On Your Bike & On Your Feet Sonning Common 2012

Join the 6th annual 'On Your Bike' event, the largest family cycle ride in South Oxfordshire. The ride explores leafy lanes and stunning local countryside with three routes of 5.5 miles, 12 miles and 20 miles. For those unable to cycle on the roads there will be a supervised playground cycle.

In 2012 there will also be a new 'On Your Feet' event for people wishing to compete in a fun Treasure Hunt around Sonning Common. There are two Treasure Hunts to choose from, one approximately 1 mile long, and the other over three miles.

And if you're really keen there will be time to do both - On Your Bike, and On Your Feet!

This year's events will be held on Sunday 22nd April, starting at Sonning Common Primary School at 10.30. Entrants can park at the Health Centre in Wood Lane, and the car park at school (by the swimming pool). Please use the Lea Road entrance to school, not Grove Road.

On Your Bike was first staged in 2007 and has raised over £13,000 for Sonning Common Primary school and various charities. It was established to promote the health benefits of cycling and to enable as many people as possible to take part in an event which is both cost-effective and doesn't require individuals to raise additional sponsorship moneys to participate. Cycling is a sport in which the whole family can participate - most people have ridden a bike at some time in their lives! As a result, the event attracts young and old, men and women, young children and teenagers.
With the addition of two new On Your Feet Treasure Hunts we can be assured that there is an activity for everyone.

John Howell MP, who started the 2010 event, said: "This is an important event in the calendar for Sonning Common but it is much more than this. It is an exemplar of what can be done to create community and to have fun. The rest of the UK should look on, and copy what has been achieved here."

Penny Snowden from the Organising Committee commented: “This event could not take place without the enthusiasm of the organising committee and all our sponsors and volunteers. Their generosity of time and funds has guaranteed that every penny of each entry fee is donated directly to the charities along with all sponsorship monies, raffle ticket sales and proceeds from refreshments."

In 2011 a staggering 6,602 miles were cycled, and over £3,500 was raised for Sue Ryder - Nettlebed Hospice, and Sonning Common Primary School.

In 2012 our chosen charity will again be...