Ride to the Tour
The Most Exciting Bike Ride of 2011
Right To Play is offering you the chance to join the Ride to the Tour team on an exhilarating 4 day bike ride covering 350 miles and ending with you watching first day of the Tour de France finish in western France where you will receive an exclusive, behind the scenes experience with our partners Team HTC-Highroad. Students are eligble for a special discounted registration fee so read on for how you can get fit, change lives in disadvantaged areas of the world and have an amazing summer tour.
All the details are available at www.righttoplay.org.uk/cycle but let's give you a flavour of what to expect first.
This unique ride sets off from the home of Harlequins R.F.C., The Stoop and we are proud that former England and Harlequins Scrum Half, Andy Gomarsall will be taking part. The route explores beautiful British countryside, meanders through French vineyards and visits the famous chateau of Châteaubriant. This ride is perfect for any ability, from novice to experienced, with full mechanical support given throughout the ride.
This will be the ride of your life. But don't take our word for it, watch this video from Right To Play's Athlete Ambassador and winner of 15 stages of the Tour de France, Mark Cavendish and se what former students and staff have said about their rides with Right To Play:
“I consider it as one of the best things I’ve ever done.”
Matt, club development and club links co-ordinator, BUCS
“An amazing experience with amazing people for an amazing charity.”
Sian, student, St Mary’s University
“With team work and determination, I made it.”
Jim, activities and sport officer, BCU.
“The organisation and support from RTP was fantastic.”
Emily, student, Royal Holloway University.
“A great challenge and a pleasure to be part of the team.”
Matt, sports development officer, St Mary’s University.
“I convinced a group of 9 from work to go along and every one of us agreed it was a really rewarding and enjoyable few days. It’ll be much easier to convince people this time around…”
Jarlath, Student Activities Manager, LSE.
Sign up today as an individual or take advantage of our discounts for teams of 5 or more. Over 150 staff and students have taken part in the 2009 and 2010 rides, and this year promises to be the biggest and best yet. The support of BUCS has given Right To Play the chance to reach 20,000 more children who were in real need. Right To Play would like to thank BUCS, and all of the students and staff who have supported us around the UK for their efforts in making this possible. The Ride to the Tour will mean Right To Play can support 12,000 more children and promote education, health and peace through sport and play programming.
Right To Play is excited to announce that Specialized are supporting the event and offering participants the opportunity to receive discounts, equipment and a bike. Specialized have been active in stressing the importance of cycling at a young age and support Right To Play’s ethos of improving the lives of children in some of the most disadvantaged areas of the world. Right To Play is a great way for Specialized to demonstrate their commitment to enhancing people’s life through cycling.
The registration fee for students is £180 including VAT.
Each rider's fundraising target is £1,200.
Teams of 5 or more are eligible for discounts on their fundraising targets.
Registration closes on June 15th, so sign up soon to avoid disappointment.
All the details are available at www.righttoplay.org.uk/cycle, alternatively email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 0207 812 0635
