Ride2Raise News: January 2012

Ride2Raise News: January 2012

By | January 10, 2012 at 8:38 am | No comments

Happy New Year from the Ride2Raise team. Although we currently have no rides until April, December was still a busy month for the Ride2Raise team. The 'off-season' between the last ride of 2011 and the first ride of 2012 means loads of behind the scenes work. This involves...

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EdUKaid University Challenge – 19-20 May 2012

EdUKaid University Challenge – 19-20 May 2012

By | January 10, 2012 at 8:38 am | No comments

Ride from Oxford to Cambridge for EdUKaid The EdUKaid University Challenge is a gentle 2 day ride between the beautiful cities of Oxford and Cambridge and will take place on 19-20 May 2012. The University Challenge is one of our shortest rides in 2012 so it's perfect if you...

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What is British Cycling membership and why should you join?

What is British Cycling membership and why should you join?

By | January 10, 2012 at 8:37 am | No comments

British Cycling membership provides support and benefits to all level of cyclists, however you ride. Members of British Cycling enjoy discounts from top cycle retailers plus legal support and insurance. By joining British Cycling, you are actively supporting all the work they...

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The best tape, bar none

The best tape, bar none

By | January 10, 2012 at 8:37 am | No comments

Sore, numb hands are a common complaint from riders on our challenges – and there are a number of things that can help, including regular changes of position for your hands on the bars and the purchase of snug fitting gel padded gloves. However, often overlooked is the bar...

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Introducing: Dreams Come True

Introducing: Dreams Come True

By | January 10, 2012 at 8:35 am | No comments

May 2012 sees an unusual route for a Ride2Raise challenge on behalf of Dreams Come True. Starting in Richmond, the ride heads off on a huge ring around the South and North Downs, taking in the 2012 Olympic Road Race route, Richmond Park and the Surrey Hills, then finishes a day...

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Meet the Ride2Raise Team – Ollie Kmiecik

Meet the Ride2Raise Team – Ollie Kmiecik

By | January 10, 2012 at 8:35 am | No comments

I'd like to be able to say that all of the Ride2Raise support team are as young, fit and good looking as the subject of this month's 'Meet the Team'. Sadly, it just isn't the case but despite most of us feeling decidedly ordinary next to him we're very happy to have him on...

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How Sports Massage can help you become a better cyclist

How Sports Massage can help you become a better cyclist

By | January 10, 2012 at 8:34 am | No comments

It's sometimes seen as a self-indulgent luxury to ease the aches and pains after a long ride, but a sports massage can offer real benefits to cyclists. Cycling is a physically demanding sport which can involve hours in the saddle and short recovery periods followed by further...

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Banish cold hands on your Winter rides

Banish cold hands on your Winter rides

By | January 10, 2012 at 8:33 am | No comments

As the weather turns chillier on your morning and evening commutes, it's time to rummage frantically through your drawers and then eventually realise you've lost at least one of those great cycling gloves that you swore by last winter. There's nothing more off-putting that...

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Other charity rides

Other charity rides

By | January 9, 2012 at 3:29 pm | No comments

In addition to our own there are many other great rides being organised, both in the UK and around the world. Many are looking for riders, supporters and volunteers. Each month we'll tell you about some of the other charity bike rides which have caught our eye. Rides featured...

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