Pre Ride Advice
The course is along NCN route 14 heading from the school along Ocean road and joining the cycleway to Dalton Park and our Halfway point at the Dancing Betty Pub .
If you havent ridden a bike for a while build up to the 26.2 mile distance before the day.
The path is rugged so choose wisely the type of bike , We would suggest that its unsuitable for narrow tyres.
We suggest that you carry at least 1 new inner tube with you and the tools necessary to change if you have a puncture.
Sustrans Cycle hub in Church St Hartlepool have bike free check sessions too
We will have snacks available however it is a long way so please make sure you have enough water and snacks if required.
On The Day
Registration at Barnard Grove School ///troubled.muscular.coverings
will be open from 8.30 am and there will be stalls and an area for you to chat with other riders before a mass start at 9.30 , there is limited parking at the school so please be aware and park sensibly if you are parking on King Oswy drive.
When you arrive go to register and pick up your number , filling in your details on the back before attaching to your Bike.
Please note the info on the back regarding the emergency number
We will have marshalls at crucial points or arrows at any tricky junctions , other than that follow the route to Dancing Betty pub
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at Dalton Park, Here you will **check in**.
Grab yourself a breather and a drink then retrace your route back to Barnard Grove enjoyiong the last few downhill miles after Castle Eden.
There will be snacks and drinks at the end.
PLEASE NOTE The map below takes you close to Dalton Park where Marshals and Directional signs will guide you to and from the halfway point
Fundraising
A lot of you have already been doing amazing with fundraising and its much appreciated
we will have donation buckets on the day for any loose change( or notes) you may wish to donate to help fund this vital service