Myton’s Cycle Challenge 2025
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Date:
3rd August 2025
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Price:
£30 - £40
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Location:
Warwick Myton Hospice
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Summary:
Get into gear and set your fundraising wheels in motion for our annual Cycle Challenge, taking place from Warwick Myton Hospice on Sunday 3rd August!
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The Myton Hospices Cycle Challenge returns this August, don't miss out on our Early Bird Discount ending soon!
Get into gear and set your fundraising wheels in motion for our annual Cycle Challenge, taking place from Warwick Myton Hospice on Sunday 3rd August!
Saddle up for the ever-popular 50km, 100km and 100 mile distances. With challenges to suit all capabilities, roll through the picturesque villages of Warwickshire and the Cotswolds whilst supporting your local hospice.
With your help and support, we hope to raise £55,000 from this event which could fund the running costs of our 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.
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50KM ROUTE (Early Bird Price £30)
This route has been planned for cyclists of all levels. Whether this is your first event or the furthest distance you’ve taken on, this route will offer you some challenge with a few moderate inclines and you will cross the finish line with a real sense of achievement!
100KM ROUTE (Early Bird Price £35)
This route offers a greater challenge in distance and some steeper inclines and is a great way to take your cycling to the next level! If you’ve previously completed our 50km route or have more experience taking on similar distances this is the route for you.
As part of the 100km route, you'll take on the challenge of our timed hill climb up Saintbury Hill! Push yourself to the limit and see if you have what it takes to be crowned the Myton Champion this year!
100 MILE ROUTE (Early Bird Price £40)
Back by popular demand, the 100 mile route is the ultimate challenge! For advanced cyclists looking to conquer a century ride this route is not for the faint-hearted!
It includes some major hill climbs, including Saintbury Hill where you will test yourself mentally and physically to complete our timed hill climb. You'll have the chance of being crowned the Myton Champion!
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 three fundraisers will receive a bespoke and limited edition Myton hoodie!
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For all routes, we suggest a minimum sponsorship or donation in lieu of £100 to help us reach our target of £55,000!
Simply choose your distance, set your challenge, and raise as much as you can for your local hospice. Every pound you raise helps us continue providing our vital care for people living with a life-limiting illness and their families.
To ensure the safety of all involved, riders will be setting off from our Warwick Myton Hospice in staggered ‘waves’.
Once you’ve completed your ride, you’ll be welcomed back to Warwick Myton Hospice where there will be food, drinks and entertainment.
You'll have to be quick to take advantage of our Early Bird Discount though as it closes Tuesday 6th May!
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If you have any questions please get in touch by sending an email to Events@mytonhospice.org
or calling 01926 838 838
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 three fundraisers will receive a bespoke and limited edition Myton hoodie!
To see our size guide please click here.
Help us to be a more environmentally friendly event by purchasing a Myton water bottle!
Help us to be a more environmentally friendly event by purchasing a Myton water bottle for an additional £2.50. This will reduce the amount of plastic waste at our event and help support us to reach our fundraising goal!
Our water bottles are available to purchase through the registration process.
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FAQs...
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.
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.
Can I collect my Cycle Jersey before the event if I donate or raise £100 or more?
Yes, you can! Wednesday 30th July from 10am to 7pm. If you are unable to collect your jersey on Wednesday 30th July, collection will be available on the morning of the event upon registration.
Help us reach our £55,000 target!
Myton’s mission is to be here for everyone who needs us – we are not just about end of life care, we are here to support patients and their loved ones right from the moment they are diagnosed with a life-limiting illness.
Last year we supported over 2,000 people and their families, in our hospices, via our patient & family support services, and in the community through Myton at Home.
With a staggering £11 million to be raised through fundraising, to ensure we can continue to provide our services free of charge, your support is vital. You never know when you, or someone you love, will need a hospice.
Just 20% of our funding comes from the NHS. We rely on donations and support from our local communities. By raising sponsorship or donating in lieu, you are investing in Myton’s future as well as making a difference to the people who need us right now.
The difference your support makes...
The money you raise means we can make the most difficult times that little bit more manageable, and care for more people like Imelda and her family.
Imelda McHugh was diagnosed with Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) in 2021, a rare, progressive disease affecting the central and autonomic nervous systems, which control movement and involuntary functions.
Imelda has been seeing a Parkinson’s nurse in Coventry since her diagnosis to help with her symptoms.
The nurse mentioned our Patient & Carer Wellbeing Service and how it could benefit her. Imelda started receiving weekly calls from our Wellbeing Team in 2024, signposting her to services to further help her and her family. Imelda continued:
“When the nurse mentioned Myton and palliative care, I was initially frightened by what that might mean and I must admit I was still dubious when I first started talking to Jill, my Myton Wellbeing Nurse, but with each phone call my worries disappeared. She referred me to Myton’s Complementary Therapy service which was a dream.
I had a massage on my arms, shoulders and neck. Oh it was heaven!
“Jill also informed me of all the support groups I could attend to meet likeminded individuals in similar situations. I was also made aware of the carers support group which I knew nothing about.
My youngest daughter is 21, she has autism and lives at home with me and her dad. To have a place dedicated for them as my family is incredible.
They’re able to talk to other carers and family members, share their experiences and maybe get a few helpful tips. With my daughter’s autism, she’s very reliant on us.
My partner is 15 years older than me and my only fear for the future is how she will cope when her parents aren’t here anymore. But she thrives at Myton, she’s a whole new person, opening up to people in a way she never has.
She is so comfortable at Myton and I think that is the biggest reflection of the environment they create.”
After six months of attending these sessions, Imelda was admitted to our Warwick Myton Hospice in early January 2025 for a week of Respite care. Imelda commented:
“I couldn’t wait to give my partner a break. He does so much for me and our youngest daughter so to have this week dedicated to giving him, as well as me, a break is all I could ask for.
They planned to go away for a few days whilst I was there which is something they just wouldn’t be able to do with me at home. I also got the very best care and a bit of a pamper here too.
“Since the minute I arrived, I felt so relaxed and like I was able to breathe again.
When Myton was first mentioned, I wrongly assumed hospice care was just for those at the very end of their life and I fully associated Myton with death. But I was so wrong.
Being here has opened my eyes to the different, and main, side of hospice care."
With your sponsorship and fundraising, you can help more people like Imelda when they need us most, now and in the future.
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