THE RBL BATTLEBACK CHALLENGE RIDE ‘LEJOG -THE ABSOLUTE CHALLENGE’

This challenge will start on the 1 Jun and will be organised by Absolute Challenge. It will be open to Individuals and teams (of 2,4 or 8 riders) to ride from Land’s End to John O’Groats continuously. Entrants may raise money for charity of their choice unrestricted by the organisers.

Ride Information & Fact Sheet

The inaugural Ride Across UK (RAUK) will start on 1 Jun 2012. It hopes to become one the most respected amateur cycling challenges within the UK sports Calendar.

The ride will test the resolve, determination and fitness of everyone who will be part of it. It will be the true test of pace, stamina, power and friendship. There is no ride within the UK like RAUK, that will match the distance, terrain and continuousness. It will be the ultimate test of an individuals spirit from beginning to end.

2012 Ride Information:

Start: Land’s End

• Solo Women / Men – Friday 1 Jun 12 at 0700hrs
  
• Relay Teams – Friday 1 Jun 12 at 1200Hrs

 

Finish:

• Solo Women / Men by 0700hrs Tuesday 5 Jun 12
• Relay Teams by 1900hrs Monday 4 Jun 12

 

Route: 985 miles
Format: Solo, 2-, 4- and 8-Person relay teams

This Ain’t No Tour

RAUK is a continual Challenge. Once the clock starts it does not stop until the finish line.

RAUK is open to anyone to compete and there are no mandated or qualifying competitions. Entrants will have deemed to have successfully completed the ride if they finish before the stipulated Finish Time. Solo riders should expect to ride 250-350 miles a day and will need to balance speed and the need for rest.

Team or Solo?

There are 2-, 4- and 8- Person relay teams. The workload may be split up any way the teammates choose, however changeovers between riders will be in designated locations. Solo is just that - one person travels the entire distance. Whether team or solo you must have a support crew following you. The support crew will handle all of the logistics – food, fluids, navigation, clothing changes, medical needs, bike repairs, etc. - so that riders can focus on riding.

Why compete in RAUK?

It is hoped that people will ride RAUK simply to have fun and challenge themselves. Other reasons might include raising money for a charitable cause, setting a record, seeing the country or just spending time with friends.

Whatever the reason, RAUK will be an incredible journey across a beautiful country! No-one involved in RAUK will walk away unmoved by their achievement.

Riding for Charitable Causes

RAUK will be an outstanding platform for raising money for charitable causes.

It is hoped that Ride Across UK will become one of the countries top endurance cycling event.. Go on Challenge yourself you might surprise yourself!

Costs
Registration Fees:

- An initial deposit of £100 (non-refundable) required on registration.

- A further deposit of £700 is required by 21 May 12 to confirm entry.

 

Bronze Level

• (all) – just registration Fees.

This enables you to compete in the ride and everything else will need to be funded and provided for by individuals (complying with RAUK rules and regulations).

 

SILVER LEVEL

• (SOLO / TEAMS OF 2) REGISTRATION PLUS £1500.
• (TEAM OF 4) REGISTRATION PLUS £2500.
• (TEAM 8) Registration plus £3500.

Additional to Bronze Level you will be provided with:

- Garmin 800 with route pre-installed for all entrants.

- Mobile home (Sleeps 6).

 

Gold Level

• (solo / Teams of 2/4) registration plus £3500.
• (Team of 8) registration plus £4500.

Additional to Silver Level you will be provided with:

- 2 drivers.

- All Fuel.

 

Platinum Level

• (solo / Teams of 2/4) registration plus £5000.
• (Team of 8) registration plus £6000.

Additional to Gold Level you will be provided with:

- Food for event

- Pick pick up / drop off bikes

- Bike service at end

- Hotel at finish

- Bike equipment (in order to comply with RAUK rules and regulations)