NSPCC Big Bike Ride
The fourth big Brockham bike ride in aid of the NSPCC was held
on Sunday 28th June 2009.
To view all the pictures from this years Brockham Big Bike ride
click on the link below
http://www.flickr.com/photos/nspccbigbikeride/sets/72157622404299697/
To view NSPCC bike rides from other areas and previous years
click on the link below
http://www.flickr.com/photos/nspccbigbikeride/collections/
Thanks to every one who supported us on Sunday 28th June 2009.
We had a great safe village day with people being sponsored to ride
in this fun ride. Thanks to those who gave up their time to help
set up, advertise and photograph the event.
Special thanks to www.brockham.org
Thanks to Anne Hogarth of The Avenue for being on the Green at
8am to erect the Gazebo on a hot and sunny day, then registering
riders, getting them under starter's orders, issuing certificates
and encouraging her family to participate. Anne nominated the NSPCC
to her former employers, Barclays Bank who will very generously
match the funds we raised.
So far we have raised £414.56 with some unspecified
sponsorships to follow. Much of this will have 28% gift aid added.
The final figure we hope to be about £1,000. This will enable
250 distressed kids call and get help from Childline which at
present cannot answer all it's calls. Many calls are very urgent
and serious such as a 12 yr old having taken a serious overdose in
the middle of the night. This is part of a national event, search
NSPCC for other events; anyone can organise a ride, even just for
their own friends and family.
Brock's Chocs
Three very smartly dressed, enterprising village children
around12 years old sold delicious home made chocolate apples,
bunnies, chicks and bars outside the Spar. They spent 3 weeks
making the chocolates.
When they work out their profits they will donate the proceeds
to the Bike Ride. They plan to be at the Spa on alternate Sundays
for the summer. For further information contact the manager Miles
Cresswell via The Spar; also Alistair Miles and Danesh Amin.
THE RIDERS
The youngest riders were infants being pulled along in bike
trailers. We had 38 adult riders and 30 under 18's. For the forth
consecutive year the Tuesday night (village club) boys supported
the event with a welcome stop for refreshments at The Dolphin!
THE ROUTES
BLUE 3 miles low traffic, Coach Road - Old Reigate
Road.If anyone knows a better starter route avoiding
crossing the A25 we'd love to hear.
The all time favourite 5ml green family routeOld School
Lane, Gadbrook and Betchworth with an obligatory stop at
The Dolphin.
The 3 surrey hills challenge to the highest point in se
England
Total climb 1,360. Leith Hill Tower.
25 mile mostly off road or 30 mile on road
Box Hill, Ranmore/Denbies(off road) and Leith Hill.
Please tell us what you would like next year and anything else
you could do to raise more money; no bike? walk, hop, skip or
jump.
Motor cycles welcome.
Non cycling volunteers welcome on the day