Bike4Bart – Meon Valley

Name: Bike4Bart – Meon Valley
Start: 2020-06-27T06:30:00.000Z
End: 2020-06-27T06:30:00.000Z
Location: Andrew Simpson Watersports Centre - Portsmouth, Eastern Rd, Portsmouth PO3 5LY, UK
Rating: 4.9

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About

Come out for the third annual Bike4Bart Charity cycle ride this June. With distances ranging from a cool 61K all the way up to 163K, riders of all abilities will find the right race for them. So saddle up and head out to Portsmouth for the finisher's medal and the quad burning ride.

Participants
Middle Distance, Short, and LongView details
Calendar
Sat, 27 Jun 2020View logistics
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Portsmouth, United KingdomView location
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4.9(11 Reviews)
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Where and when

Location

Andrew Simpson Watersports Centre - Portsmouth, Eastern Rd, Portsmouth PO3 5LY, UK

Start times

Sat, 27 Jun 2020

Long:

7:30am |

Middle Distance:

7:30am |

Short:

7:30am

Races summary

Here's what races are available for Bike4Bart – Meon Valley

Short
PathWithPin65mi
£30.00
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Middle Distance
PathWithPin114km
£40.00
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Long
PathWithPin163km
£45.00
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Route information

This epic cycle ride starts at the Andrew Simpson Watersports Centre in Portsmouth, all three routes head out North towards Portsdown Hill for a quick leg burn that will warm your quads up nicely. Once you reach the top of Portsdown Hill be sure to take in the gorgeous views out over the Channel, on clear days you can even spot the Isle of Wight.

The route then turns downhill for a period as riders whip through quaint country villages leaving riders with their heart thumping and adrenaline pumping. Shortly after this riders will descend once more back towards the event village, so don't forget to take in the scenery one last time.

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What's included

Free car parking
Toilets at start/finish
Full route marking
Route marshals
Mechanical Support
Pickup if required
Free feed stations
First aid support
Free massages
On site catering - Open 7am for breakfast
Event Photography
Medals
Self-timing record comparison

How to get there

Andrew Simpson Watersports Centre - Portsmouth, Eastern Rd, Portsmouth PO3 5LY, UK

Get full directions

Address: Andrew Simpson Watersports Centre Portsmouth, Eastern Road, Portsmouth PO3 5LY

Event day logistics

Schedule:

06:30 - Gates Open

07:00 - Registration

07:30 to 08:30 - Race Starts

Please make sure to arrive at least one hour before the start of the event to give yourself enough time get parked, registered and warmed up.

Andrew Simpson Foundation

Andrew Simpson MBE died too early at the age of 36, in an accident on board the Artemis AC72 yacht in San Francisco Bay. Andrew, better known as ‘Bart’ to many in the sailing world, was a fine, accomplished sailor, a loving family man and an inspiration to many. Everything we do is driven by our belief that all young people have the ability to excel and succeed in life and work and that the challenges of Sailing and Watersports do this by promoting health and well-being and building essential personal skills.

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Spectator Info

Spectators are welcome to meet their friends and family before and after the event.

FAQ's

I am or my child is under 16 years old, can they still take part in the Bike4Bart Cycle ride?

Yes, they can take part and in fact they can ride for free.

Is there parking available at the Bike4Bart cycle ride?

Yes, there is parking available at the event venue.

What happens if my bike breaks or I am involved in a crash during the Bike4Bart cycle?

Included in the price of your ticket is mechanical assistance and first aid. If you need any help throughout the event then please do not hesitate to call HQ and they will do their best to help. If it is an emergency then please call emergency services.

Will there be photography at the Bike4Bart cycle event?

Yes, there will be an official race photographer.

Reviews

4.9

11 reviews

Amazing medal

Friendly atmosphere

Good for beginners

Matt T

4.7

Did the Short in 2019

I attended 2018 and 2019. Both were great days out for my young family. I really appreciated the things that ASF put on at base for the children on both occasions. The live music in 2019 was really good as well. I'm looking forward to see what they'll do in 2020.

C Piper

5.0

Did the Short in 2018

A great day out on the bike and even the gale force winds (although impacting the Watersports sessions) didn't stop the bands and great family atmosphere at the festival arena: Frog bikes and local groups ran some great activities and the music was spot on!

Jason S

5.0

Did the Middle Distance in 2019

Really great challenging event for cyclists of all abilities, atmosphere and organisiation were really good. Great fun had for a good cause.

Kevin F

5.0

Did the Middle Distance in 2018

Excellent challenging course, ample Marshall's and very good signage.Could not fault any part of it and I fully support the B4B cause.Well done!

5.0

Did the Short in 2019

We had a great time at Bike4Bart this year! We came down for the short route and then stayed for some food and drinks to congratulate ourselves. Can't wait for the event again next year!

5.0

Did the Middle Distance in 2018

This was a well organised event that had a great family festival atmosphere.The staff were incredibly helpful and nothing was too much trouble. The family activities were great and mostly free. They really made an event to include all children and ensure they were involved and entertained.

Chrissy Clampett

5.0

Did the Middle Distance in 2019

We did this event on the back end of a hurricane! Sadly this meant that some people dropped out and attendance was lower than expected. That said - we had a great ride, the bands and food stands were really good and the event well run and managed. The Standard ride is a good challenge but really achievable. We'll be back next year!

5.0

Did the Long in 2019

It was a great experience to ride in such a fun environment! The course was great with very few cars. Despite very windy conditions it was a very fun event!