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WE ARE ON AGAIN FOR 2020!
THE 6TH ANNUAL SAMS RIDE WILL BE HELD ON SUNDAY 7TH JUNE 2020
ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN!
OUR SUPPORTERS
Some photos from previous events can be seen HERE
| RIDE | DISTANCE | STANDARD | UNDER 25 | ON THE DAY |
| SENSIBLE | 25 MILES | £27.00 | £20.00 | £30.00 |
| SPORTY | 50 MILES | £32.00 | £25.00 | £35.00 |
| SERIOUS | 100 MILES | £35.00 | £30.00 | £38.00 |
Accompanied under 16s are allowed to ride with a signed parental consent form (available on the day or by email request in advance) | ||||
Sams Ride is an annual very friendly, non-competitive charity Cycle Sportive in aid of the Samaritans of Salisbury and District that is now recognised as one of the premier charity cycle sportives in the Hampshire and Wiltshire region. This year's event, our 5th Sams Ride, will take place on Sunday 9th June 2019 with upwards of 750 entries. We have raised nearly £100,000 of vital funds that keep your local branch of the Samaritans open, so please support us by entering and riding, donating or sponsoring or by volunteering, on the day.
Our Cycle Sportive includes the following:
- Event public liability insurance: Riders are encouraged to have their own personal insurance (covered by certain categories of British Cycing Membership)
- Ride HQ: Start and finish point with:
- Registration desk for all participants to collect a rider pack that includes
- Wristband for participant identification
- Laminated bike number and ties
- Car Parking
- Tented registration cover
- Coffee/Tea/Breakfast (self-purchase)
- Male and female toilet and changing facilities
- Water on tap
- First Aid station
- Bicycle stand racking
- Mechanical support
- On course
- Marshalls at key crossing points
- Good route signage with hazard markings
- Feed stations with male and female toilets
- Cycle repair and support
- Emergency support and First Aid
- On course photography
- Broom wagon to sweep up stranded riders
- Post finish
- Post-race hot meal (Included in entry fee)
- Event memento and medal
- Post event bar
Thank you to all of our helpers, supporters and riders - Sams Ride would not happen without you! If you would like to be involved in Sams Ride either as a sponsor or a helper with the event, please contact info@samsride.co.uk.