Round the Harbours Bike Ride

Sunday 9 June 2013

It is a great challenge for the whole family to do together

Perfect for riders of all abilities, this 30 mile summer cycling event passes some surprising coastline and takes in two ferry crossings! 

This journey is an enjoyable ride through some fascinating countryside. With various start and finish points, it's ideal for families, groups of friends, corporate teams and individuals.

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Round the Harbours Bike Ride event information

This unique cycling event is a trip around the Hampshire harbours of Havant, Southsea, Fareham, and Gosport. It's a great option for families or teams wishing to choose a shorter route, as participants can start or finish at any of the harbours.

You'll travel along open roads and cycle paths, and there's even an option to go off-road for a portion of the route, although this route option is not suitable for narrow-wheeled racing bikes.

Enjoy the great outdoors this summer by cycling along Hampshire's gorgeous coastline.

Registration and fees

Online, phone, postal and on-the-day registration is available for this event. Online registration for adult participants will be open until 2 June 2013. For a children's or postal registration form, please email us or phone 0845 130 8663.  Note that children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Your entry fee covers the cost of running the event; it’s your sponsorship money that will help save lives.

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Your Round the Harbours Bike Ride entry includes

• GPX route download 
• A medal for all finishers
• Medical support
• Full route signage
• Event photography (to be confirmed)
• Extensive training guidance
• Fundraising support
• A welcome pack containing your bike number, sponsorship form, love heart to wear to show your inspiration, which will be sent to you prior to the event 
• Water available en route and at the start and finish
• Thank you certificate

Location and transport

The Round the Harbours Bike Ride has four start/finish locations:

Havant - Langstone Technology Park, Langstone Road, Havant, PO9 1SA

If you're coming from outside the area, this is the best start for you. It's the largest start location, with loads of free parking and toilets.

Southsea - Next to Esplanade Car Park, Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, PO5 3AA

The Southsea start is a terrific beach base for your family and friends to support you from. Toilets and pay-and-display parking are available, along with plenty of places to stop for a bite to eat.

Fareham - Bath Lane Recreation Ground, Bath Lane, Fareham, PO16 0DH

Located beside the creek in Fareham, if you like boats and cricket this is the perfect start location for you. Toilets are on-site and while there is no parking at the start, there is parking available at the nearby Fareham centre.

Gosport - Stokes Bay Car Park, Stokes Bay Road, Gosport, PO12 2QU

At gorgeous Gosport, you'll have a great view of the sea and plenty of boats. A friendly welcome from the team, toilets, pay-and-display parking and a cafe are all on-site.

Disabled access parking is available at all of the parking venues named above.

Event times

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Fundraising

Please aim to raise as much as you can. Heart disease touches us all. Every year, thousands die prematurely, and those who survive can find life difficult and frightening. The British Heart Foundation is dedicated to research aimed at ending the suffering caused by heart disease.

We urgently need your help to fund this vital research. Your sponsorship could help fund a project such as developing a device to help babies born with a heart defect.

 Please aim to get your sponsorship to us by 9 September 2013. Your entry fee covers the cost of organising the event; it's your fundraising that will help in the fight to beat heart disease.

Where your money goes

Visit our fundraising section for some great tips

Set up your online sponsorship page

Ways to pay in your fundraising -including sponsor form download

Equipment and what to wear

A cycling top and lycra are ideal but not necessary, although you should wear clothes suitable for cycling in; they shouldn't be baggy. Make sure you check the weather forecast and dress appropriately. See the full cycling kit list.

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Training

The event is suitable for all ability levels. Wheelchair users are welcome to take part using specialist bikes, but please note that the BHF does not supply bikes, and the event is run on roads open to traffic.

For expert tips, training schedules and advice visit the training zone. Remember the golden rules of exercise: start gently, build up gradually and do it regularly. Make sure you set achievable goals, which help you to monitor your fitness and boost your confidence when you achieve them. Always wear appropriate gear, and if you have any medical condition or health concerns that may affect you on the day, speak to your doctor about it prior to the event.

Training guides, tips and advice

Facilities

Free water and toilets will be available at each start/finish location, and there are plenty of cafes and pubs en route. Luggage storage and changing rooms will not be available. Cycle mechanics will be present at two of the start/finish locations (to be confirmed).  

Keeping you safe

The event will be signed and marshals will be present at key points along the route. First aid will be available at each of the start/finish locations as well as en route.

Spectators, pets and volunteers

Although this event isn't suitable for pets, spectators are very welcome to come along as your bright red cheer squad - the louder the better!

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