Get on your bike and make a difference! THE SUMMER CLASSIC 120KM CHARITY CYCLE FROM SOUTHPORT TO BLACKPOOL RTN Photographs: David Pickersgill Photography 2012. 50 Riders. 120 km. 10,000 for charity Date: Saturday 23rd June 2012 Ride: 120 km (75 miles) Seaside Classic Southport - Blackpool return Entry: 20 registration fee + 80 min. sponsorship for your nominated charity To join and find out more: cycle@bucketandspade.org.uk Cycle in a peloton. Raise money for local, national & international charities! Thank you for your support. Chapeau! Nominated Charities: shorelinechurch.org.uk tearfund.org greenpastures.net Media Partner: Simply Southport Main Event Sponsor: Andrew Cunningham Building Design Equipment Sponsor: Dawes Cycles acbuildingdesign.com
SUPPORT THE RIDE In 2011 we raised 5,500; in 2012 our target is 10,000 for charity By riding in and sponsoring the 3rd Bucket & Spade Ride which takes place on Saturday 23rd June 2012 you will benefit a number of important charities and community projects. The Bucket & Spade Cycle 2012 will link two of England s classic seaside resorts: Southport - Blackpool. The Ride will be supported with foodstops and mechanical provision. The Ride is for amateurs and enthusiasts alike. All riders will cycle in one peloton. Cyclists will ride a minimum of 40miles to Blackpool, with the option of the return leg to Southport to complete the 75-miler (120km). This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant contribution to local, national and international charities through donations, riding or event sponsorship. Simply Southport magazine will partner with the Ride and feature coverage of this fundraising event. Riders may raise sponsorship for a charity of their choice. In addition, the Ride supports 3 nominated charities: Shoreline Church is a LOCAL community church working in Southport with a team of volunteers to assist disadvantaged children and adults via youth projects, soup kitchens, life skills initiatives, counselling and activity programmes. www.shorelinechurch.org.uk Green Pastures Housing is a NATIONAL not-for-profit charity providing sustainable housing and care for homeless people. GP partners with over 25 organisations to provide long-term accommodation for hundreds of people. www.greenpastures.net Tearfund is an INTERNATIONAL charity which provides humanitarian aid, development support and disaster response to crisis areas across the world. www.tearfund.org
THE ROUTE THE ORIGINAL RIDE The ride will take place over one day. The course is split into 6 stages with intermittent WC/ foodstops. Cyclists will start and finish in Southport, with an optional halfway finish at Blackpool. The distance is 37 miles one-way or 75 miles return (route reversed). BLACKPOOL FINISH 1 THE OLYMPIC CHALLENGE To celebrate the 2012 Olympics we are offering a select group of riders a breakaway challenge via the notorious/ glorious Parbold Hill. Riders will depart at the same time as the main bunch, split early and then chase down the peloton to rejoin before Lytham. Stage 1 (&6): Southport - Preston Stage 2 (&5): Preston - Lytham Stage 3 (&4): Lytham - Blackpool STAGE 3,4 STAGE 2,5 PRESTON LYTHAM STAGE 1,6 START SOUTHPORT FINISH 2
HOW THE RIDE WORKS WE ARE CYCLING 120KM (75MILES) FROM SOUTHPORT TO BLACKPOOL RETURN TO RAISE MONEY FOR CHARITY. Please read the information below as a guide to help you prepare for the Ride. Please contact us if you have any queries: e. cycle@bucketandspade.com START: Meet at 6.45am @ Shoreline Church, 9 Mornington Road, Southport, PR9 0TS. Parking available on forecourt. 1) Come changed and ready to ride... 2) you will sign-in... 3) load your day-bag onto a support vehicle (see kit list for details)... 4) pick up an event t-shirt... 5) enjoy a free breakfast... 6) listen to a briefing from Ride organisers... 7) Grand Depart 7.15am FINISH: We expect to return to Southport at approx. 5pm HOW THE RIDE WORKS The ride is 75miles (120km) in total, over 1 day on SAT 23rd JUNE 2012 There are two finishes - one at halfway in Blackpool; one in Southport after the full distance. Riders should decide which finish they will aim for. The day is split into 6 legs of approx 12miles each, assuming an average speed of approx. 12mph. It is not a race. The aim is to ride in pairs, in a single peloton (bunch ride). RIDE SCHEDULE - Breakfast and set-off - Stage 1: 12miles 1hr 15min break Stage 2: 12miles 1hr 15min break Stage 3: 12miles 1hr - Arrive at Blackpool at approx. 12pm (FINISH 1) 30min - Stage 3: 8miles 45mins - 1hr lunch break at Lytham - Stage 4: 12miles 1hr 15min break Stage 5: 12miles 1hr 15min break Stage 6: 8miles 45mins - Arrive at Southport around 5pm (FINISH 2) - SUPPORT VEHICLES Support vehicles will follow the peloton and will carry water, food, basic first aid, mobile phone, maps. Two vans will operate as broom wagons sweeping up riders (and their bikes) who cannot continue for whatever reason. RIDER PROTOCOL 1. Support the Ride in general through the mantra: ALL FOR ONE AND ONE FOR ALL. 2. Follow the instructions of the Ride leaders as this will ensure the smooth running of the whole event. 