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Ride the Reservoir 2025

Ride the Reservoir returns for its 10th year! Take on 75km, 100km or 100miles all in support of Birmingham Hospice.

Ride the Reservoir is returning to Birmingham Newman University!

Join us to celebrate ten years of our much-loved cycle sportive on Sunday 27 April, and take on a 75km, 100km or 100 mile cycle to raise vital funds for local people living with a terminal diagnosis.

Since our first Ride the Reservoir event in 2015, our wonderful cyclists have raised an incredible £236,785! Fundraising has never been so important. Register for Ride the Reservoir today, and begin raising sponsorship, so we can continue to provide our expert palliative and end of life care to our patients and their families.

Sign up now.

Ticket prices

  • 75km cyclist: £25 
  • 100km cyclist: £30 
  • 100 mile cyclist £32  
  • 75km cyclist: £27 
  • 100km cyclist: £32 
  • 100 mile cyclist £34  
  • 75km cyclist: £30
  • 100km cyclist: £35
  • 100 mile cyclist £38
  • Birmingham Hospice Cycle Jersey: £35

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FAQs

Due to unforeseen circumstances, routes are subject to change right up until the event. However routes will be shared with all participants as soon as possible. Should you want sight of these early, please email: events@birminghamhospice.org.uk

All of the routes are open to everyone. However, we would recommend all cyclists are over the age of 12. When registering under 18s, you are asked to name a responsible adult aged 18 or over who is riding with them for the duration of the event.

Parking is available at Birmingham Newman University.

You must wear a helmet to protect yourself against injuries in the event of an accident. Wearing bright, reflective clothing will make you more visible to other road users. April weather is unpredictable, so please dress appropriately for the weather. We can’t wait to see everyone wearing their Birmingham Hospice Cycle Jerseys!

Unless the safety of our participants and volunteers is at risk, we will not cancel the event. If the event is cancelled, you will be notified. Our Events Team will be monitoring the weather forecast in the run up to the event, but please also make yourself aware of weather conditions on the day and prepare accordingly.

When registering under 18s, you are asked to name a responsible adult aged 18 or over who is riding with them for the duration of the event.

Please ensure you save the Events Team mobile number in your phone. This way you will be able to contact the events team at any point during the day: 07970 040863

For serious accidents, do not hesitate to ring 999 and then ring the Events Team to let us know.

For minor injuries, please ring the Events Team for assistance or to let us know you have been picked up and will not be completing the ride, quoting your rider number.

If you witness an incident, please stop and call the Events Team on the above mobile number.

If you cannot complete the ride for any reason and make your own way home, please inform our Events Team, quoting your rider number.

All routes use public roads and are not closed off to other vehicles for the event. Please be considerate to other road users, signal clearly, use cycle lanes where necessary, and abide by the Highway Code.

Marshals are for visible presence only – they cannot stop traffic for you.

We recommend that all riders have both bike and personal liability insurances as we cannot be held responsible for damage, loss or theft of your bike or personal items or personal liability.

Refreshment stops will be included on the 75km, 100km and 100-mile route. Information of their locations will be updated as soon as possible, and this information will be shared with all riders.

There will be plenty of opportunities to top up your water or grab a snack but please do ensure you have enough refreshments on you throughout the ride.

Technical support will be available, but please make sure you have cash on you or can do a bank transfer should you need to purchase parts from the support team. We recommend you having a bike service prior to taking on the event to ensure your bike is in full working condition.

You can purchase a Birmingham Hospice Cycle Jersey while registering, emailing the Events Team or on the day itself.

Pledge to raise £100 and receive a jersey in return for free!

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You’ll be able to download your Fundraising Pack from your email confirmation when you sign up.

Unless you have pledged to raise a minimum of £100 in return for a free jersey, there is no minimum sponsorship target for this event. However, every penny you raise will help us to continue providing our vital care for local people living with a terminal diagnosis.

Route options

Our original 75km route is perfect for keen cyclists. Starting from Newman University, cyclists will venture into the Worcestershire countryside, passing through scenic villages such as Romsley, Belbroughton, Chaddesley Corbett, Dodford and Barnt Green. Featuring challenging climbs throughout, including the well-known Romsley Hill, this popular route grows in popularity year on year.

This route is an extended version of our ever popular 75km route. At Barnt Green, cyclists will leave the 75km route, travelling through Tutnall, Beoley and Alvechurch before rejoining the intermediate route towards the Lickey Hills and onwards to the finish line at Newman University.

We are excited to bring back our 100-mile route which will be incorporated into our 100km route, taking you off on another loop to get in an additional 38 miles! Can you take on the challenge?

Event details
When
27 April 2025
Where
Birmingham Newman University
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