The Rotary Club of Westbourne - The Rotary Dorset Bike Ride

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Welcome to the group that organises the Rotary Dorset Bike Ride

Our activities


Audax/Sportive road rides
Family rides

About us


The Rotary Club of Westbourne are a Cycling UK affiliated group who organise the Rotary Dorset Bike Ride each year.

Information about the group rides


2018 event is on 9th September

Event Type: Cycle Sportive (Non-Competitive but self-timing available)



Start/Finish Location: Longthorns Farm and campsite, Wareham, BH20 6HH



Routes: There will be a choice of routes to cater for all abilities from 10 to a challenging 108 miles carefully selected with the help of the Purbeck Peloton Club.



Registration opens on the day at 7:30



Start: staggered start from 8am for the 108 mile, 80 and 70 mile Etape, others between 9am-10am.



Cost in advance - £25 for 108, 80 & 70 Etape, £15 for other routes. Children FREE if riding the shorter routes otherwise half price. 



Entry on the day: Yes, if the event is not sold out, £30 for 108, 80 & 70 Etape, £20 for other routes. 



Enter online at www.dorset-bike-ride.co.uk , payment by credit card or PayPal.



All entry fees go to charity.



Event organiser: Rotary Club of Westbourne- David King david.king@dorset-bike-ride.co.uk 07973 189395



Maximum number of riders: 1000



Event facilities

• Free car parking

• Toilets at start/finish

• Full route marking

• Route marshals

• Mechanical Support

• Pickup if required.

• Free feed stations

• First aid support

• Free massages

• On site catering - Open 7am for breakfast

• On site camping

• Event Photography

• Medals and certificate

• Self-timing record comparison



Other information:

Although the event is to raise funds for Cancer Research UK and we hope as many riders as possible will raise sponsorship for their ride, raising sponsorship is not compulsory. You can also raise sponsorship for your own favorite charity rather than Cancer Research UK.

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