3. Ride leaders are: David Head, Mario Aigner & Simon Rigby. 4. Communicate with Ride leaders if you have any problems. 5. Ensure that you are all present and correct after intermediate rest-stops. 6. We ride as one group/ peloton for the social aspect and for safety. Do not break away from the peloton unless agreed with Ride leaders. 7. Stronger riders should take a turn at the front of the peloton (to take the wind); the Ride leaders will generally direct this and the pace. 8. Use signals to inform people behind you of what is happening. ie: moving out due to obstruction/ parked car or slowing down etc. If it s an emergency SHOUT! 9. Buddy up ride two abreast in clean lines to save energy. 10. The Bucket and Spade Ride is not a race! No break-away groups unless Ride leaders agree to split the peloton. FULL OR HALF DISTANCE? As organisers we will try and accommodate everyone. If at any point in the ride if you feel tired/ unwell/ or get a puncture a van will pick up yourself (and your bike) so you won t be left stranded. If this occurs on the outward leg, you will sit in the support vehicle until the next rest stop, or until riders reach the halfway lunch stop. At lunch you will have a chance to rest/ see how your legs feel and decide at this point if you wish to opt out of the return leg/ make your way home. You may be able to share a lift with other riders who only ride halfdistance. If you do not have space for your bike, your bike will remain on the bike bus until the end of the ride and will be stored at Shoreline Church at your risk. You must make arrangements for bike storage and collection with the support crew. If you decide to commit to the return leg but then need to stop, again you (and your bike) will be picked up but (as per the outward leg) you will have to sit in the support vehicle until all riders reach the finish back in Southport.
KIT LIST WE ARE CYCLING 120KM (75MILES) FROM SOUTHPORT TO BLACKPOOL RETURN TO RAISE MONEY FOR CHARITY. Please read the information below as a guide to help you prepare for the Ride. Please contact us if you have any queries: e. cycle@bucketandspade.org.uk KIT LIST 1. BIKE Train on the bike you will ride (adjust saddle, bars to suit try building up to riding for 30mins, 45mins, 1hr continuously sitting on the saddle. A pump will be provided. Spare innertubes will be available if you puncture (cost payable after the ride). 2. HEAD 1 x Helmet (a must-have for this ride!). 1 x Lipsalve stick for chapped lips. 3. TOPS/ BASE LAYERS 1 x S/sleeve base layers - breathable. 1 x L/sleeve Top - cycle specific with pockets at back for food. 4. JACKET 1 x rain/ wind jacket - breathable (can be packed in day bag). 5. LEGS 1 x cycle shorts (bib for more comfort) or shorts/ joggers. 6. FEET 1 x pair of cycle shoes, or trainers. 1 x over shoes (waterproof). 1 x thick/ warm socks (toes do not move much and get cold). 7. HANDS 1 x cycle gloves (hands do not move much and get cold). 8. WEATHER Check forecast and dress/ discard kit accordingly (or you can always have excess in your day bag, which will travel in support vehicles). 9. LIGHTS N/A - we cycle in daylight. 10. FOOD & DRINK Drinks & snacks will be provided at regular rest stops enroute. Take on board snacks (eg: mars bars, bananas) at these check points to last you until the next. Also remember to drink plenty, even if you dont feel thirsty! If your bike has a water holder you can carry a bottle which you can refill (If you intend to drink SIS-type energy drinks, allow your body to adjust to the intake on prior training rides to avoid stomach ache/ cramps). Lunch will be provided at halfway point. 11. MONEY/ PHONE/ ID You will not need money on the Ride. Support vehicles will have emergency money, phones, H&S file and Riders contact details. Or if you prefer to have these about your person carry a bank card/ ID/ mobile (in waterproof plastic bag) in back pocket. 12. DAY BAG Bring a day rucksack with a change of clothes in case you want to change at half-time and any medication/ kit that you may need. These bags will travel with the peloton in support vehicles and will be accessible at every rest-stop. 13. SUMMARY Cycle kit can be expensive if bought from a pro-shop and typical sportswear will be fine. T-shirts tend to absorb and hold sweat so you may wish to bring a spare to change at half-time lunch-stop etc. Remember that our total riding time will be approx. 6hrs which is a long time even on a warm sunny day and your body temperature will naturally drop at the various stops so it is important to snack and drink regularly to maintain your temperature. RULES, REGULATIONS AND TIPS 1. Safety cycling helmets need to be worn at all times when on the road; this is not a legal requirement but good practice; all participants of the Bucket & Spade Ride must wear a helmet 2. Please be punctual; the ride will not be delayed in the event of a rider failing to present him herself at the departure 3. Support vans for both rider and bike will be available for any rider with problems 4. Please adhere to group-riding etiquette and not endanger your fellow riders 5. Riders should seek medical advice if they are unsure about their fitness level or have any medical or health concerns 6. No drugs or alcohol are to be taken on the ride 7. Only bicycles are permitted for the event - no motorbikes please! 