Cycling for Sight 2016 – Lake District
A South Africa Event on 2016-08-28 07:00:00
Eyecare is delighted to be supporting Vision Aid Overseas with Optometry Giving Sight once again this year through the Cycling For Sight challenge on Sunday 28th August. As many riders will know, this ride has taken place in Yorkshire for the last few years and we have decided it is time for a change. The 2016 cycle will take place in the Lake District offering two road cycling distances as well as our first Mountain Biking challenge. All routes will depart from Keswick with staggered starts intended to get everyone back to Keswick at around the same time. The event will support World Sight Day 2016 and all funds raised through the challenge will support the Vision Aid Overseas’ projects aimed to develop the skills of the Optometry Profession in Africa. The £40 entry fee covers your evening meal, a cycling top, a goody bag, guides for the mountain bike route, vehicle support for the road ride and (for those who are opticians) that all-important CET point from a Poster Quiz at the end of the ride. Any fees left over will be donated, along with any funds you raise to Vision Aid Overseas to help fight poverty by transforming access to eye care. Last year our event raised £7000 which went directly to Optometry Giving Sights’ eye care projects overseas. Road – “The High and Blighty” Our 2016 road route covers some of the region’s best climbs, offering outstanding scenery and breath-taking views over 87 miles (140km). Starting in Keswick this figure-of-eight route will head North-West at first, passing through Cockermouth and the Whinlatter Pass. From there cyclists will pass Braithwaite before reaching the Newlands and Honister Passes. It is then a straightforward cycle along the River Derwent back to Keswick before looping around Ambleside within sight of Lake Windermere and turning onto “The Struggle”, heading North towards Troutbeck. From there cyclists will head West and ride back to the start point in Keswick where they will enjoy a celebratory evening and a few well deserved drinks. Road – "Classic Keswick Loop" If you prefer your challenges a little shorter, the 45 mile (72km) route starts from Keswick completing the eastern side of the High and Blighty route taking in some of the region's spectacular scenery as well as a some of its best climbs. Mountain – “The Borrowdale Bash” To the South of Keswick is Derwentwater and the Borrowdale Valley where challenging mountain biking can be found amongst ancient woodland, quiet lakeside bays, steep mountain crags and a wild natural atmosphere. This 17 mile (28km) includes everything mountain biker’s love – steep climbs, amazing viewpoints and challenging descents, crossing streams, deep water channels, rock steps and loose boulders. Cyclists will pass through the village of Rosthwaite and climb the stoney tracks towards Honsiter Pass. Bridleways and single track will lead riders back to the start point in Keswick via the River Derwent. The sheer combination of steep climbing, technical descending and the breath-taking scenery around every corner is sure to result in an exciting day of riding. Vision Aid Overseas Vision Aid Overseas is dedicated to fighting poverty by transforming access to eye care and spectacles in developing countries. Poor eye sight causes poverty by keeping children out of school, stopping mothers and fathers from working and lowering the income of individual and families. Please support Vision Aid Overseas by Cycling for sight in August. Please set-up your JustGiving page and join the fundraising group by visiting https://www.justgiving.com/teams/C4S2016
at Keswick, Cumbria, United Kingdom
Keswick, Cumbria, United Kingdom
Keswick, United Kingdom
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