Preperation Advice

What Bike?

All bikes are suitable for the 15 mile route but only mountain bikes are suitable for the 25 mile

Haven't got a bike?

We recommend Bike Pro in Kings Heath, Birmingham. They will offer a 15% discounts on purchases of new bikes (cash/debit cards only) and 20% Discount on parts and accessories to registered Cycle Relief 2008 participants. They also offer an interest free payment plan option. And bike hire (subject to availability). For further details Click Here.

Other Equipment recommended:

Cycling Shorts - to avoid saddle sores!

Cycling Gloves - to avoid blisters.

A Helmet

Water Bottle

Training Advice

We all have different abilities and need different levels of training preparations. If you don't do regular cycling, whether in the gym or outdoors, we recommend that you go for a ride at least once a week covering a minimum of 5 mile distance. For the challenging route you will need to do a lot more uphill riding. Please remember drink plenty (avoid alcohol!) of liquid to avoid becoming dehydrated.

Drink plenty of water.

Event Check List

Having trained for the event. Please arrive in good time for the 10.00am start. We recommend that you have your bike serviced before hand and that you have the right tyre pressures, lubricated chain and brakes in good working order. So in summary the check list is:-

1. Serviced Bike
2. Correct tyre pressures
3. Lubricated chain
4. Brakes in good working order
5. Helmet
6. Gloves
7. Water bottlee
8. Cycling shorts