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Big Bike Ride 2007

Journalist briefing, June 2007

What is the Big Bike Ride?
The Big Bike Ride was launched in 2006 as the NSPCC's national flagship fundraising event. Individuals organise their own bike rides. The organiser sets the cycle course, promotes the event and collects the money. Money is raised through sponsorship.

When does it take place?
This year the Big Bike Ride takes place over the weekend of the 29 June - 1 July 2007. You can organise a one day bike ride or make a weekend of it.

Where do rides take place?
Events take place across the UK. Each bike ride event is organised by an individual or group in aid of the NSPCC.

Who can take part?
Anyone can take part regardless of age or level of fitness:

For example, families can head down to your local park and do a lap or two on a bike with friends, family and neighbours.

More experienced cyclists, can set a challenging target and go for it. They could take on a time challenge, a 100-mile cycling challenge or a cycling marathon.

Organise a little Big Bike Ride for younger cyclists. Perhaps the local nursery can organise the bike ride.

People don't need to own a bike to take part. People can ask their local gym to help them organise a sponsored spin class.

People don't even need to go outside to join in; they can set up a static bike competition in their workplace.

How can people sign up?
A free information pack can be obtained by visiting www.nspcc.org.uk/bigbikeride
or calling the Big Bike Ride hotline on 0845 130 3073.

Why is the Big Bike Ride so important?
Every single penny raised will help children and young people who so desperately need someone to turn to. Funds raised will really help change a child's life.

How will the money be spent?
All sponsorship raised will go towards funding the work of the NSPCC. We have 180 projects helping children and families throughout England, Northern Ireland, Wales and the Channel Islands.

What are some of the quirky stories from the event in 2006?

  • One team cycled Everest… group members rode a number of times up a track, riding an overall height gain of 9430 metres (Everest is 8850m). The team raised £650 between them.
  • One cyclist made a 100 mile round trip from Bristol to Ross-on-Wye, taking 5 hours and 47 minutes and raised £325.
  • One cyclist combined his 30th birthday holiday and the Big Bike Ride with a five day sponsored tour around Wales. He endured hot, sticky and thirsty conditions, but managed to cover 162 miles and hopes to raise £400.

However it wasn't just push bikes that were used…..

  • Motorcyclists from Swindon rode 690 miles along the Welsh coastline and back down the border, collecting money from people along the way.
  • Members of staff from Jacuzzi UK took turns at cycling as far and as fast as possible on static bikes placed in their receptions.  Each site attempted to cycle further than their colleagues on the opposing site. The event raised over £800.