Do i have to raise money..

[scotty110788]

Hi, looking to do the great north bike ride but its asking for sponsorship, i dont mind paying the 20quid entry but will i get looked down on if dont want the hassle of going round peeps and raising money and just complete the bike ride hassle free i know it sounds bit harsh lke since it is a charity ride, all opinions welcome thanks!

 

[steveindenmark]

If you are that worried, how about contributing a little extra out of your own pocket?

Steve

 

[Gary E]

What he said!

 

[smokeysmoo]

I've done the organised Manchester 2 Blackpool a couple of times and never raised money.

I know the entry fee goes to the organisers, but without sounding harsh I enter such things for me.

I'm organising a century ride in August for Children in Need anyway, so it's swings and roundabouts IMO.



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[compo]

Unless they specify that raising sponsorship is a condition of entry then no, you don't have to raise money other than your entry. Organisers of so many of these events are just milking the cash cow and exploiting cyclists whilst they can before the fad of sportives is overtaken by something else. I did a charity ride last year and they asked for £15 over the entry fee if you didn't want to raise sponsorship. Now I wont do any ride that demands sponsorship as a condition of entry.

 

[scotty110788]

If you are that worried, how about contributing a little extra out of your own pocket?

Steve

good point lol ill try that like, tough times atm but im sure i could spare few notes

 

[compo]

good point lol ill try that like, tough times atm but im sure i could spare few notes

Bear in mind before making promises that the smallest note is a fiver. I'd stick to a few coins if I were you

 

[scotty110788]

but without sounding harsh I enter such things for me.

exactly, i have done loada charity work even when i worked but as a leader of a group not a fund raiser, this will be my first one

 

[redcard]

Bear in mind before making promises that the smallest note is a fiver.

Not strictly true

 

[compo]

Not strictly true

I'm game.........

 

[growingvegetables]

Sorry, mate - but this'll sound harsh.

If you want to ride that route - do it. Ain't nothing stopping you. Any time you like.

But if you want to be part of a "bigger event", swallow your "hassle" and do your bit. Something tells me (as per here), charitable causes don't put the effort and expense into organising such events purely for the benefit of a cyclist who wants to try a route.

 

[redcard]

I'm game.........

North of the border

 

[Gary E]

Compo. Thanks to your avatar I can't imagine you on a bike

 

[compo]

North of the border

OK, I'll give you that one!

 

[compo]

Compo. Thanks to your avatar I can't imagine you on a bike

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