Wokingham food bank, which is our chosen charity this year.

Wokingham Foodbank works in partnership with Trussell Trust to offer critical emergency support to households across the borough, distributing over 5000 food parcels last year. Trussell Trust extended this impact nationwide, distributing more than 3.1 million parcels across UK food banks. These numbers highlight a stark reality, our current social security system falls short of meeting basic living standards. A fairer system is urgently needed to ensure that everyone has enough to live on, reducing the reliance on emergency food aid.

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Wokingham bikeathon welcomes all cyclists and cycles

The Wokingham bikeathon welcomes all cyclists and cycles. Whether you are an experienced cyclists or just getting on a bike, we have routes for you all. All cyclists  are very welcome, no matter how old and electric bikes very welcome.
For more details see Wokinghambikeathon.co.uk and to register for the event  <<click here>>
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Register for this Great Event on Sunday 23rd June.

Just a reminder. You can now register for the Wokingham Bikeathon. There are four routes as the previous year, by popular demand there will be an additional drinks stop added to the extra long route (51 Miles). Registration can be made on the website or here at https://www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?event_id=14751

To help families take part, we have a new price point this year, 17 yrs and under with a paying adult can ride free.

If you have any queries please contact us via email at enquiries@wokinghambikeathon.co.uk

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Registration Opens on 22nd March

Winter is now over, the daffodils are out, the lambs are in the field and the first sounds of lawnmowers can be herd. Spring is here! The Wokingham Bikeathon Committee are pleased to announced that this years event will be held on Sunday 23rd June 2024. The proposal is to have four routes as the previous year, by popular demand there will be an additional drinks stop added to the extra long route (51 Miles). Registration can be made on the website or here at https://www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?event_id=14751 and will open on the 22nd March 2024 and we look forward to seeing you all at this very popular event.

To help families take part, we have a new price point this year, 17 yrs and under with a paying adult can ride free.

 

If you have any queries please contact us via email at enquiries@wokinghambikeathon.co.uk

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Wokingham Bikeathon Sunday 23rd June 2024

Wokingham Bikeathon 2024

The Wokingham Bikeathon Committee are pleased to announced that this years event will be held on Sunday 23rd June 2024. The proposal is to have four routes as the previous year, by popular demand there will be an additional drinks stop added to the extra long route (51 Miles). Registration will open in March and we look forward to seeing you all at this very popular event.

 

If you have any queries please contact us via email at enquiries@wokinghambikeathon.co.uk

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Kidical Mass at Bikeathon

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Kidical Mass

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Longer 50 Mile Route Confirmed

A new longer 50 mile route has now been confirmed for Wokingham Bikeathon 2023. The new route totals 51 miles and is on generally quiet roads with two climbs. Going out through Waltham St Lawrence, the route crosses the A4 at Charvil before crossing the Thames at Sonning. The route climbs through Playhatch before descending into Henley to cross the Thames again. Climbing Aston Lane to Crazies Hill, the route has the first drink stop at 26 miles. The route returns through White Waltham before heading out towards Warfield and then returning to the second drink stop in Hurst at 45 miles. The roads will not be closed, so riders will need to take usual care with traffic. At an average speed of 12 miles per hour, it will take about four and a half hours of riding plus any extra time you take at the drinks stops. The latest suggested start time is 9:00am to ensure the drink stops are open.

>>Click Here<< to see the route details.

 

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A New Longer Route of 50 Miles is Proposed

This year a new longer route has been proposed.  The new route will follow the current route east of Warren Row, then will divert off to the east and follow current routes. Thank you to Wokingham Cycle club for developing the new route. More details will be published in April.
We would also like to say a big thank you to Roger Duckworth for sponsoring this year’s Bikeathon 2023.

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Importance of warming up & down

Warming up before cycling

We would like to thank Nuffield health for the support they gave, they ran a warm-up session last year before the cycling event.

The importance of a warm up

Preparing your body for exercise such as a bike ride is important to prevent injury. Warm ups and cool downs for physical activity are almost as important as the activity itself. A good warm up helps dilate the blood vessels ensuring that your muscles are well supplied with oxygen and raises your body and muscle temperature for increased flexibility and efficiency. It also raises your heart rate to bring it up to your starting training rate which minimises stress on your heart when you start.

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