IT’S AN event so epic in scale that it can’t be contained in Berkshire.
This June, the Three Counties Cycle Ride is returning, and cyclists are already signing up for the event, which takes place over … well, three counties.
“Over 60 riders have already registered for this year’s 3 Counties Cycle Ride on Sunday, June 4” says Derek New, who heads up the event’s Steering Group for the organisers Easthampstead Rotary Club.
“They’re taking advantage of the 20% Early Bird discount for riders over 18 registering online during February at 3ccr.org.”
Those who register during March will benefit from a 10% discount, and April registrations 5%. Cyclists registering on the day will pay £20.
“Remember,” Derek said, “All our young riders under 18 can enjoy the ride for just £1, whether they register now or on the day.”
Club cyclists and families come back year after year to enjoy the 15-, 33- or 54-mile well-signed and marshalled routes around the Berkshire countryside, occasionally dipping into Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire.
The 3 Counties Cycle Ride starts and finishes at Garth Hill College in Bracknell, where there is free on-site parking and refreshments. There are also drink stations and rest stops en route, and a 3CCR support vehicle.
Dave Donaldson, Easthampstead Rotarian and long-term 3CCR Steering Group leader, said: “Over its almost 60-year history, our 3 Counties Cycle Ride participants have raised well over £1 million for local charities.”
The three local charities chosen to benefit from this year’s 3CCR are The WAYZ youth centre in Bracknell, the WADE day centre for the over-60s in Wokingham, and Easthampstead Rotary Club whose activities generate over £20,000 each year for its local and international projects.
“And thanks to TREK Bicycle Bracknell, who are again sponsoring this year’s 3CCR,” adds Derek “more funds from the Ride will go to our charities.”
“So ride with us. E-bikes are welcome, as are trikes, tandems, recumbent bikes, bikes with baby seats or trailers. Even monocycles, penny-farthings and pandas have taken part over the years.”
For more details on Easthampstead Rotary Club, log on to: www.easthampsteadrotary.org, or call Brian on 07720 321 526.
