Entries open for 10th edition of Bike Bath sportive

Entries are now open for Bike Bath, with the sportive celebrating its 10th edition this year.

This year's landmark edition is supported by Bath Recreation Limited, and will take place on 26 June 2022.

Bike Bath was launched in 2021 with the aim to encourage healthy lifestyles and active transport, to attract people to Bath and the wider region to ride, and to raise money for local charities.

Over 12,000 riders have enjoyed the event since its first year, raising over £250,000 for 30 different charities.

"Riders of all ages and abilities are encouraged to take on the challenge of either a 25, 50 or 75 mile route and raise much needed funds for our local charities," say organisers Iconic Cycling Events.

"This year the event is once again supporting Dorothy House Hospice Care who do outstanding work in our local community, but riders and teams are welcome from all charities."

Entry is priced £35 for the long and standard route and £25 for the short option. The routes are available to preview at www.komoot.com.

Ride HQ is the Bath Recreation Ground, and The Bath Recreation Trust are continuing their support for the ride.

CEO John Flinn commented, "Bike Bath has become a key event in our calendar and provides a fantastic opportunity for people to enjoy riding from the City through the surrounding beautiful countryside. We are delighted to support the event to reach out to more people and promote positive lifestyles through active recreation."

"The idea behind Bike Bath has always been to provide something for everyone," said Jacko Jackson, Event Director of Bike Bath.

"The 25 mile short route was designed with families, new cyclists and new cycle-commuters in mind, looking to spend an enjoyable day trying out cycling for leisure. For regular cyclists or those looking for something more adventurous, we have designed longer routes of around 50 and 75 miles to take in some of the more challenging lanes across the Somerset and Wiltshire countryside."

Bike Life Awards Finalist

In what has been a very challenging two years for the events industry, Bike Bath have had their efforts recognised by Bike Life Magazine by making the shortlist as a finalist in the 2022 Events category.

Richard Best, CEO of Iconic Cycling Events said: "It's great to be recognised within the Bath community, it's testament to the hard work the team has done for many years organising a fantastic event, and we really feel that this is an event that is put on by the Bath community for the Bath community."

For more information and to enter the sportive, visit the event website at www.bikebath.co.uk.