IOW Cycling Festival 17-25 September 2011

Kicking off with the infamous Sink or Swim Cycle the Medina fun race, the line-up for the Isle of Wight Cycling Festival includes over 60 rides geared to suit cyclists of all ages and abilities – from toddlers to Lance Armstrong wannabes!

Festival Highlights

Saturday 17 September - Festival Launch Event
With Go Ride training, BMX and mountain bike stunt displays, cycling activities and entertainment for the whole family.  Will be held in Newport alongside the Classic Car Show.  Two great free family events in tandem!

Wight Challenge
An 18 mile mountain bike ride, three mile open canoe and eight mile run in teams of three, raising money for Wessex Heartbeat.

Sunday 18 September
British Heart Foundation ride ‘Cycle the Wight’ is a 70 mile road ride around the Island.  A shorter 50 mile and a 15 mile family route are also available.  

Sunday 25 September - Hills Killer mountain bike challenge
Choose from 13, 26 or 52 mile courses and take on the challenge of an orienteering event against the clock as you pit your bike against the 3, 7 or 14 Hills.

West Wight Triathlon
With 600m pool swim, 35km cycle along the spectacular Military Road and a 7.5km run.  Friendly welcome and stunning scenery.   

The programme of over 50 rides will be available in July.  See the website for the full range of events and view the photo galleries of previous Isle of Wight Cycling Festivals.