St Nicholas Hospice Care’s exciting cycling challenge, The Edge, sponsored by Atkins Dellow, will return for 2024 on Sunday, 7 July.

Whether you’re a keen cyclist, someone who wants to try a new challenge, or a family looking for a fun activity to do together, The Edge has something for everyone, and it’s all for a good cause too.

Riders can choose to cycle 15 miles, 30 miles, 60 miles or 100 miles, or our 40-mile road and track route.

Whichever distance you pick, they will all offer beautiful views of the West Suffolk countryside. All routes start and finish at our event partner Maglia Rosso’s Cycling Centre in Hawstead.

Riders can also save up to £5 by registering with our early bird offer before 10 May.

There has never been a better time to saddle up and take on the challenge!

The routes

All route maps will be available to event sign-ups nearer to the event. Those taking part must wear a helmet at all times.

Your reward

After completing the route, participants will receive a goody bag, plus a bespoke designed medal. There will also be refreshments, and water stops along some of the routes.

Entry fees with our Early Bird offer:

• 15 miles – individual entry: £10 (£15 after Early Bird)
• 15 miles – family entry: £25 for a family of up to five (maximum two adults).
• 30 miles – £20 (£25 after Early Bird)
• 40-mile road and track route – £25 (£30 after Early Bird)
• 60 miles – £30 (£35 after Early Bird)
• 100 miles – £40 (£45 after Early Bird)

Make your challenge a sponsored one

Any additional funds you raise by taking part in this event will help fund the much-needed services the Hospice provides across West Suffolk and Thetford for those facing dying, death and grief.

If you wish to support the Hospice further, you can set up an online giving page through JustGiving, or you can download a sponsorship form by clicking here.

Registering people under the age of 18

For the individual 15, 30, 40, 60 and 100-mile rides, the minimum age for participants is 14 years old. There is no upper age limit. Participants aged between 14 and 17 years of age must be accompanied by a responsible adult at the event at all times.

For the 15-mile family ride, the minimum age for participants is eight years old. There is no upper age limit. Participants aged between eight and 17 years of age must be accompanied by a responsible adult at the event at all times. The maximum group size for the family ride is five, including at least one adult over 18.

All adults must make the decision as to whether their under 18-year-old is capable of doing the route.

All riders taking part in the event must have either completed a cycling proficiency test or have adequate experience of cycling on public highways.

Cancellation policy

If you cancel, the registration fee is non-refundable, sponsorship can be offered back although any fees incurred to St Nicholas Hospice Care from online donation pages or equivalent will be deducted first. If St Nicholas Hospice Care cancels the event, we would seek to provide an alternative date or offer a refund.

Event supporters

We’d like to thank those supporting this event.

Our event sponsor, Atkins Dellow.

Our event partner, Maglia Rosso, thank you for the use of the café, bike shop, for hosting the event and for your guidance.

Using your data

St Nicholas Hospice Care will only ever use your data in relevant and meaningful ways to you. You can learn more about data protection and change your preferences at www.stnicholashospice.org.uk/yourdata.

Event Terms and Conditions

To read our event Terms and Conditions, please click here.

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