Event
On the 2nd October 2011, Lord Framlingham of Eye will start the inaugural Belles on Bikes Charity Cycling event. Starting and ending from The Castle Inn in Framlingham, going via the Saxtead Mill, the Dennington Queens and the Badingham White Horse.
It is the First Women Only Cycle Event in the county.
The route is 16 miles and will be fully sign posted and Marshalled, with refreshments and check points at all 4 of the Hostelries.
An entrance fee of £5 per rider will be required from each rider, and a concession to £3 available to those under 16 and over 60. Those who pay on the day will be required to handover £8 each. All riders will be encouraged and supported to raise additional money for a charity of their choice.
The organisers are providing medical support, a quick bike fix surgery, insurance, a route map, directions and friendly cheering marshals.
The Event is supported and endorsed by Cycle Suffolk who will also be providing a small selection of bikes for those who most need them.
The money raised from organising the event will go towards Castle Community Radio, a new community interest company that aims to provide the local community with significant social gain by delivering information, support, education and opportunities.
Sponsorship Opportunities:
The event is also offering local businesses the opportunity to target a key demographic in the area of community focused and health conscious, 16-45 year old women, with a mixture of sponsorship and partnership programmes.
There are 3 tiers of sponsorship available;
Tier 1 is to be the Lead Partner for the event – this will cost £300 and mean that the event will be named after the partner ie The “Company Name” Belles on Bikes Charity Cycling Event. Your brand can become synonymous with the event and will be used in all references to the event. You will also be given 5 free entries in to the event.
Tier 2 is to be a shirt sponsor. This will cost £100 and be one of 4 company logos on the riders tags. The logo will be used in all marketing literature and you will also be given 2 free entries to the event
Tier 3 marketing partner. Will cost £25 and will mean that the company name will be used in all the marketing support and you will get 1 free entry to the event.
We are also open to talk to anyone interested in sponsoring any other specific parts of the event and or alternative ideas, such as water carriers or puncture repair kits.
For More Information
Background
Castle Community Radio is a new Community Interest Company that aims to set up a high tech and sustainable radio station that helps delivers social gain in to the community by providing, information, education, support and opportunities.
Cycle Suffolk
Cycle Suffolk is developing a culture of cycling in Suffolk by creating safe, sustainable and competitive cycling opportunities.
Whether you’re new to cycling, getting back into it or you want to get more out of your rides, cycling is a great way to exercise, relax, have fun and socialise.
It’s great for exploring our beautiful Suffolk county-side and you can be as energetic or as relaxed as you want.
Cycle Suffolk works with village and rural communities to provide cycling opportunities, including led-rides, loan bikes and fun competitions.
For more information contact Joseph Young, Cycle Suffolk Project Co-ordinator, Suffolk Sport.
T: 01394 444590 M: 07920 861819 E: joseph.young@suffolksport.com