8. You must not deviate from the official route 9. For safety, you must not use a mobile or listen to music whilst riding 10. The Ride will take place regardless of bad weather 11. You are responsible for your own kit 12. Ensure that your bike is completely roadworthy serviced before you start 13. Take water each time you ride your bike and drink little and often to keep hydrated; drinks and snacks will be available at every stop. 14. Obey the rules of the road and take guidance from the Ride leaders; cyclists do not have special privileges eg: do not jump lights 15. Respect your cycling companions and ride safely and sensibly; The Bucket and Spade is not a race REMEMBER ME Bike Helmet Day bag - with change of clothes etc. Insurance - Personal, medical or bike insurance is NOT included. Each rider takes personal responsibility for their own conduct, for their kit and for their bike and equipment at all times. Insurance is not complusory.
BUCKET & SPADE 2011 Get on your bike and make a difference! 2011. 24 Riders. 75 miles. 5,500 for charity Date: Saturday 27th August 2011 (Bank hol wkend) Ride: 120 km Seaside Classic Southport - Blackpool (via Lytham) return Stats: 3000 calories burned pp. Riding time 6:25:00, Ave. speed 11.8mph In 2011 Shoreline Church organised the 2nd Bucket & Spade cycle. The event raised 5,500 for local, national and international charities. Thank you for your support. Chapeau! Nominated Charities: shorelinechurch.org.uk tearfund.org greenpastures.net Event Sponsor: acbuildingdesign.com Chartered Architectural Services Media Partners: Simply Southport, The Southport Visiter Photographs: David Pickersgill Photography The Shoreline Bucket & Spade Cycle 2011 is organised by Shoreline Church in association with GP Housing. Registered charity numbers 1052134 & 1131468
PLEASE SPONSOR ME Send to your friends/ colleagues Name: IS CYCLING 120KM (75MILES) FROM SOUTHPORT TO BLACKPOOL RETURN TO RAISE MONEY FOR CHARITY. OUR TOTAL TARGET IS 10,000. I am fundraising for: Shoreline Church Green Pastures Housing Tearfund Other (please state): Thank you for your donation! Please return form to your Sponsored Rider or post to: Bucket and Spade c/o Shoreline Church 9 Mornington Road Southport, PR9 0TS 2011 Bucket & Spade Ride 25 riders raised 5,500 for charity; Our 2012 target is 10,000 SPONSOR S DETAILS Name: Address: Postcode: SPONSORED RIDER Name: AMOUNT( ) Total ( ): or per mile ( ): SIGNATURE Signature: PAYMENT DETAILS You can donate by cheque, cash Or pay online via Virgin Money Giving at: www.virginmoneygiving.com/bucketandspade I am donating by: Online ( Virgin Money Giving ). Add name of your Rider in comments. Cheque (payable to Bucket and Spade ). State Rider name on reverse. Cash. Include details of Rider you are supporting. Gift Aid - Make your charitable donation go further. In order for the event, via Green Pastures Housing to reclaim the tax you have paid on your donation(s) you must have paid an amount of UK Income Tax and/ or Capital Gains Tax for each year (6 Apr one year to 5 Apr the next) that is at least equal to the amount of tax that Green Pastures Housing will reclaim on your donation for that tax year (currently 25p for every 1 you give). Gift Aid Declaration - I am a UK tax payer. Please treat all gifts/ donations that I make as a Gift Aid donation. Date: D D M M Y Y Q&A If you have any questions about the Ride please contact the Bucket & Spade team E. cycle@bucketandspade.org.uk
RIDER SPONSOR TRACKER Submit form following event MINIMUM SPONSORSHIP REQUIREMENT IS 80 We, who have given our names and addresses below and who have ticked the box entitled Gift Aid want the Rider s nominated charity to reclaim tax on the donation detailed below, given on the date shown. We understand that each of us must pay Income Tax or Capital Gains Tax equal to the tax reclaimed by the charity on the donation. RIDER NAME Name: Keep track of your personal donations by filling in this record sheet! Please total your sponsorship amount and submit this form after the Ride. I am fundraising for: Shoreline Church Green Pastures Housing Tearfund Other (please state): TOTAL AMOUNT( ) Total ( ): Q&A If you have any questions about the Ride please contact the Bucket & Spade team E. cycle@bucketandspade.org.uk Please return form to: Bucket and Spade c/o Shoreline Church 9 Mornington Road Southport, PR9 0TS Or scan form and email to cycle@bucketandspade.org.uk SPONSOR S NAME & ADDRESS AMOUNT PAYMENT TYPE DATE GIFT AID Total ( ): or per mile ( ): Cheque/ Cash/ VirginMoneyGiving/ Direct to other nominated charity
