Bike Ride Date
The bike ride takes place in Crudwell on the weekend in June listed in the page header above.
Getting to the Bike Ride
Crudwell is in North Wiltshire on the A429, between Malmesbury and Cirencester.
Bike Ride Headquarters is at Crudwell Village Hall, on Tetbury Lane. There is a road signposted in the centre of the village to Long Newnton, Tetbury, Ashley and Chedglow. This will take you to the Bike Ride location.
For sat nav users – the postcode is SN16 9HB.
Address – Crudwell Village Hall, Tetbury Lane, Crudwell, Malmesbury. SN16 9HB
On arrival
Please be patient and take care when entering or leaving the site as the rider changeover area shares the entrance to the whole site. Always follow the Event Team instructions.
To download detailed maps of the site and the course, please click on the links below
Check in with your Team Captain for any updates.
If you haven’t used Virgin Giving for your sponsorship, take your completed paper form(s) to the Registration Area in the Village Hall.
Timetable
| Day | Time | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 10 am | Check-in and late registration opens in Village Hall | Pre-registered Riders, especially those due on the course first, will take priority if we are busy. Riders who have not pre-registered may have to wait or to return later. We do not have debit or credit card facilities at the hall. We do have tablets which can be used to pay by this means. |
| 10:30 am | Team Captains' briefing inside Village Hall | ||
| 11 am | Vehicle access to entire village hall site closes | ||
| 12 noon | START OF 24 HOUR BIKE RIDE | ||
| 2 pm - 7 pm approx. | Musical entertainment | ||
| 9 pm | Registration closes for the night | There is no provision to accept overnight rider registration but pre-registered riders can check in and collect their wristband from the caravan in the car park. Riders who wish to ride during the night must register before 9.00pm to be sure of taking part. | |
| Sunday | 8 am | Check-in and late registration re-opens in Village Hall | |
| 10 am | Check-in and registration closes | No further rider registrations will be accepted after this time, and all participating riders must have checked in by 10.00 am | |
| 12 noon | 24 HOUR BIKE RIDE FINISHES | ||
| 12:15 pm approx. | Raffle Draw and prize giving | ||
| 2 pm | Site closes |
Facilities
| Facility | Location | Times |
|---|---|---|
| Toilets | Village Hall | 24 hours |
| Shower | Village Hall | 24 hours |
| Camping Pitches | Playing Field | 24 hours |
| Food and Refreshments | Food Tent | TBC |
| Overnight Refreshments | Food Tent | TBC |
| Check-in and Late Registration | Village Hall | Saturday 10:00 - 21:00 Sunday 08:00 - 10:00 |
| Overnight Check-in (only pre-registered riders collecting wristbands) | Caravan in Car Park | Saturday 21:00 - Sunday 08:00 |
| Site Map | At registration | 24 hours |
| Car Park Area | Opposite Site entrance | 24 hours |
| Bike Repairs | Playing Field | TBC |
Toilets
These are cleaned from time to time throughout the event, but your cooperation is requested to keep the toilets in a reasonable state.
Showers
This new facility consists of a shower area complete with self contained shower, sink, toilet and changing area.
Camping
Pitches are allocated to each team on the request of the team captain who is responsible for everyone who uses it.
Each pitch will be allocated an identification number, which is shown on the map at the field entrance.
Under 18s staying overnight MUST be supervised by a responsible adult.
Food and Refreshments
There will be hot refreshments, a Saturday evening barbecue and Sunday morning breakfast available. There is also an overnight service of hot drinks. Full details are to be confirmed.
Entertainment for Saturday evening
While the barbecue is underway, we are hoping to have live music performances from local bands and artists. Details of who will be playing and when are still being arranged.
Overnight Check in
There is no provision to accept overnight registration. Riders who have registered previously can check in and collect their wristband from the caravan in the Car Park.
Site
Dogs are NOT permitted anywhere on the playing field with the exception of ADUK Accredited Assistance Dogs.
Car Park Area
Please be aware that this facility is provided to us through the kind generosity of the landowner. Please respect this and keep noise to a minimum.
EXTREME CARE MUST BE TAKEN WHEN ENTERING AND LEAVING THIS SITE AS IT LEADS ON TO A PUBLIC ROAD AND IS DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE START/AREA.
Additional Information
For more information, please contact your Team Captain.
After the event
Other than celebrating your achievement, it’s now simply about collecting your sponsorship money pledged on your paper sponsorship forms and getting it to your Team Captain as soon as possible. You can still ask for sponsorship through Virgin Giving as well.
It’s your Team Captain’s responsibility to coordinate the return of all the team’s sponsorship forms and the money. They are normally asked to do this by 31st July.