SATURDAY 25th SEPTEMBER 2010
Opening: 9am Closing: 6pm 

RECYCLE THE ISLAND 2010 is a fun cycling event which will take place on the Isle of Wight to generate public awareness of the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance charity and Bag It Up’s textile recycling schemes that generate over £20,000 a month for the charity. 

There are 2 routes available; a 15 mile BLUE route and a 
50 mile RED route for those wanting a bigger challenge! These routes will take you past several of the textile banks that raise significant funds for the Air Ambulance, there will also be a fun series of questions for you to find the answers to! 

Registration fee: £10 to help raise funds for this life-saving charity.

We encourage all entrants and members of the public to come and say hello – it is the Hampshire and Isle of Wight communities that keep the Air Ambulance flying; without your continued support, it wouldn’t be where it is today! 

Routes 

Both routes will be heavily sign posted, you can also download a map and detailed description of each route below to help you along the way. We recommend that on the day, you sign in and start your route before 12 o'clock midday.

Click here for the BLUE Route MAP: 15 miles (approx) 
Click here for the BLUE Route DIRECTIONS

Click here for the RED Route MAP: 50 miles (approx) 
Click here for the RED Route DIRECTIONS

Important: To enter the RED route you must be aged at least 16 years. Under 16's must be accompanied by an adult.

We have carried out risk assessments of both routes; BLUE and RED. Please take the time to read it, as it is there for your safety.

Click here to view the Risk Assessment


Sponsorship 

There are two ways you can raise money for the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance. The first is to download a 
SPONSORSHIP FORM and collect the money as you go. Your sponsorship form can then be posted to the charity along with a cheque (before the event date, 25/09/10) or you can bring the form and the money with you on the day to hand to the fundraisers at Tesco Ryde. 

The second is to set up a ‘justgiving’ account and get people to sponsor you online! It’s really simple to do and stops you worrying about collecting the money. Visit the website justgiving.co.uk then in the ‘Find a charity’ box enter the number 1106234, click on the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance and go to ‘Make your page’, click 'An organised event' and choose 'ReCycle The Island 2010', the rest is all explained online. 

Start your fundraising today – GOOD LUCK!


Getting There

Wightlink - Isle of Wight ferries - have several special offers on over the summer period, which foot passengers/cyclists may benefit from and with links to Ryde can make you journey a shorter one. Check out their website for more details wightlink.co.uk/specialoffers

Red Funnel - Isle of Wight ferries - You can book online or by the phone, but please check back nearer the time for any special offers for ReCycle the Island. Visit their website redfunnel.co.uk for details.

Recycle The Island is part of the Isle of Wight Cycling Festival their website has further information about travel and accomodation and cycle hire, visit their Cycling Links for more information.


Useful Links

Click here to view THE HIGHWAY CODE Rules for Cyclists or click here for THE HIGHWAY CODE online.

Visit the Cycling Festival website for information about their Cycling Code,

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance website.

Should you have any further questions about Recycle The Island, then please email recycletheisland@bagitup.org.uk