Booking for Cycle Spring 2021, the yearly St. Giles Hospice fundraising event, is now open and organisers are confident that the event will still go ahead as planned.
Due to take place on Sunday 23 May, 2021, the COVID compliant Cycle Spring event encourages new riders and old to choose from one of three cycle routes.
Riders must be aged 10 or over and the three routes – all starting in Whittington, Lichfield – vary by difficulty with a 27-mile, 52-mile and a challenging 76-mile route planned.
Get On Your Bike For Cycle Spring 2021
Fundraising events for St. Giles Hospice have suffered in 2021 due to COVID restrictions.
Chloe Herbert, Head of Fundraising at St Giles Hospice said: “We’re absolutely delighted at the thought of being able to welcome back our wonderful fundraisers in person in 2021 after a year when we’ve had to cancel our events and close our shops, which significantly impacted on our income.
“Whether you’re a regular rider or new to cycling, we’d love you to support us at our COVID-compliant Cycle Spring event. We sincerely hope that Coronavirus restrictions do not result in further cancellations but the safety of our supporters, volunteers and staff is our top priority. Whatever happens, we’ll be keeping our participants up to date with developments.
“If, come May, we can’t get together at Whittington we’ll provide our participants with everything you need to cycle for St Giles in your own time. We’ll make sure that our community can still take part, no matter what! Following sign up, all cyclists will be provided with fundraising packs full of route maps, medals, certificates and more.”
Entry costs are £25 per person if you book before 31 March, or £27 per person if you book after the early bird offer until 20 May, 2021.
Cyclists booking a place before midnight on Wednesday 31st March can enjoy an early bird offer of £25, and entry at £27 closes at midday on Thursday 20th May 2021.