Meriel to retire this year
FORCE Cancer Charity has announced that Chief Executive Meriel Fishwick will be retiring at the end of October 2024. Meriel…
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This year, the FORCE Santa Cycle and Cruise was held on Sunday November 19. We had a NEW ROUTE for 2023, due to closures on the Exe Estuary Trail between Lympstone and Exmouth.
We started at the Double Locks pub and followed the canal and cycle path to Topsham Quay (around three miles) where we joined Stuart Line Cruises for an enjoyable trip on the River Exe, enjoying mince pies, mulled wine and soft drinks on board. On the return to Topsham, we cycled back to Double Locks with an option to celebrate the festive ride with Sunday lunch at the pub!
Discipline: mainly cycle paths but some road cycling
Distance: 6 miles
Event date: November/December 2024 (TBC)
Location start / finish point: TBC
Entry limit: Up to 200
Age limit: All ages welcome. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult
Main Sponsors for 2023 event:
Supported by:
Free parking
Free Santa suit for all cyclists
Free tea and coffee at the start with option to buy a cake
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
Option to enter into the Santa Cycle draw 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 ride has raised close to £30,000 for FORCE Cancer Charity which has helped us to continue supporting local people affected by cancer.
The Santa Cycle is our fun festive ride and with the need for our services greater than ever, raising as much money as we can is massively important.
We hugely appreciate all the donations and voluntary support we receive from supporters like you, taking part in fundraising events like the Santa Cycle and Cruise. In these uncertain economic times, it is even more vital that we have the backing of all those who understand the value of our services.
When signing up for the Santa Cycle there are two entry options to choose from. You can register for the event and consider making a donation to FORCE. Please note there is no obligation to make a donation if you do not want to.
We are always on the look out for volunteers to help on the Santa Cycle.
Current volunteer opportunities include:
Contact the FORCE Fundraising team on 01392 402875 or via email forcefr@forcecancercharity.co.uk
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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 who will be mindful of the group setting the pace accordingly.
In addition there will be support riders staggered throughout the route who also know the route and 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.
Approximately three weeks before the ride date you will receive final instructions including arrival times etc. All instructions are emailed out.
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. Unfortunately we cannot transfer your place to someone else after the 16th November 2023.
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. Unfortunately we cannot refund or transfer after the Thursday before the ride.
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