The latest news from the official Paris To Hayling Charity Cycle Ride website.http://www.hayling-cycle-ride.org.ukFri, 18 May 12 15:58:26 +0100144144http://www.hayling-cycle-ride.org.ukhttp://www.hayling-cycle-ride.org.uk/images/news/thumbnails/Santas 2008_250x250.jpghttp://www.hayling-cycle-ride.org.uk/news/santa-ride-2011-47.htmlWed, 16 Nov 2011 0:00:00 GMT
This event will take place on Sunday 18th December 2011 and full details can be found on the practice rides page.]]>http://www.hayling-cycle-ride.org.uk/news/hayling-to-holland-2012-46.htmlFri, 04 Nov 2011 0:00:00 GMT
Yes, we're taking the ride to Holland next year and are well into the preliminary preparations.

We have decided upon the destinations and dates, but exact routes will be decided following a recce in January. We shall be following up the popular success of this year's longer and shorter route experiment, with options on three of the five days. Those who wish to spend some time in Amsterdam can do a 25 mile route to the famous city.

Basic proposed itinerary:

Sunday 8th July. Coach to Harwich, leaving Hayling pm. Bikes in lorry, bags in van as usual. Unload bikes and 10.30pm overnight ferry. The ferries are of high quality.

Monday 9th July. Arrive Hook of Holland 6.30 am, then cycle along the coast to Haarlem - 50 miles.

Tuesday 10th July. Cycle to Amsterdam. 25 or 70 miles

Wednesday 11th July. Cycle to Amersfoort. 40 or 80+ miles (likely to be forest and hills in longer route)

Thursday 12th July. Cycle to Dordrecht. 70 miles for all. Party Night!
We felt Arnhem was a bridge too far!

Friday 13th(!) July. Cycle to Hook of Holland. 60 or 75 miles. Longer route via Delft. Overnight on ferry, leaving 11.30pm

Saturday 14th July. Arrive Harwich 7.30am. Coach to Langstone. Cycle onto Hayling at about 1pm for Welcome Back.

Shortest mileage - 245 miles. Longest mileage - 345.

Initial investigation indicates that we should be able to keep the price at or below last year's entry fee of £450.

A place on the ride can be secured with the payment of a £100 online reservation fee.

The rough map gives an outline of the plans, which will take shape as we sort everything out. For those who can access the Flickr Gallery, the following link should help you to view a larger version of the rough map;

http://www.flickr.com/photos/chairman-paulfisher/6322056028/in/photostream

So, are you up for the new adventure?

N.B. All entries and payments will be online this year. ]]>http://www.hayling-cycle-ride.org.uk/news/bike-ride-party-at-seacourt-45.htmlWed, 28 Sep 2011 0:00:00 GMT
There will be a buffet supper and we shall be entertained by 'The Kings of Le Mans', all for the bargain price of £12.50! For those who didn't go on this year's ride and so don't have great memories of their performances in both Le Mans and Caen, this is your opportunity to hear what you missed!

The party starts at 7.30 and is preceded by the AGM, to which all are equally invited, at 6.30pm.

To reserve a place please contact Sarah Jefferies 07834 732380 or e-mail sjj1@hotmail.co.uk by 24th October


UPDATE 24 October 2011
Unfortunately due to not enough riders being available to attend this event it is felt that it is not worthwhile for the band to play.

The AGM and buffet supper will still go ahead but the ticket price is reduced to £10.00. We are very disappointed to have to do this but the evening will still be enjoyable and we hope you will continue to support it.
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The 'Kings of Le Mans', a really great band of cyclists, entertained us brilliantly, both in Le Mans on Wednesday and in Caen Castle on Friday night.

Bike Ride Awards 2011

The ‘Bavent Cup’ team award was awarded to the 10-strong Team Horsnell, led by veteran Paris to Hayling rider, Pete Horsnell who had brought along most of his family! There were honourable mentions for other groups. Pete McQuade, founder of the event, performing his usual role as presenter of the awards, announced that the winner of the ‘McQuade Cup for Most Impressive Newcomer’, in honour of his late mother, was Jos Marriott, who performed admirably, with little training. The ‘Eberhardt Signs Most Improved Rider Award’ deservedly and jointly went to Donna Hickman and Mandy Tiltman. The new ‘Meryl Browne ’If I can, I will’ (replacing the ‘Oracle Proof That You Can’) Award’ was presented to Paul Clutterbuck, who battles against the hills with his one lung. 75-year old Ron Spencer reluctantly accepted the ‘New Montfort Veteran’s Cup’ once again — although he forgot to bring it along! The ‘Reg Beacher Award’ for special contribution was presented to Tommy and Yvonne Frampton for their general helpfulness, especially to Debby Marks, after Terri’s accident. The ‘Value Added Trophy’ character award was presented to Mark Fordham, in recognition of the contribution he made this year, both as rider and lead singer. The ‘Young Rider of the Year’ Trois Pics Cup was presented to Tiffany Fletcher. The ‘Top Fundraiser Scroll of Honour’ will be presented with the new trophy at the charities evening in March. The Four Musketeers were recognized as ‘Best Fancy Dress’, for which there is a new trophy, but not without fierce competition from the Pirates. Lori Poore was presented with the Qlik Tech Cup ‘Committee Member Award’ for her exceptional contribution to the organisation of this year’s event. In addition to the trophies, several ‘minor’ awards are presented on the ferry, including the ‘Rear of the Year’, judged by the male members of the committee, with suggestions welcome from other riders. This was deservedly won by Sheila Tidd (and thereby hangs a tale!). The ‘CB award’ for the male version, judged by the female members of the support crew, was presented to Jamie Curtis, who was rather surprised and pleased about it! Fred Dyer’s ‘Support Crew Personality of the Year’ cut-glass trophy, in memory of his late wife, Judy, was decided following consultation with riders and presented to the popular pairing of Sue Martin and Ann Borton, who caused some hilarity in Falaise. However, I am sure that all will agree that everyone deserves recognition for making this year so special!
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Go to Downloads to view.

A hard copy, containing entry fee balance (if any), plus roomsharing arrangements, will be sent in the post.

Only a week and a half to go!]]>http://www.hayling-cycle-ride.org.uk/news/cycle-hayling-cycle-map-42.htmlFri, 08 Apr 2011 0:00:00 GMT