Monster Bike and Hike

 

Monster 2008: 3rd and 4th May 2008

A huge congratulations to the 616 people who courageously completed our fifth annual Monster Bike & Hike 2008 in the Scottish Highlands. 

The event was a huge success with lots of fun, laughter and tired feet along the route.  We really can't thank all our participants and support teams enough - well done to you all.  You should be incredibly proud of yourself and your achievement.  We all are!

Despite fears of horrendous weather conditions, the sun shone brightly providing perfect conditions for all our Monster Bike & Hikers.

Bronze Challenge - 57 people completed the 30 mile bike ride and 8 mile hike.

Silver Challenge - 174 people completed the 30 mile bike ride and 22 mile hike.

Gold Challenge - 385 people completed the entire course - a 30 mile bike ride and 43 mile hike.

Fundraising

Now that the physical challenge is over it's time to really turn your enthusiasm and energy back to the fundraising challenge.  With your help we can aim to break through the fundraising target of £650,000 reached by last year's Monster Bike & Hikers, and really make a difference to the lives of those people affected by cancer throughout the UK.

Remember, it's never too late to re-send your Just Giving link to friends and family, or to ask your employer about match funding. 

You have until Friday 25th July 2008 to reach your fundraising target so please don't stop raising funds just because you've reached the £400 suggested target.  Every single penny will make a difference through Maggie's.

Any collected funds and sponsorship forms should be sent, as soon as you have them, to Monster 2008, Maggie's Events, 8 Newton Place, Glasgow, G3 7PR.

Participants Information

All participants individual race times and event images will be available for viewing within the coming week so please keep checking the Maggie's website for your personal race time.

For any enquiries about lost property, please e-mail kirsten@maggiescentres.org or call 0141 341 5670.

Monster Bike & Hike 2009!

Whether you missed out on the opportunity to take part in this year's Monster Bike & Hike Challenge, or are keen to come back and improve on your race time, we are already planning for 2009.

Monster 2009 will take place on the Bank Holiday weekend of 2nd and 3rd May.  For more information or to request an early bird registration form please e-mail kirsten@maggiescentres.org

Message from Mark Beaumont - the current world record holder for the fastest true circumnavigation of the world by bicycle after cycling 18,296 miles in 194 days and 17 hours.

"My very best wishes to everyone taking part in the amazing Maggie's Monster Bike and Hike.  If I was in the country I would be there with you for every mile.  As you all know this is a fantastic cause and deserves every bit of mud, sweat and tears!  Look after your team mates and have an amazing day to remember."