TERMS & CONDITIONS OF ENTRY Most of these conditions are designed for your safety and the safety of others. On registration to participate in the Bucket & Spade Cycle 2012, you agree to the following conditions. Please read this important information. 1. REGISTRATION FORM All riders must complete and sign our Registration Form. 2. EXCLUSIVE SHORELINE CHURCH EVENT The Bucket & Spade Ride is an annual fundraising event and all riders are expected to raise a minimum sponsorship for a charity of their choice. Rider Sponsorship Forms are sent to participants. The Ride will be suitable for riders of all abilities. The Ride will take place on the road and we ride 75miles from Southport to Blackpool and back in 1 day. 3. ENTRY FEES & CHARITY FUNDRAISING We ask each participant to pay a 20 entry fee. Riders must also raise a minimum level of 80 for a charity of their choice, over and above the entry fee*. The entry fee of 20 covers administration/ logistics/ vehicular support/ breakfast, lunch, snacks/ t-shirts and an equal contribution to the 3 nominated charities supported by the Ride. The entry fee cost ensures that the maximum funds you raise through sponsorship go direct to charity. The 3 nominated charities will be default beneficiaries of all unallocated sponsorship monies. which will be distributed following the event. *U16 entry is 10 + 40min. sponsorship (U16s must be accompanied by a responsible adult; the Ride is not suitable for children) 4. SAFETY Cycling on the highway is a potentially dangerous activity and, although the organisers and promoters of the Ride will do all in their power to make the Ride safe; all riders take part at their own risk. All riders must ensure that their bicycles are in a roadworthy condition before the start of the event, must observe the rules of the Highway Code and Rider Protocol (included in Rider Packs). NB: Shoreline Church, the Bucket and Spade Event Team, nor the Ride Leaders accept responsibility for any injury sustained or property damaged in the course of the Ride in the absence of negligence or breach of statutory duty on their parts. 5. LIABILITY/INSURANCE The organisers and sponsors of the Ride cannot be held liable for injury, loss and damage caused or sustained as a result of taking part, howsoever arising, nor can they accept any liability for any changes made to the Ride for safety reasons, or as otherwise planned through circumstances beyond their control. While the Event Team go to great lengths to ensure that the Ride is organised to enable participants to be as safe as possible at all times, we must make it clear that all participants in the Ride take part entirely at their own risk. You are therefore strongly advised to comply with our safety guidelines and to obtain personal accident insurance cover as well as adequate material loss/damage insurance cover in respect of your bicycle and personal property and any loss or injury you may cause to a third party. No liability is accepted for loss of or damage to any bikes or equipment. 6. INSURANCE Medical or bike insurance is NOT included in your entry fee. Cover for bicycles whilst in use or transit or during the event is also NOT included (check your household policy first to see if your bicycle is covered). 7. DATA PROTECTION Please note that we will use your personal information for administration purposes related to this event. 7.1 Your name may appear on the Bucket & Spade website and rider start list. Please notify us in writing if you do not wish your name to appear. 7.2 We will not share your contact details with any other organisations, except Ride sponsors. 7.3 We would like to keep you informed by email with regular updates on the 2012 Ride and about future Bucket & Spade events using the contact information you have provided. Please notify us in writing if you do not wish to be contacted. The Ride may be filmed, photographed and recorded and you hereby grant permission to use any images and recordings of yourself. 8. HEALTH AND FITNESS Although our ride is non-competitive and will consist of mixed ability riders, it is important that everyone is well prepared to avoid hindering or delaying the progress of the peloton we stress, for your own benefit, that pre-event training is essential. The Bucket and Spade team, reserves the right at any time, should it be necessary, to assess your ability to complete the ride. The B&S team decision is final. Cycling can be very strenuous and riders must be in good health. Riders who have any doubt about their health, or have a medical condition that could be affected by exercise, particularly a heart condition, are strongly advised to obtain their doctor s approval before participating. Your health is your responsibility. 10. CANCELLATION We will refund your 20 entry fee if advised of your withdrawal from the 2012 event by 5pm on Friday 1st June 2012. We cannot issue refunds, for any reason, after that. 11. TIMES AND ITINERARIES All timings and itineraries are subject to change without notice due to circumstances beyond our control. When signing your registration form, you have acknowledged that you have read and accepted these Terms and Conditions.
