Ride the Roman Challenge!
The Annual Mountain Bike Ride through Northamptonshire Countryside
Sunday 12 October 2008, starting from the Village Hall, Chapel Lane, Hackleton, Northamptonshire NN7 2AH. Map/directions
Photos are available to purchase at £4.50 each
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Choose:
Family Route
This ride is suitable for anyone who can ride a bike. If you would like a leisurely ride, perhaps with the kids, through the lovely Salcey Forest, this ride is for you. The route includes a short ride on public roads, to the start of the forest track, but it is then mostly on all weather tracks around the forest, before retracing your way back on the road to the Village Hall for your free refreshments. The tracks are mostly flat, with a few undulations to get your heart rate up a little. A thoroughly enjoyable ride for all the family. This route is 8 miles.
or:
The Gladiator Route
If you prefer a more challenging ride, dare to ride the Gladiator Route. Warning - this is for fit mountain bikers who are strong riders, as it takes in 30 miles of off-road riding on varying terrains including the Salcey Forest tracks mentioned above, but also one or two crop fields, canal paths and field-edge grass tracks, as well as various bridleways. This route is not hilly or particularly technical, but it does require a good level of fitness as it is tough! You will have well and truly earned your free buffet when you get back! Warning this route takes a few hours to ride! This route is 30 miles.
or:
The Goldilocks Route
If you want more of a challenge than the family route, but can't quite manage the Gladiator Route, then the Goldilocks is for you - not too easy, not too long, but just right, just like Goldilocks' porridge :o) This route is 22 miles.
Bike Hire
There's no excuse if you don't have a bike - you can hire one! Adult and child bikes available at £14.95 each. Bikes must be pre-booked. Please specify what size you require when booking.
Refreshments
On your return to the Hackleton Village Hall, you will be able to enjoy your free buffet, including ploughmans, and our famous WI home-made cakes.
Finisher’s Pack
All finishers get a certificate and a finisher's pack.
Book Now!
Book your place now – limited places available. Adult: £10 Under 16: £4
Closing date for entries: Sunday 5 October 2008
Please send us:
Name & Address
e-mail address
Qty Adult @ £10 } Please state which route you intend to do (you can change your mind later)
Qty Child @ £4 }
Qty Bike Hire Adult @ £14.95 Please state male/female and height
Qty Bike Hire Child @ £14.95 Please state size: 20" Wheel (5-8 years) OR 24" Wheel (9-11 years)
Send along with cheque (please make cheques payable to: “Roman Challenge”). Send to: Roman Challenge, 3 Beech Close, Hackleton Northamptonshire NN7 2BP.
OR pay by e-mail - send me an email leigh@romanchallenge.co.uk and I'll send you an electronic invoice that you can pay on-line
Money Raised
Money raised will be used for local community projects.
Schedule
Gladiator and Goldilocks Routes start time is 08:30 - 09:30
Family Route start time is any time from 08:30 to 12:00
We will be closing at 16:00
Photos
Be sure to arrive in plenty of time to sign in, and to have your photo taken by our official photographer. Photos will be available to purchase after the event.
Contact Us
mailto:info@romanchallenge.co.uk
