The PedalAid app allows you to raise money for charity while you ride. Every kilometre you ride along the designated routes releases money for the nominated charity. Each month there is a Charity Challenge with an overall distance target and if the target is reached the donation per km is doubled.
Latest Challenge
The Saturday Club For Deaf Children Challenge
01 June 19 – 30 June 19
Target distance: 2,500km
This month we are raising money for The Saturday Club for Deaf Children which supports the needs of Isle of Wight deaf children and young people and their families.
It's full jeopardy this month. Every kilometre ridden along the Red Squirrel cycle route contributes to the distance target of 2,500km. If the target is reached we donate 10p to the charity for each kilometre ridden. If it is not reached they get nothing. Please make sure they don't go empty handed!
Prize Draw
This challenge the prize draw has not one, but three prizes kindly donated by Al's Bikes in Sandown. The first prize is a Silver Service (worth £50), second prize is a pair of schwalbe tyres and 3rd prize is a weldtite starter cleaning kit.
Everyone who individually cycles more than 10km during the current challenge will be entered into the draw. You'll get an entry for each additional 10km you ride - up to a maximum of 10 entries.
The Cycle Route
The route covered by PedalAid is the Isle of Wight part of National Cycle Route 23, following the full Red Squirrel Trail, which goes from Cowes to Sandown, then loops back through Shanklin and Godshill before rejoining the main route near Merstone. The full route is 33.7km (21 miles).
Most of it is flat and easy going, suitable for all bike types, making it a great commuter route as well as a very enjoyable leisure route.
Current Offers
You can qualify for these fantastic offers simply by using the PedalAid app.
A Free T-Shirt Every Month!
Isle of Wight based clothing company Rapanui are offering one of their t-shirts to PedalAid users each month. All riders in the top 20 on the leaderboard at the end of the month will be eligible. The lucky recipient will be selected at random and will be able to choose ANY t-shirt from their amazing range.
£5 off a season pass at Isle of Wight Mountain Bike Centre
The Isle of Wight Mountain Bike Centre, based on Cheverton Farm near Shorwell, has woodland, open fields and amazing views. It provides somewhere to ride purpose made mountain bike trails at different difficulty gradings.
Present the PedalAid app to get £5 off the normal season pass price (normally £35).
Recent Challenges
Ellen MacArthur Trust Challenge
01 May 19 – 31 May 19
Money raised: £204
Distance: 2,035km
This month we are raising money for The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust who help children and young adults regain their confidence through sailing.
Re-Cycle Bikes For Africa Challenge
01 Apr 19 – 30 Apr 19
Money raised: £400
Distance: 3,127km
The Isle of Wight branch of Re-Cycle Bikes to Africa recycle bikes from the UK and send them to rural communities in Africa.
Isle Access Challenge
01 Mar 19 – 31 Mar 19
Money raised: £400
Distance: 2,512km
Isle Access provide information about access for visitors and residents and provide disability awareness training and guidance. The sponsor this month is Brading Roman Villa.