The Team is organising a Sea and Mud cycle challenge Whit Weekend - Saturday 3rd - Monday 5th May 2008.

What is the challenge
The challenge is to cycle on mountain bikes from the East cost of England to the West Coast - A total of 187 miles over three days. The challenge will start with your back wheel in the Sea at Tynemouth on the North-East coast and goes via Bellingham, through Keilder to finish when your front wheel gets wet at Whitehaven on the North West coast. More information about the route can be found in the Reivers-Guide. Each day cyclists will ride approximately 60 miles. There will be a support van to shadow cyclists along the route and carry equipment - this means less to carry whilst riding. A kit list will be published shortly. An outline plan is available here.

The organisers will provide the necessary logistical support for the event including transport back to the start after the event.

Funds raised will be split between TWSMRT, The Fire Service Benevolent Fund and Fire & Ice Expeditions.

Funds raised for the Rescue Team from this event will be used to support general running costs (currently about £20 000 pa).

Participants are asked for a £65 non returnable deposit as soon as possible. This will be used to pay for the accomodation for two nights and to hire a minibus and a van for transport during the event and back from Whitehaven at the end of the event on the Sunday. Participants are also expected to raise a minimum of a further £100 sponsorship. All sponsorship/donations can potentially be gift aided.

Anyone interested in taking part in the event should contact the organiser ASAP.
The application form is now available here. Outline terms and conditions are available here to help maximise the fun! Sponsor form now available here.

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