Thanks to Jax for sharing details with OnTheWight readers. Ed
Taking in some of the Island’s best off-road trails, including the famous Tennyson Trail, the End 2 End (and back again) event is a real test of endurance and navigational skill.
Choice of two routes
Cyclists can choose to either go End 2 End (46km), finishing at the majestic Needles at Alum Bay, or go End 2 End – and back again (92km), turning round at Alum Bay and making their way back to Culver Down via any off-road route.
End 2 End (and back again) is the brainchild of David Issac, a doctor at the Earl Mountbatten Hospice. Combining his passion for cycling with his commitment to the work of the Hospice, Dr Issac and the Hospice fundraising events team launched End 2 End in 2011.
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Bakewell Tart or Bacon buttie?
A popular feature of the End 2 End experience is the now legendary halfway checkpoint spread at Snowdrop Cottage in Gatcombe, provided by David’s wife, Jane.
It’s rumoured that cyclists take part for the promise of a slice of her renowned bakewell tart alone, and jostle for position in the queue for John’s (David’s brother-in –law) famous bacon rolls.
How to sign up
Participants pay just £10 to register, and all funds, sponsorship and donations received go directly to patient care.
Registration is easily done over the phone by calling the Hospice on (01983) 528989 with your credit/debit card details.
Find out more about the Hospice by visiting their Website.
