CARTEN 100 Cycle Ride
The CARTEN 100 cycle ride takes place roughly over a ten hour period as
we take a leisurely ride from Cardiff to Tenby.
While the main aim is to get people on their bikes, a benefit of the day is the money we raise for charity.
This is done in from direct sponsorship for company logos on the cycling shirts and the CARTENers getting
sponsored individually per mile.
Preparation
Riders are usually of mixed ability mostly new to this type of distance, so we encourage everyone to do some training for a few weeks prior to the ride to prepare the legs and backside! Preparation of your bike is also essential as punctures and mechanical failures tend to happen to the bikes which have not been in use for a while. In 2011 only 2 riders from 320 were unable to complete the ride. If you do come across any problem stopping you completing the ride the support vehicles will do whatever they can to help you to finish.
Shirts
Each year we raise money via sponsorship of the Cycling Shirts and all new riders are expected to buy one of
the 2012 CARTEN 100 Cycling Shirts. These are proper cycling shirts made of hi-tech
material and can be personalised with your name or nickname. See the
2011 Cycling Shirt
here.
The cost per shirt is £35.00, for a short sleeved version with all advertising monies
raised going to this year's charity, JDRF. Long sleeved shirts and Windproof jackets are also available
Please note, shirts are "Race Fit" so are supposed to be tight, if you prefer to have a looser fit, get one size larger. Sizes provided are chest measurements.
Entry
Entries are now closed!
Registration is online, and your place secured upon receipt of the relevant entry/shirt fee. Payment can be by online banking, cheque or by hand into Tenby Cycles or 116 Cathedral Road, Cardiff. Once payment is received you will receive your confirmation and ride number. Shirts and numbers will be posted to your address on the application at least one week before the ride.600 Places available for 2012, with a lot of pre-opening interest so secure your place early if you can.
Entrance Fee
There is a fee of £60.00 for all new riders. That covers entry at £25.00 plus £35.00 for a Short Sleeved Cycling Shirt. For all other CARTENers the fee is £25.00.
Insurance
To ensure all riders and organisers are fully protected we have registered with everydaycycling.com, a resource provided by British Cycling to encourage cycling by all groups of people. This gives access to Event Insurance protecting riders, stewards and organisers against any unforeseen circumstances.
