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HELP PLEASE!!! Where do i start to organise a charity cycle
| reception | 06 Jan 05:34 |
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Joined: 06 Jan 2011 Posts: 1 Bike: | Hi, My MD has asked me to organise a charity bike ride and I have no clue where to start! I have a couple of ideas on what route the ride will take but now my boss is asking what type of roads these routes go along and if there are any obstacals in the way such as mountains etc. Does anybody have a clue where i can get started to plan this charity cycle? are there any organisations that will do the hard work for me and plan it? The main routes that we are considering are Alfred Wainwright's Coast to Coast or The tower of London to Blackpool Tower. The course has to be completed within a couple of days. If anyone can shed some light or at least point me in the right direction to get started i would really appriciate it. Many Thanks Carrie Fisher |
krazykayaker 
| 06 Jan 08:11 |
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 Joined: 20 Apr 2009 Posts: 112 Bike: My Profile | Why not just join a ride that is already organised? What charity are you raising money for? have a look at there website and see if any events are already arranged and join it I know the most of the big charities organise events This way you dont need to worry about route planning, marshalls etc as its all done for you |
| My Latest Route: Jan 2010 Corley Circular via Fillongley and Ash Green | |
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dudley
| 06 Jan 08:40 |
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Joined: 16 Jan 2009 Posts: 498 Bike: My Profile | in terms of hills, plot your route on bikeroutetoaster.com it will give you a full gradient map for the whole ride, so you can see the nasties! if it is a big affair, aiming for lots of cash, loads of participants, the only way to sensibly give a full run-down on the route, safety issues, traffic etc is to drive or cycle it well in advance. if it is a maverick bunch of a few like-minded friends - just do it. go heavy on disclaimers it is not a race enter at own risk responsible for safety / suitability of own bike responsible for your own fitness level etc avoid marshals etc. do whatever you can to avoid risk assessments, 3rd party insurances etc etc etc. They will kill the fun, and profitability for charity. avoid shambolic events like London Brighton - too popular, and no fun as a result. get out and do your own thing - more enjoyable, and more of an achievement |
| My Latest Route: Nov 2009 Forth Estuary Circular | |
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