Bike4Hospices

Bike4Hospices

Rotary clubs in Sussex are staging a sponsored bike ride across the Downs from Lewes to Goodwood Racecourse, Chichester in aid of hospices in Sussex. This charity event takes place on Sunday 19th August 2012

     

Hospices provide special support and palliative care for those nearing the end of their lives due to advanced life limiting illnesses.  Not part of the NHS, these charities must raise on average over 75% of their running costs to be able to offer this invaluable service to the local communities.  

All funds raised are equally divided between four Sussex Hospices: Martlets, St Peter & St James, St Barnabas & St Wilfrid's.  Since the start in 2007 this South Downs event has raised about £150,000 and last year Hike4Hospices raised £24,000. This year Rotary hope to raise £30,000.

Just click here to register 
There are two sponsored rides along the beautiful South Downs:

26 miles or 43miles
Both rides start on Sunday 19th August. There are 2 starting points:
• BIKE1 - 42 mile event starting at Spring Barn Farm near Kingston, Lewes
• BIKE2 - 25 miles, starting at St Botolphs near Steyning
Both rides finish at Goodwood racecourse.
BIKE1 - 42 miles 
The start of this ride is at Spring Barn Farm, Kingston Road ,Lewes, BN7 3ND   between 8am & 10am. The farm has a campsite but booking of pitches will be necessary. 
BIKE2 - 25 miles 
The start of ride bike2 is at St Botolph’s Church, Annington Road, Botolphs, near Steyning, West Sussex BN44 3WA. Map Reference TQ193092. It starts between 10.30am and 11.30 am.
Click here for a leaflet

This event is is part of Hike4Hospices which takes place on Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th August 2012