2018/19 Events
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We are still adding to our diary of events for both 2018 and 2019. In the meantime please see below for a variety of options to consider.
2018 Events Step Up For St Vincent’s Sunday 25th March A small step is a good place to start, to make a difference. Join us on Sunday 25th March at 11am, for the 2nd year of our annual sponsored walk at Castle Semple, Lochwinnoch. The meeting point for the walk is just outside of the visitors centre at Castle Semple. Bring your friends and family and join fellow supporters on this 10k walk or our shorter family-friendly 5k route which is suitable for all abilities. To register for Step Up, please complete the form at the following link: http://www.svh.co.uk/forms/form.php?formID=35 Penrith Training weekend Saturday 13th to Sunday 14th April Whatever your challenge is going to be in 2018, if it involves cycling then join us for this weekend to get plenty of miles in your legs nice and early in the season. Penrith offers easy access directly into the Lake District as well as allowing people from north and south to easily join. For more information and to book one of our LIMITED PLACES contact kevin@sportecosse.co.uk Mallorca training week Wednesday 18th to Sunday 22nd April Join us in Mallorca for some early season training. THE place to train with great weather, fantastic roads, and some of the best climbs that Europe has to offer. Let us guide and look after you, based in the picturesque town of Pollenca, so you can get in shape to set you up for whatever cycling you have planned in 2018. Contact Kevin at kevin@sportecosse.co.uk to book a place Celtic Challenge, St Columba’s Hospice Wednesday 16th to Sunday 20th May This 200 mile cycle across Scotland from Edinburgh to Iona is one of the most challenging fundraising events organised by the Hospice. See pictures from the 2017 event here. This is the 8th year we have undertaken it with St Columba’s and it is always very popular taking in some of the very best views Scotland has to offer. To register to take part please email fund@stcolumbashospice.org.uk or phone 0131 551 1381. Loch Lomond Bike & Hike, open challenge Saturday 26th May Starting off from Rowardennan, walk /run 7.5 miles along the West Highland Way to Inversnaid, where you get on your bike to cycle 34 miles back round to Rowardennan via Aberfoyle and Drymen. We have a number of charity partners for whom you can take part in this event. More details then please contact Donnie at donald@sportecosse.co.uk Ben Lomond Torchlight Challenge, DEBRA Saturday 16th June Walk up Ben Lomond during sunset, and see a torchlight beacon sent out from the summit, before descending by torch, and hopefully a bit of moonlight. Places for this event are limited, join today to avoid disappointment. Contact's name: Sophie Mallon Email: sophie.mallon@debra.org.uk Debra website on this link Beat The Seat St Columba's Hospice Sunday 17th June 2018 St Columba’s HospiceBen Lomond d is delighted to introduce Beat the Seat – an exciting new cycling challenge taking place on 17 June 2018. It’s a 12-hour circuit challenge around Edinburgh’s iconic Arthur’s Seat open to soloists, pairs and teams of 4 (quads). For more information and to register please go to: http://www.stcolumbashospice.org.uk/beat-the-seat/ Channel to the Med, open challenge Friday 13th to Sunday 22nd July Our fourth running of this event that takes us from Ouistreham on the Channel coast all the way down to The Mediterranean. We cover around 650 miles, or over 1,000 km, and climb around 28,000 feet including taking in the Midi-Pyrenees in 8 days cycling. See France at its absolute best in an epic cycle. For more information and to register contact kevin@sportecosse.co.uk Bike the Baltics, Marie Curie Saturday 5th to Sunday 11th August Starting in Latvia and finishing in Estonia, this unique challenge links two beautiful capital cities in Eastern Europe. From the renowned art nouveau district of old Riga we follow the Baltic coastline all the way to the Gothic old town of Talinn, taking in picturesque villages and stunning landscapes along the way. To register follow this link: https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/get-involved/charity-events/cycling/baltic-info/registration Off the Beatson Track, Beatson Cancer Charity Sunday 26th August One of Glasgow's favourite events is back again in 2018, attracting over 2,000 walkers in a sea of yellow to benefit the Beatson Cancer Charity. A six and a half mile walk, starting and finishing at the Riverside Museum, this is one for all the family. For more information contact Maisie at Maisie.Hamilton@beatsoncancercharity.org 5 Ferry Challenge & Goatfell Climb EMMS International Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd September Emms International are back with another exciting Scottish challenge and this time we have more options than ever before! Choose from cycling on the 5 Ferry Challenge, climb Goatfell, or do both! For More information & to Register, go to: https://www.emms.org/get-involved/join-an-event/5-ferry-challenge-goatfell-climb/ Cycle for Life, Farleigh Hospice Sunday 16th September Cycle 20km, 50km or 100km across the beautiful Essex countryside. Starting and finishing at Farleigh Hospice in Chelmsford! Registration will be opening at the beginning of June, so check back for more information. https://www.farleighhospice.org/Event/cycle-for-life 10k Walk for Leeds Hospital Charitable Foundation Sunday 23rd September 2018 More Information to follow SAMH Stomp 2018 SAMH (Scottish Association for Mental Health) Saturday 6th October 2018 Are you ready to step up to the challenge? Take on one of two routes and challenge yourself in a whole new way and experience BT Murrayfield like you’ve never seen before, all while raising vital funds for Scotland’s mental health. Luckily there isn’t just one road to Scotland’s mental health: The classic Stomp route take you on a trail of 4,200 stairs through the south, west and northern lower stands, before tackling both the lower and upper east stands. Extreme Stomp takes our charity challenge up a gear and also includes BT Murrayfield’s steepest staircases. The Extreme Stomp takes on the Stomp route, PLUS the remaining stairs of the upper stands, totalling over 7400 stepsFor more information & to register please go to: https://www.samh.org.uk/get-involved/samh-stomp-2018 Mallorca training week Wednesday 10th to Sunday 14th October It’s still warm in Mallorca for season ending fun. THE place to train with great weather, fantastic roads, and some of the best climbs that Europe has to offer. Let us guide and look after you, based in the picturesque town of Pollenca, so you can get in shape to set you up for whatever cycling you have planned in 2018. Contact Kevin at kevin@sportecosse.co.uk to book a place 2019 Events
Malin to Mizen, Marie Curie Saturday 8th to Saturday 15th June 2019 Ireland, the Emerald Isle, is home to stunning natural beauty, the friendliest nightlife, and our Irish cycling challenge. Malin to Mizen lets you take in the breath-taking natural beauty of the country from the saddle, travelling 427 miles. NEW ROUTE – down the west coast! Register now: https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/get-involved/charity-events/cycling/malin-to-mizen-info/registration Off the Beatson Track, Beatson Cancer Charity Sunday 25th August 2019 More info to follow Channel to the Med, Marie Curie Friday 6th to Sunday 15th September 2019 More info to follow |
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