We're off for a little jolly around the Island in June - on our bikes

Hi everyone, just picking up the threads of this one. I'll do some work on it over the weekend and see if I can get a few berths booked in Yarmouth.. please let me know if you're definitely interested. Paul and Howard, I know you are and I'll factor that in, I'll check the replies so far ad create a list on the first page.. remember, you can come along for the Beer and Natter too if you don't fancy the cycle ride, it's been ages since we've had one and I can still look to book a berth for you.

You know I said I'd keep charitable giving out of this one, well, I am but........... I've just signed up to do something a bit special again this year to help the Samatitans, an amazing organisation that have helped many a thousand desperate souls over the years. The special bit, or nutz bit more like, is I am going to ride the longest distance I've ever ridden over a pretty challenging route, the same as our Olympic Cyclists did when we held the event in the UK. 100 miles through London and Surrey on the 30th July. those that know Boxhill know the sort of challenge I am faced with for a 54 year old that is currently 2 stone overweight, it's going to take a big effort to get myself into shape for this one.

I've set the initial target as £150 as this is the minimum The Samaritans have asked me to raise and hope someone on here might be kind enough to help me hit it.. I've donated £20 myself to get things started

Here's my justgiving page should you wish to donate
https://www.justgiving.com/Gary-Pearson11
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Hope to see you on the IOW where we do the round the island ride "for fun" and remember, if we get enough interested, we'll hold a Beer and Natter too

All the Best Gary
 
Re: We're off for a little jolly around the Island in JULY - on our bikes

Please note that we need to change the date for the ride to 1st July to avoid Gaffers weekend in June.. I'll see if I can recall how to change the title of a thread.. if that's not possible, I may need to start a new one.

Some food for thought on this website,, the sportive route looks interesting (click on the map)

https://www.visitisleofwight.co.uk/inspiration/bicycle-island/taste-round-the-island-route
 
Re: We're off for a little jolly around the Island in JULY - on our bikes

There has been some toing and froing with Yarmouth on this, and they have asked me for a definitive list of boats, so please can all boaters let me know their boat name/length/beam please? I will get this info to the marina. Many thanks, and I hope you all have a good weekend on board.
 
Re: We're off for a little jolly around the Island in JULY - on our bikes

This is a cross between a forum Beer and Natter on Sat 1 July, and a bad idea to cycle round the island, while the Raggies sail it. All welcome to join in, however you would like to get involved. It will be great to meet up, as it will be my first Solent Beer and Natter. We have a "Rally" booked into Yarmouth, for up to 10 boats, and I need to firm up with the harbour. So this is a tally of the boats I think are involved, 6 so far:- If I have missed any of you, many apologies. All boats pay their own fees direct to the harbour, and the Rally gives us a 10% discount.

Superheat6 Boadicea Saturday 1st
Firefly 625 Tulana Friday 30/Sat 1st
Flowerpower Flowerpower Friday30/Sat 1st Cycling?
Wipe_out Safari 11 Saturday 1st
oGaryo Bizzie Bee Friday 30/Sat 1st Cycling
Rafiki Rafiki Friday 30/Sat 1st Cycling

Colhel Supporting the cycle ride
Spottydog Supporting the cycle ride

So, if I have forgotten any of you, I apologise, please feel free to harang me over a beer, but lets get your names on the list please?
 
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