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Chase The Sun

Saturday 19 – Sunday 20 June 2027

The ultimate one-day cycling adventure! Join our team of 15 riders to cycle 205 miles from sunrise to sunset, east coast to west coast, from the Thames estuary to Weston-Super-Mare, taking in Wiggin’s Olympic time trial, the Vale of Pewsey, Mendip hills and Cheddar Gorge. If you’re looking for your next big cycling goal, this is a challenge you’ll never forget!

Further route and event information can be found on the Chase The Sun organiser’s website:
https://www.chasethesun.org/uk-south/

Secure your place for just £95 deposit!

£295pp

Cost includes entry into Chase The Sun event, accommodation, transport, full support and bespoke cycle shirt, YMCA medal, Chase the Sun event medal and the famous orange ribbon!

Time

Starts 06:00AM

Date

19 June 2027

Registration fee

£295pp

Distance

205 miles

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Minimum sponsorship: £600

Chase The Sun

Location

Weston-super-Mare,

United Kingdom

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Event information

The Route

Starting at sunrise, the route covers a  diverse cross-section of the city, country and history. Starting in the Thames estuary, the 200+ mile route bi-sects south London, bridging the Thames onto Wiggin’s Olympic time trial route, before seeking green country lanes, quaint villages, the lush Vale of Pewsey, climbing the Mendip hills, descending breathtaking Cheddar gorge, finally arriving on the seafront at Weston-Super-Mare.​

Further route and event information can be found at: https://www.chasethesun.org/uk-south/

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Support

This event is supported by Chase The Sun and additional support from our friendly volunteer team who will provide picnic lunches, tea stops, snacks and refreshments along the way to make sure you have everything you need to complete your challenge.

We also offer full mechanical support, including tools and even a spare bike.

All bikes and luggage will be brought back by the team ready to collect from the YMCA Sports and Community Centre in Redhill. 

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Training

Join our free, friendly and fun cycling training sessions designed to give you the fitness and stamina you will need to achieve your goal. A variety of ride options will be available on each day to ensure that training rides are tailored to each event.  

Monthly Sunday morning and weekly Tuesday evening rides will start in 2027. 

Find out more about training

We would also encourage cyclists to join a cycle club, if not a member already where training sessions are available every week. The nearest one to us is Redhill Cycling Club.

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Fundraise for us!

We offer great value for money with this event run at cost price and all of the support provided by volunteers. In return, we ask that you fundraise a minimum of £600pp to help young people belong, contribute and thrive through YMCA East Surrey’s charitable projects.

All fundraising in 2027 will go toward our Life Change Fund which was set up to help support young people in our community. In the past this has funded our Y Bus mobile youth bus, as well as furnished housing projects so young people have a home. By fundraising for us, you’ll be helping to give vulnerable young people a fresh start and the chance to build a brighter future.

Join us in making a difference and creating a brighter future for young people.

Set up a JustGiving fundraising page by clicking the button below, or if you prefer the more traditional method of fundraising, please download an official sponsorship form.

Download our fundraising guide or read more about our tips on fundraising or speak to a member of our Events team who will be more than happy to help you with ideas.

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Find out more

For more information, please contact our Events team.

E challenge@ymcaeastsurrey.org.uk
T 01737 779979

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