The Wokingham Bikeathon urgently needs 2 or 3 volunteers to help as Marshalls on the route on Sunday 26th June from 9.00 – 12.00 (at the junction on the A4) or from 10.30 – 13.30 at the Twyford Road entrance back to Cantley Park. The Bikeathon is a family-friendly cycling event from which all of the profits are donated to charities. If the volunteers are connected to a charity or wish to nominate one, we will give a donation to that charity after the event, as a thank you.
Come along to the Wokingham Bikeathon and test an E-Bike. In recent years, an increasing number of people across the UK are discovering the benefits that riding an eBike can bring; however, if you are still unsure you can try one out at the event.
This year riders who register on the day will make a contactless payment. Riders will not need to bring a cheque book or cash, just tap with a card or phone and its done!
Its still cheaper to register online before 24th June, but its now more convenient if you decide to ride the bikeathon at the last minute.
Registration costs
Online registration (see website www.wokinghambikeathon.co.uk)
On the day registration
Don’t forget the Wokingham Bikeathon is on 26th June. Please register on the website.
If you want to get in some training, why not try some of the cycle routes around Wokingham?
https://www.myjourneywokingham.com/media/3085/western-area-cycle-map-2021.pdf
We are happy to let you know the Bikeathon is back and will be better than ever. A lot of people discovered cycling during the pandemic, especially during lock down and we are very keen to encourage people to continue to cycle. It not only contributes to physical health and wellbeing but the fresh air and exercise have been shown to improve mental health too.
So to make the Bikeathon more accessible to everyone we have reduced the entry price. If you register on line the price for adults is £ 15 and £ 3 for 12y-17 year olds. Children under 12 are free.
We are aiming to make the Bikeathon as environmentally sustainable as possible so as well as removing single use plastic water bottles, this year we are introducing a fully bio degradable, plastic free medal that includes a sachet of wild flowers to plant in your garden or along the verges of Wokingham’s country lanes. We are very grateful to Wokingham My Journey for sponsoring the medals and we are pleased to be the first event locally to introduce plastic free medals.
This year we have developed a new, intermediate route so that riders who have already completed the short route but may not feel ready to ride the long route can challenge themselves with a new 25 mile route, This route follows both the short and long route so riders can access the drinks stop and will be familiar with parts of the route.
All the routes will be Strava segments for those who like to track their progress!
The Wokingham Bikeathon is really back this year (not just virtually!) Come and enjoy a family-friendly bike ride through the beautiful Berkshire countryside, whilst raising money for good causes at the same time.
Date: Sunday 26th June 2022
Time: from 8.30 onwards – or 9.00 am
Starting at: Cantley Park, Wokingham, RG40 5QG
There will be choice of 3 routes to suit all abilities and ages: 15 miles, 25 miles or 35 miles (all with drinks stops and toilets.) Bring your family or ride with your friends. Refreshments, other activities and attractions will also be at Cantley Park at the Bikeathon start/finish.
The cost of entry on-line via Sientries will be:
The Wokingham Bikeathon has been running now for a number of years. This event has raised money for a numerous charities and is well supported by the local community. Dates are yet to be confirmed and we are looking for keen volunteers to help with this great cycling event. So whether you can help with content & social media, makes cakes on the day, help marshalling or just offer your services we would love to hear from you.
Please e-mail jean.alder@btopenworld.com to find out how you can help.
Hooray, its June and the sun is out at last!
The Wokingham Bikeathon is virtual event again this year which means you can ride it whenever it suits YOU.
Any day, any time, any weather, the Bikeathon is waiting! And its absolutely free!
Important News about the Wokingham Bikeathon 2021. We are encouraging people to ride their own event in 2021. The Wokingham Bikeathon 2021 will be held as a virtual event, meaning riders can ride the route any time between 21st June and 31st July 2021.
The Bikeathon will be completely free to all and if you register that you have completed the ride, we will send you a Finishers Certificate.
The Wokingham Bikeathon is less than a month away!June 6, 2022 - 8:15 amWe need some volunteers for marshalling the event
