouraged to obtain sponsorship on forms provided to raise money for Bury Free Press Helping Hand Fund, St Nicholas Hospice and other Charities.

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