The Charity Cycling Club 

The Charity Cycle Tour is an Endurance Cycle Tour and requires a strong TEAM effort. The Tour is therefore only of interest to endurance cyclists, who would like to take part as a team member.

If you are a loner and don't enjoy long distance cycling or working as a TEAM member (both on and off the bike) then this, will most definitely not be the Tour for you.

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All participants have to go the extra mile by sourcing donors or sponsors to the benefit of the Non Profit and Public Benefit Organisation in order to achieve our goals.

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This TOUR is a great personal challenge to all cyclists and participants and highly satisfying due to participants personal achievements on and off the bicycle as riders go the extra mile and out of there comfort zones in many aspects, throughout the duration of this challenge.

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Riders will have to be exceptionally well prepared and physically fit in order to complete the 2020 Tour successfully. The Club will happily assist riders with training programs, advice and support throughout the Training phase.

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The annual Cycle Challenge managed by the Charity Cycling Club is a Tour and not a race therefore riders will be required to complete the entire distance and all the stages within the Team hence the reason for and emphasis on the monthly Training rides.

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On completion of the challenge riders will be able to take exceptional pride for their unselfish contribution to the Team throughout the cycle challenge and especially regarding the results achieved for all the Charities that benefited from our Team effort.

 

There will be no first prize or individual winner, however all the members of our Team will be winners and Champions for their unselfish contribution to our Team effort and our Charity beneficiaries!

 

The Club can say with confidence that there aren't many recreational cyclists that will have similar bragging rights for completing such a tough challenge on and off the bicycle.

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On completion of the 2021 TOUR riders will look back with pride on their accomplishments and will be proud of their association with their cycling family. 

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All participants must be aware that the Charity Cycle Tour is both an Endurance Cycle Tour and a Charity Fundraiser.

• The Charity Cycle Tour is not a race but an endurance event requiring excellent fitness and riding skills.

• This Tour is formalised with structure and strict rules which is focused on rider safety. If you do not want to operate within our rules and if you do not want to partake in this event as a TEAM player then this Tour will not be for you as you’ll have a hard time adjusting and conforming to the Tour structure and rules.

• The Tour is a disciplined event where all participant’s safety is the main consideration. Cyclists not adhering to the rules and regulations will be penalized and run the risk that they will be excluded from participating.

• This Tour is best suited for cyclists with previous history and experience in long distance endurance riding.

• Cyclists who partake in the event is expected to partake in training rides, must have exceptional riding skills and must fit into the TEAM's riding style.

• This Tour is NOT for novice cyclists or cyclists who recently took to the sport of cycling.

• Riders failing to participate and complete the training phase will be excluded from the Tour because of the associated risks involved.

• Please note that this is not a relay or a sightseeing Tour for participants and all riders need to complete the entire daily and weekly distance within the Team.

• Cyclists interested in participating in the 2021 Tour need to be aware that this is a long term commitment and we require the right frame of mind with a 100 % committed and dedication towards training, fundraising and the actual Tour.

• On Tour all cyclists will be required to cycle the entire distance at the TEAM'S riding speed.

• On Tour, riders are expected to, as a team, ride approximately 210 km for 8 days consecutively at an average speed of approximately 33 km/h.

• The Club will assist, guide and recommend training to riders in order to ensure that all participants will be able to partake in this Tour, however, the commitment depends on the rider's will to step up and take on the task at hand.

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EXPRESSION OF INTEREST: 

• All 2021 TOUR interested participants must complete the EOI page .

• Due to the Covid 19 Pandemic there will not be a formal registration process.

• All interest riders may confirm their interest on this website from 1 August 2020.

• Participants should continue with their individual training programs until such time that more clarity regarding Alert Level 1 / Inter-provincial leisure travel will be available.

• Once Alert Level 1 or Inter -provincial leisure travel is allowed then only will the Tour be launched and the official training phase will begin.

• For 2021 only previous Tour riders will be considered to take part due to an anticipated smaller Tour Group.

• Only a limited numbers of riders will be allowed therefore the Club will close the EOI opportunity as soon as we have received enough interest without any formal notification or warning.

• Invited participants must attend the 2021 Tour launch - details and venue to be advised shortly.

• At the presentation all aspects of the training, fundraising and actual Tour logistics will be explained.

• After attending the presentation riders will be able to make an informed decision if they are willing to take on the 2021 Challenge or not.

• We anticipate a "Back to Basics" Tour in 2021 - Totally different from previous years.

• Should a first time rider be interested then the application will be moved to the waiting list. There will be no guarantees of participation for any new riders in 2021.

• Entries for the TOUR will be limited and no late applicants will be considered.

• NO SPACES will be guaranteed / reserved.

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At the Tour launch the CLUB will provide the following information regarding the 2021 Tour:

• What to expect with the "Back to Basics" Tour

• The remainder of the training phase, training rides and dates.

• The fundraising phase and requirements.

• Actual Tour dates, route and what to expect.

• Costs for the remainder of the Training Phase.

• Provisional Tour Costs.

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International Riders:

Because of obvious reasons we do not have the same criteria for International participants. International applicants are welcome to contact us directly in order to get more detail regarding the 2021 Charity Cycle Tour.