CYCLE the Wight 2010, on Sunday May 2 is a new cycling event that will raise money for Marie Curie Cancer Care.

This is the first year of an annual event that aims to celebrate the lives of those who are no longer with us or who are currently suffering, by getting out and doing something fun and healthy to help raise money to support cancer care. Funds raised will go to a dedicated cancer charity and this year that will be Marie Curie Cancer Care.

Starting and finishing at The Sun Inn at Hulverstone, cycling will commence between 9am and 10am and there is a £5.00 fee to register for the event payable on the day (under 15’s free). Everyone will receive a t-shirt at the start and a medal on completion.
Two trophies will be awarded: One for the most sponsorship pledged on an individual’s sponsorship form, and another for the best fancy dress, which is optional.

Register for free at www.cyclethewight.org to receive your sponsorship forms, but make it snappy as registration closes on 14th April 2010. You can register on the day but this may mean that you won’t get a t-shirt or medal – and don’t forget your list of sponsors.

The full route is 24 miles long through some of the south Wight’s most beautiful countryside with refreshments provided half way round at the Blackgang viewpoint.

There is also a shorter route of approximately six miles for children and the less energetic. All competitors will be briefed at the start.

More fun and fundraising for all the family is going to be laid on at the Sun Inn throughout the afternoon and evening with barbeque and jazz band. Further details will be available on the website in the near future.