Bikes, Boots & Boats

Challenge yourself in the outdoors during an action-packed day of fundraising.

Bike Boats Boots_graphic Test yourself in the outdoors with Ullswater and Helvellyn providing a stunning backdrop to your challenge. During the day you will cycle, canoe and hike amongst the northern reaches of the beautiful Lake District to raise vital funds for a local hospice.

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Key Information

Dates:

Online Safety Briefing
TBC
Registration & Bag-Drop
Evening Friday 9th May 2025
Event Day
Saturday 10th May 2025

Fees:

‘All-in’ Registration fee: £50 per person | Minimum fundraising target: £1500 per team
‘Relay2’ Registration fee: £50 per person | Minimum fundraising target: £1000 per team
‘Relay4’ Registration fee: £50 per person | Minimum fundraising target: £2000 per team

Location:

Jenkins Field, Glenridding, Ullswater, Cumbria
Where is: Jenkins Field, Glenridding, Ullswater
Capacity: 400 people

Event Summary

NEW Route and ‘Relay’ option!

Teams work together to complete the three elements of this adventure triathlon challenge, pedalling, paddling and trekking. This is a great opportunity for team bonding with friends, family or colleagues. You’ll reach peak fitness as you train for this full-day, full-body workout in the outdoors!

FOR 2025!

Fancy working as a relay team in this years challenge? Join our ‘Relay2’ or ‘Relay4’ and have the option for teams of 4-12 people who will tag team their way around the course.

‘Relay2’ – In a group of 4-6 people, there will be 2 of your team on each full stage of the course and tagging each other in at basecamp in Glenridding. You must have 2 on the course at all times, though how you choose to split the route is up to you.

‘Relay4’ – In a team of 6-12 people there will be 4 of your team on each full stage of the course, tagging each other in at basecamp in Glenridding. You must have 4 on the course at all times, though how you choose to split the route is up to you.

On average, the event takes eight to nine hours to complete and we strongly advise training for the event. The longest element of the event is the mountain climb, which will take four - five hours.

Bikes

You will cycle a total of 22 miles, taking you along the shores of Ullswater, and surround yourself with the Lake District peaks.

The route has nearly 600m of elevation and has a mixed bag roads. Starting and finishing with undulating road along the side of the picturesque Ullswater before turning left and on to the largest climb of the route towards Dockray. After this, it weaves its way through quiet lanes passing stunning hamlets and villages before returning on the lake road back to Glenridding.

Boats

Grab a paddle and canoe a two-mile route on stunning Ullswater. It will take teamwork to complete this element, as you paddle as part of two connected canoe boats, creating a stable craft to keep your team together.

Boots

Trek to the summit of the third highest peak in England, the magnificent Helvellyn. A six-mile round trip that will reward you with incredible views across the Lake District to take in your achievement.

Event Inclusions/Exclusions

Inclusions

Canoes and Buoyancy Aids
Safety cover whilst canoeing
Bike mechanics
Qualified Mountain Marshals supporting the Boots phase of your route.
First aid support (just in case!).
Finishers medal.
T-shirt for taking part
Celebration Meal and Drink

Exclusions

Bike and Helmet. This event suited to a road bike or hybrid bike.
Lunch. You will need to provide your own lunch and snacks. However, there will be a water station which includes snacks and drinks.
Personal clothing and footwear.

You will receive a full Joining Instructions, including a kit list from the charity.

Charity Partner

Caring for people with life limiting illnesses for more than 30 years

Eden Valley Hospice is a charity dedicated to providing specialist care for adults in north Cumbria who have life limiting conditions. In addition, we also provide care for their families, friends and carers.

All the care the hospice provides to its patients and their families is free at the point of delivery.

This could be you!

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To register for a place on this event. Please visit our charity partner website. Eden Valley Hospice >>>

If you’d like to sign up one team click here

If you’d like to sign up multiple teams click here

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