2012 REGISTRATION FORM WE ARE CYCLING 120KM (75MILES) FROM SOUTHPORT TO BLACKPOOL RETURN TO RAISE MONEY FOR CHARITY. ENTRY FEE IS 20. MINIMUM SPONSORSHIP REQUIREMENT IS 80* *U16 entry is 10 + 40min. sponsorship (must be accompanied by an adult) 1) Please read the Terms & Conditions of Entry. 2) Complete this form & send with 20 entry fee to: Bucket and Spade, c/o Shoreline Church, 9 Mornington Road, Southport PR9 0TS 3) Or to pay entry online go to virginmoneygiving.com/bucketandspade pay entry fee to Shoreline & add comment: ENTRY FOR YOUR NAME then sign and scan this form and email to cycle@bucketandspade.org.uk We aim to give you regular event updates by email, on our website and on twitter @BucketSpadeRide PERSONAL DETAILS Rider Name: Address: Postcode: Tel: Mobile: Email: Date of Birth: Incase of Emergency Name: Tel: Relationship to Rider: DIETARY Requirements (snacks and lunch are included in entry fee) eg: Vegetarian/ Vegan/ Other: HEALTH Please indicate all previous and current medical conditions, including any medication you are taking: ENTRY PAYMENT DETAILS Please include a cheque/ cash for your entry fee of 20 made payable to Bucket and Spade, mark ENTRY FOR YOUR NAME on reverse. Or pay online via virginmoneygiving/bucketandspade (See point 3 above) Please complete: I am paying by Cheque/ Cash/ VirginMoneyGiving (circle one) I have paid an entry fee of 20 I pledge to raise a minimum of 80 sponsorship Gift Aid - Make your charitable donation go further. In order for the event, via Green Pastures Housing to reclaim the tax you have paid on your donation(s) you must have paid an amount of UK Income Tax and/ or Capital Gains Tax for each year (6 Apr one year to 5 Apr the next) that is at least equal to the amount of tax that Green Pastures Housing will reclaim on your donation for that tax year (currently 25p for every 1 you give). Date: Gift Aid Declaration - I am a UK tax payer. Please treat all gifts/ donations that I make as a Gift Aid donation. D D M M Y Y The Bucket & Spade Cycle 2012 is organised by Shoreline Church in association with Green Pastures. Registered charity numbers 1052134 & 1131468 FITNESS Cyclists will ride in a single peloton with refreshment and lunch stop-offs. Although the Ride is non-competitive and will consist of mixed abilities, it is important that everyone is well prepared to avoid hindering or delaying the progress of the peloton pre-event training is essential for your own benefit. See website for training schedule. PLEASE HELP US TO ASSESS YOUR RIDING ABILITY: 1. How many miles do you cycle each week? 2. Do you belong to a cycle club or ride with friends and ride regularly in a bunch/ peloton? 3. Do you anticipate riding the full distance (120km/ 75miles), half distance or Olympic challenge? 4. Please estimate your cycling speed based on 2 hours in the saddle: Fast (18mph) Medium (14mph) Slow (10mph) 5. What is your bike make? 6. What is your bike model? EVENT BUCKET & SPADE T-SHIRT Included in entry fee. Please circle your size: SIZES S M L XL XXL DATA PROTECTION Please provide signature to confirm you have read and understood the Terms & Conditions of Entry Signature: Date: Q&A If you have any questions about this registration/ entry form please contact David Head (Bucket & Spade event organiser): e. cycle@bucketandspade.org.uk t. 01704 533 595 donate. www.virginmoneygiving.com/bucketandspade