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It is with massive regret that we have been forced to cancel Sunday’s Santa Cycle and Cruise.
Storm Bert is set to batter the South West this weekend and the threat of bad weather means we cannot guarantee you the fabulously festive experience that we’d all been looking forward to.
But don’t despair – we have a plan!
Our friends at Stuart Line Cruises have kindly offered us an alternative date – SUNDAY JANUARY 5TH 2025.
So, for the first time ever, the FORCE Santa Cycle and Cruise will be happening in the New Year.
Nothing else has changed but the date.
You’ll still get your Santa suits, goody bags, gifts for the children and of course, the fabulous feeling of riding the Exe Estuary Trail with dozens of other FORCE supporters plus an exclusive Exe Estuary cruise.
We do need to know by Thursday December 5th whether you will be able to join us on January 5th.
We’re really hoping that you can be a part of this unique event but if the new date doesn’t work for you, we’re happy for you to defer your entry to the Christmas 2025 event and we’ll let you have the date as soon as we can.
Starting and finishing at either Topsham or Exmouth, you will cycle six miles along the stunning Exe Estuary Trail.
At each finish point, riders will join a Stuart Line Cruises boat for a trip along the River Exe, back to the town where they started.
Spaces only available for Exmouth route, more info on the Exmouth route below.
New event date: Sunday 5th January 2025
Discipline: mainly cycle paths but some road cycling
Distance: 6 miles
Location start / finish point: Topsham or Exmouth
Price: Adults £20 / Child £10
Entry limit: 100 on each route
Age limit: All ages welcome. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult
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Price: Adult £20 / Child £10
Arrival time: 9:15am
Set off time: 10:15am
Cruise time: 12:00pm
Arrive Exmouth Harbour: 1:00pm
Entry limit: 100
Age limit: All ages welcome. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult
Entries: Entry closes when we reach participant capacity
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Price: Adult £20 / Child £10
Arrival time: 8:00am
Set off time: 9:00am
Cruise time: 10:45am
Arrive Topsham Quay: 11:45pm
Entry limit: 100
Age limit: All ages welcome. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult
Entries: Entry closes when we reach participant capacity
Free parking on both routes
Free Santa suit for all cyclists
Free tea, coffee & cake at the start of the ride
Exclusive boat ride
Cycle led by FORCE representatives
Mince pies, mulled wine and soft drinks served on the boat
Small gift for each child from Father Christmas
iSpy game for kids on the boat
Entertainment from a local choir, Sounds Choir, at Topsham Quay
Option to enter into the Santa Cycle raffle for the chance to win some amazing prizes
Bike support from The Bike Shed
Professional First Aid cover
Since the first Santa Cycle in 2013, the event has raised more than £35,000 for FORCE Cancer Charity which has helped us continue supporting local people affected by cancer.
Helen (pictured right) took on the Santa Cycle as a challenge to build up her confidence on a bike back in 2016 and since then has raised more than £1,600 for FORCE!
Helen and her family take part every year. For them our Santa Cycle is “an annual family event and it wouldn’t feel like Christmas without it!”
Anybody can take part in Santa Cycle and do their bit in helping to build cancer support right here in Devon.
Why not sign up and fundraise as a group or get the little ones a sponsorship form to take into school. Six miles is no easy challenge for little legs or someone who hasn’t cycled in a long time!
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No. This is a family fun ride. It is not a race.
Yes. Bike Shed will be on hand should you have any bike mechanical issues. Medical support will also be available.
Yes absolutely. We welcome family and friends to come and see you off at the start and before you board and disembark from the boat.
The route is led by two experienced support riders, who know the route and will be mindful of the group’s capabilities, setting the pace accordingly.
In addition, there will be support riders staggered throughout the group who also know the route and are there to guide and help if needed.
Yes. This is compulsory.
Yes. We welcome all bikes.
There is no minimum age however if under 18, you must be accompanied by an adult who is also taking part.
There are toilets and refreshments available at the start and on the boat.
We will keep in regular touch with all the information you’ll need by email so please keep checking your inbox.
When you arrive, please head to the registration point to check in and to pick up your Santa suit.
Yes but ONLY up until the Thursday before the ride. Please get in touch with the fundraising team on 01392 402875 if you wish to transfer your entry.
Yes but ONLY up until the Thursday before the ride. Please get in touch with the fundraising team on 01392 402875 if you wish to have a refund or to transfer to the following year.
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