This in from the NatWest Island Games organisers, in their own words. Ed
Renewable energy company Eneco, developers of the proposed Navitus Bay Wind Park located to the west of the Isle of Wight, will be sponsoring the cycling events at the NatWest Island Games.
The sponsorship is part of Eneco’s continued commitment to the Isle of Wight and other communities in a close proximity to the proposed offshore wind park which is anticipated to be fully operational by 2019.
Long interest in cycling
Eneco has a long standing interest in cycling as it supports the company’s commitment to sustainability and core brand values, which includes working towards a sustainable future with affordable and available energy for everybody.
As part of Eneco’s commitment to sustainability, it intends to supply energy from sustainable sources to all customers.
The company already has experience with cycling events as it runs the Eneco Tour, a large seven days road cycling race for professional racers in Belgium and the Netherlands.
Sponsorship a perfect match
Guy Madgwick, director for Eneco in the UK, says: “Eneco is looking forward to being involved in the cycling events for the NatWest Island Games. Our experience with the Eneco Tour and involvement in Navitus Bay make sponsorship of the events a perfect match.”
“Eneco’s involvement is an important part of our ongoing commitment to sustainability and the Isle of Wight community, and I believe our experience with the Eneco Tour can be of benefit to the Games.”
Cycling schedule
The cycling, which takes place over five days, will be held at various venues across the Isle of Wight. Here is a full list of the events:
Sunday 26 June
Ventnor town centre Criterium
Monday 27 June
Mountain Bike Criterion
Tuesday 28 June
Road Race starting Rookley, finishing at Blackgang
Thursday 30 June
Road Time trial on circuit around Military Road, finishing at Blackgang
Friday 1 July
Mountain Bike Cross Country
The competition for the cycling is fierce with 16 islands entering a men’s team and 12 entering a women’s team. The standard of competitor is also high, with some of the islands having high class riders of elite level. This sets up an exciting week for cycling lovers on the Isle of Wight.
