Castles Bike Ride

Castles Bike Ride is all about having a good time and embracing cycling and friendship whilst raising funds for Macmillan Cancer Support. EVENT - Sun 4 Jun 2023

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In preparation for your new calendars, diaries and planning for 2024 - get THIS DATE in your plan for cycling fun in 2024 - The 26th Castles Bike Ride

Sunday 2 June 2024 🚴‍♀️🚴🚴‍♂️ #RaiseFunds #FeelGood #GetCycling #castlesbikeride

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They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old.
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn
At the going down of the sun, and in the morning
We will remember them

#lestweforget🌺

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And the winner is....
Janice and Andy Mitchell presented a mountain bike to Louis Fuentes Montero from the Groundwell Road area of Swindon who raised the most, £420, no mean feat nowadays.
https://t.co/i1nzFcJOCf

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We've crunched the figures and got some ride stats for you
17 riders completed the short which for some with little legs was a massive achievement and a very well done!
61 riders rode the medium route and 64 heroes completed the long.
In all 2951 miles were ridden for Macmillan.

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The forecast for tomorrow is looking great ☀- if you have nothing better to do on a Sunday morning - then grab your bike, get down to Coate Water by 0930am, and join our ride!
ONLINE registration is closed but you can enter in person on the day!
#FeelGood #RaiseFunds

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Entries are due to close at 9.30am on 2nd June 2023
Entering on the day will cost £18

ONLY 2 DAYS LEFT TO REGISTER

Enter in advance for £15 but don't leave it too late!

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Flyover Videos - thanks to Adrain Rogers of Swindon MTBE
Get a bird's eye view of the long route and REGISTER today if you haven't already!

The event is THIS Sunday!

https://t.co/pywAEQhwk4

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Well, this is pretty clever, and many thanks to Adrian Rogers once again for his support and input.

He has turned the MAPS of the routes into flyover videos and branded them with Castles Bike Ride branding too!

https://t.co/wvgKLHlOri

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Craig who runs the cafe kiosk at Coate Water is offering all Castles Bike Riders a 15% discount on Sunday. You just need to show your Castles Bike Ride Handlebar number to take advantage of this offer.
The cafe normally opens at 10, but he may open it earlier.

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Riders are able to use Intel car park bays A & B (ONLY) on Sunday 4th June 2023, this parking will be free.
Cars parked on site are at the owner’s risk, NO cars, are to be left on our site overnight.

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Which route is right for you? Check out the 3 routes options

With only two weeks to go, the early bird sign-up is still available - REGISTER TODAY
https://t.co/pywAEQhwk4

#castlesbikeride #coatewatercountrypark #mitchellcycles #macmillancancersupport

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As we have drawn nearer to the event more information has come to light about the route, the car park etc. So we have revised our rider instructions - please take a moment to read through them again!

https://t.co/Npw1PBkgyk

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This is a fun event that attracts riders of all abilities and all ages. Some will be taking part in their first-ever event. please take a moment to read the Rider Instructions and ensure you are familiar with when to be there and safety on the route

https://t.co/Npw1PBjIIM

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Adrian Rogers of Swindon Mountain Bike Enthusiasts has provided direct links to the GARMIN gpx files (find these on the ROUTES page) thanks Adrian!
https://t.co/pywAEQhwk4

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Not long until the BIG DAY, a nice ride out, and then back for a flapjack!
If you want to get the gpx files for the routes visit
https://t.co/HjBbQ7pimK
#gpxfile #mitchellcycles #macmillancancer #castlesbikeride #arkellsbrewery #coatewatercountrypark

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⭐WIN THIS MOUNTAIN BIKE!⭐
With thanks to our amazing sponsors Mitchell Cycles
For full details see our blog post
https://t.co/Nhtk0YodAs

Only 23 days until the event on Sunday 4th June 2023 - have you registered?

#mitchellcycles #castlesbikeride #BeAWinner #macmillancancer

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Many thanks to Three Trees Farm Shop & Cafe for the provision of flapjacks and shortbread on the day of our event!
We are torn between the ride and the refreshments as to what we are most looking forward to!
#macmillancancersupport #castlesbikeride #flapjacks #threetrees

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The Castle's Bike Ride Team would like to congratulate their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla on their coronation in London.
God Save the King.

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Will your team name be on the Mitchell Cycles Shield? Awarded to the first team taking part in the 25th Castles Bike Ride, which finishes together!
Be a double winner by supporting MacMillan Cancer and winning the shield!
#castlesbikeride #BeAWinner #macmillancancersupport

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⭐WIN THIS MOUNTAIN BIKE!⭐
With thanks to our amazing sponsors Mitchell Cycles
For full details see our latest BLOG post https://t.co/Nhtk0YodAs

#mitchellcycles #castlesbikeride #BeAWinner #macmillancancer