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What is the Dundee Cyclathon 2024?

An INCLUSIVE cycle event with a LAUNCH DAY on Sunday 8 September, followed by a further 2 weeks, which you can complete anywhere in your local area with your friends, family or groups from work, clubs, or on your own.
A fun event open to all ages and abilities and which you can do outdoors on your bike or indoors on your exercise bike.
An opportunity to meet other like minded cyclists on Launch Day and enjoy cycling together.
Your chance to be a local hero and raise money for the 4 Dundee’s Primary Kids fund to support Dundee youngsters suffering financial hardship. You can also raise money for your chosen charity.

When is it?

Launch Event – Sunday 8th September 2024
Sunday 8th to Sunday 22nd September 2024
Cycle as often as you want and as far as you want during these days

How do I take part?

Ask your friends and family to see if they would like to join your team to make it more fun.
Start your journey by joining other cyclists at the Launch Event on Sunday, 8th September or start later, if it is more convenient.
Between 9th – 22nd September, decide on your own achievable distance target and plan your route in advance.
Set up your own fundraising page so that friends and family can sponsor you to raise money for the 4 Dundee’s Primary Kids fund or your chosen charity.
When you have completed your challenge, you will receive a medal to thank you for doing such a tremendous job.

How do I set up my online fundraising page?

Once you have registered, you will receive an email to welcome you to the Cyclathon which will include a link to the
Cyclathon Just Giving page
Click onto the orange “Start Fundraising” link on the Cyclathon Just Giving page to set up your own personal free Just Giving account and collect monies donated by your sponsors. Why not share your page on your social media channels?
Try personalising your page with your own story and with your own picture to attract more donations
Run off copies of the sponsor form if you want to manually collect donations from friends and relatives who prefer to pay you in cash. You can then add the monies to your Just Giving page yourself.

From Kevin Cordell, Deputy Lord Provost:

I am very glad to see our community coming together again for this landmark 20th Dundee Cyclathon. The event always proves to be a wonderful event showcasing our ability and commitment to helping others in our city by getting on our bikes.

The funds raised through the initiative go far in making a difference to the lives of many children facing poverty in our city and participants’ efforts are always welcomed.

In the 20th year of the Cyclathon, it is great to see the event’s growing success and continued positive impact.

Top Tips for your Ride

Have lots of fun setting your own achievable distance target and safe routes which you can cycle in one go or spread across different days.

Start your fundraising early. Get registered and set up your Just Giving page as soon as possible.
Set yourself a challenging goal for your fundraising. Even if you don’t achieve it you are likely to raise more money. Contact friends and family first and try to get a “Good” donation early on as people often match previous donations.
Try to relate your target for the event to an actual journey (e.g. 18 miles per day x 14 days = 252 miles, the equivalent of cycling from Dundee to John o Groats or 6 miles per day x 14 days = 84 miles, the equivalent of cycling from Dundee to Glasgow).
Use Dundee’s Cycle routes, such as the Green Circular (26 miles). Where else can you see dolphins, red squirrels and highland cattle while cycling?
Working together with others makes it more fun and you can encourage each other.
Use social media to spread the word about what you are doing. Include the Just Giving link to make it easy to donate.
Have fun and stay healthy. Cycling is good for your cardiovascular fitness. Stay safe! See our advice below on safe cycling.

Safety

Recommended distances for children up to 7 who must be accompanied by an adult = 13 miles
Recommended distances for 8-12 year olds who must be accompanied by an adult = 25 miles
Avoid very busy roads or dangerous tracks
Wear a helmet and bright clothing
Use lights if visibility is poor
Your bike must have a bicycle horn or bell
Take care and take your time crossing road junctions
Respect other road users and pedestrians
Observe Government guidance on social distancing and other current safety measures