Welcome to #TeamMyton!

Thank you for signing up to take part in this year’s Cycle Challenge!

With your help, we want to raise £55,000 in sponsorship from this event which could fund the running costs of our Inpatient Unit at Warwick Myton Hospice for 11 days so we can support more people living with life-limiting illnesses, and their families, now and in the future.

We have created your very own welcome pack which you can download below...

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With your help, we want to raise £55,000 in sponsorship from this event which could fund the running costs of our Inpatient Unit at Warwick Myton Hospice for 11 days so we can support more people living with life-limiting illnesses, and their families, now and in the future.

We suggest you raise a minimum of £100 per person in sponsorship. 

As a thank you for your incredible dedication to fundraising or your donation in lieu of sponsorship, you will receive an exclusive Myton Cycle Jersey and our top 5 fundraisers will also receive a fabulous grey Myton Hoodie!

We know £55,000 is a lot of money but with your support we are confident that we can achieve it!

Setting up a JustGiving page is one of the most effective ways to encourage people to sponsor you and the money comes directly to us, so there’s no need to worry about gathering your sponsorship and bringing it in, or posting it, to us.

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Take  a look at the difference your support makes...

We cannot thank you enough for taking on our Cycle Challenge and choosing to support The Myton Hospices, you are amazing!

This guide is your key to unlocking your fundraising potential. Whether you’re aiming for a minimum target or want to smash your own fundraising goal, we’re here to support you every step of the way.

Our events team will keep in regular contact to provide you with some top tips and encouragement to ensure you reach your target!

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1. How do I connect my Fundraising Page to Strava?

• Login to your JustGiving account and view the Fundraising Page you wish to connect with. Scroll down slightly on your Fundraising Page and select the ‘Connect Strava’ button. 

You’ll then need to login to or register with Strava (it's free!). We also do not charge anything to use this functionality

• Finally, confirm some Strava permissions and select and save your fitness settings/preferences.

2. Can I connect multiple pages to Strava?

Yes you can connect multiple pages within one JustGiving account. The first page you connect, you’ll be asked to log in to Strava and confirm some permission settings. For any subsequent page you connect, you will bypass this step and go straight to the pages' fitness settings, for you to set specific preferences for that fundraising page.

You can also have different fitness activities appearing on different fundraising pages, for example, one page to just show Running and another to show Cycling.

Why not join one of our Cycle Challenge Clubs on Strava where you will be able to upload your rides and engage with other amazing supporters also taking on the challenge!

50KM Strava Group

100KM Strava Group 

100 Mile Strava Group

Boost Your Fundraising with Our Myton Sweepstake Card!

Looking for a fun and easy way to help hit your fundraising target? Our Myton sweepstake card is a fantastic tool to get your family, friends, and colleagues involved while raising much-needed funds for our cause.

Here’s how it works:

1. Pick Your Favourite Number – Choose a number from the sweepstake card and add your name.
2. Win a Prize – The winner can receive an exciting prize! You can offer a percentage of the funds raised or another prize if you’ve had something donated.
3. Promote to Everyone – Share the sweepstake with your friends, family, or colleagues and encourage them to choose a number.
4. Draw the Winner – Once the card is full, use a national lottery bonus ball or hold a live draw using a random number generator, ensuring everyone can join in the fun and excitement!

The funds you raise can go directly towards supporting our vital work, and it’s an engaging way to bring people together for a good cause.

You can pay the funds raised directly into your JustGiving page or at any of our hospices.

Please ensure you keep your fundraising legal for more guidance and advice please visit www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk

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We know many of our amazing supporters prefer to collect sponsorship in person rather than online, so we've made it easy for you to print a form and start gathering support right away.

To download your printable Cycle Challenge sponsorship form, simply click here.

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Or to request one in the post please email us at events@mytonhospice.org

Routes...

Due to a number of changes in road layouts the team are working hard to get these routes finalised as soon as possible for you.

Once signed up, you'll be notified by email as soon as these are live on Strava. For our amazing supporters who have taken part in our previous cycle challenges, they will be the same routes with a few amendments! Thank you for your patience with this.

How old do I have to be to take part?

All routes are open to everyone aged 16 and over. However, if you're between 16 and 18, you must ride with a responsible adult aged 18 or over.

Timings...

• 100 Mile – Arrive by 6:45 AM for a 7:15 AM start
• 100KM – Arrive by 7:15 AM for a 7:45 AM start or 7:45 AM for an 8:15 AM start
• 50KM – Arrive by 8:15 AM for an 8:45 AM start or 8:45 AM for a 9:15 AM start

Parking...

