About Us
A city-to-coast challenge ride, the Great Weston Ride starts in Bristol and then weaves its way along the highways and byways of North Somerset, following a spectacular course through the Mendips and across the Somerset Levels, before finally finishing on the seafront in Weston-super-Mare.
It's a spectacular route and the ride is suitable for all sorts of riders, from novices to regular cyclists – it has something to offer everyone, and it's really about having fun and rising to your own personal challenge!
Start
The Ride sets off from Long Ashton Park & Ride (see map below) where there is an abundance of free parking and safe drop-off areas, and riders are able to depart between 8am and 9.30am (although registration opens from 7.30am for anyone who wants to arrive early).
There's no paperwork to bring - riders submit a 'Rider Details' form in advance as part of the entry process so on the day itself they simply have to report to the registration desk to sign in and collect their rider number, and then it's just a case of heading off to the start when they're ready to go!
Depending on final numbers, riders will set off in small groups approximately 1-2 minutes apart. Inevitably, there's likely to be a bit of a queue/wait to set off, however there's absolutely no rush with the GWR and anyone who prefers a more 'relaxed' start is welcome (and advised) to join the start line nearer 9am.
Finish
The Ride finishes 57 miles later on the seafront in Weston-super-Mare and it's hoped that riders will encourage family and friends to come along and help them to celebrate their achievement by cheering them across the line.
There's plenty of open space at the finish on the Beach Lawns and supporters are very welcome - the more the merrier! There will be food and bar facilities available to everyone at the finish area, and these are for the exclusive use of Ride participants and their supporters.
Riders need to be in Weston by 5.30pm latest (or 5pm if booked onto our transport service), after which time the event will begin to knock down.
Further information, and details on how to enter, can be found at www.greatwestonride.com