Parking is available at Myton School and Warwick School. We do only have a limited amount of parking spaces at these locations so would encourage people to cycle to the event if you live close by or car share where possible.

What should I wear?

You must wear a helmet to protect yourself against injuries in the event of an accident. We can’t wait to see everyone wearing their bespoke Myton Cycle Challenge jerseys! Wearing bright, reflective clothing will make you more visible to other road users. Padded cycling shorts are not a requirement but may add to the comfort of your ride!

What time should I be aiming for per route?

You should aim for an average speed of at least 10mph to complete their chosen route within the allocated time.

• 100 mile route - you should be able to complete the challenge in 11 hours (10 hours of cycling plus 1 hour for breaks).
• 100KM route - you should be able to complete the challenge in 7 hours 15 minutes (6 hours 15 minutes of cycling plus 1 hour for breaks).
• 50KM route - you should be able to complete the challenge in 4 hours (3.5 hours of cycling plus 30 minutes for a break).

If you have signed up for our 100 mile route but do not reach the 100KM/100 mile split point within 2.5 hours of setting off, you may want to consider switching to the 100km route to ensure you complete your ride in time.

The split point will be signposted along the route to help you make an informed decision.

Is there entertainment after?

Of course, we can't wait to celebrate your achievements with you! Once you’ve completed your ride, you’ll be welcomed back to Warwick Myton Hospice where there will be food, drinks and entertainment.

The Myton Champion...

For those of you who have chosen to take on the 100 mile and 100km routes we have selected a hill climb designed to challenge both you and your bike; your goal is to reach the summit safely in the best time possible! The fastest male and female rider will be crowned the Myton Champions and receive a unique winner’s jersey.

This element is now timed through the Strava app so please ensure you are using this and are following the routes via the Team Myton club page to qualify for the challenge.

The hill climb is designed to add some light-hearted competition to the ride and we expect all riders to take part in this spirit. The guidelines for selecting a winner are as follows:

• Riders must complete their route in full
• The quickest rider will be the fastest to complete the Saintbury Hill climb segment on Strava
• In the event of a tie-breaker the winner will be the one who records the quickest average time from start of the ride to the summit of the climb
• Reckless and bad-mannered riding will not be tolerated and if witnessed the rider will be disqualified from the challenge

Staying safe...

When registering under 18s you are asked to name a responsible adult aged 18 or over who is riding with them for the duration of the event.

Please ensure you save the events team mobile number in your phone. This way you will be able to contact the events team at any point during the day: 07596953076.

For serious accidents do not hesitate to ring 999 and then ring the events team to let us know.

For minor injuries please ring the events team for assistance or to let us know you have been picked up and will not be completing the ride, quoting your rider number.

If you witness an incident please stop and call the events team on the above mobile number.

If you cannot complete the ride for any reason and make your own way home please inform our events team, quoting your rider number.

All four routes use public roads and are not closed off to other vehicles for the event. Please be considerate to other road users, signal clearly, use cycle lanes where necessary, and abide by the Highway Code.

Marshals are for visible presence only – they cannot stop traffic for you.

We recommend that all riders have both bike and personal liability insurances as we cannot be held responsible for damage, loss or theft of your bike or personal items or personal liability.

Fuelling and Hydration...

We advise you stop regularly to top up your water bottles and grab a bite to eat but please do ensure you have enough refreshments throughout the ride.

50km Route:

• Pillerton Priors Village Hall (CV35 0PJ) at 23.3km Open 9.30am to 1pm

100km route:

• Preston on Stour Village Hall (CV37 8NG) at 25.7km Open 7.45am – 1pm
• Tysoe Village School (CV35 0SD) at 71km Open 10am to 3pm

100-mile route:

• Weston-sub-Edge Village Hall (GL55 6QL) at 27 miles Open 8:15am to 12:30pm
• Temple Guiting (GL54 5RT) at 46 miles Open 9:30am to 1pm
• Tysoe Village Hall (CV35 0SE) at 72 miles Open 10am to 3pm

Technical Support on the day...

Technical support will be available by Unleashed but please make sure you have cash on you or can do a bank transfer should you need to purchase parts from the support team.

If it rains, will the event get cancelled?

We will not cancel the event unless the safety of our volunteers and participants is at risk. If the event is cancelled you will be notified. Our events team will be monitoring the weather forecast in the run up to the event but please also make yourself aware of weather conditions on the day and prepare accordingly – sun screen, wet weather gear etc.

Get your hands on this year's bespoke Cycle Jersey!

A new year means another bespoke Myton cycle jersey with a new design to add to your collection!

If you donate or raise a minimum of £100 in sponsorship you can get your hands on a jersey for free! And our top five fundraisers will receive a bespoke and limited edition Myton hoodie!