The PedalAid app allows you to raise money for charity while you cycle. Every kilometre you ride along the designated routes goes towards the current Charity Challenge total. If the challenge target is met a donation will be made to the nominated charity.
Latest Challenge
The Hose Rhodes Dickson Phoenix Project Challenge
01 Dec 21 – 31 Dec 21
Target distance: 4,000km
The Phoenix Project helps people with learning disabilities to live more independent and fulfilling lives. They provide day services in their main building in Ryde and also in their satellite woodwork unit in Newport.
The charity has lost a significant amount of income as a result of the pandemic. Any donation would go directly towards supporting the activities and equipment they provide to their service users.
Prize Draws
We have some fantastic prizes to win this month.
- a Liz Earle hamper
- a £50 voucher for Rapanui
- a £40 voucher for the Garlic Farm
- a £25 voucher for Adrian's Bike Shop
- a set of Schwalbe tyres from Al's Bikes
- a £50 voucher for bike hire at Routefifty7
- a free Rapanui t-shirt
We'll have a separate draw for each of these prizes. Everyone who has cycled at least 10km along the route will be entered. The more you cycle the more entries into each draw you will receive! For every 10km you will get another entry (up to a maximum of 10).
Check out the Offers and Prizes page for more details.
This month’s sponsor
For more information see www.hose-rhodes-dickson.co.uk.
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
Prizes
We'll have a separate draw for each of the following prizes. Everyone who has cycled at least 10km along the route will be entered. The more you cycle the more entries into each draw you will receive! For every 10km you will get another entry (up to a maximum of 10).
Liz Earle Hamper
The height of luxury, this indulgent gift is filled with layer upon layer of botanical face and body treats to surprise and delight. The perfect way to create Liz Earle Beauty rituals at home.
£50 Rapanui Voucher
We are offering a £50 voucher to spend with Isle of Wight based clothing company Rapanui.
Set of Schwalbe Tyres
Al's Bikes are a family run business that do servicing, repairs and restorations. They are the main dealer for Marin on the Island, and also stock Puky balance bikes.
£40 Voucher for the Garlic Farm
We're giving away a £40 voucher to use at the Garlic Farm near Newchurch.
£50 voucher for bike hire
routefifty7 offer bike hire from Shanklin. They have a wide range of bikes, including electric bikes. Each month they are offering a £50 voucher to a lucky PedalAid user.
£25 Voucher
Adrian's Bike Shop are offering a free £25 voucher to spend in their Freshwater or new Cowes premises.
The new shop is situated very close to the West Cowes end of the Red Squirrel Cycle Trail and like the existing shop in Freshwater, it provides bicycle sales, servicing, accessories and parts along with a collection and delivery service.
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.
Offers
10% discount off a service at Al's Bikes
Al's Bikes in Sandown are offering 10% off any service. Just show this offer to redeem.
10% off at Pedallers Cafe
Located in Newchurch, Pedallers Café’s back doors open right onto the Red Squirrel Trail. PedalAid users can receive 10% off all purchases by showing the PedalAid app.
£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).
10% off at Love Running
The Isle of Wight's only dedicated running shop, Love Running, based in Newport, is offering 10% off all purchases if you show the PedalAid app (excluding sale or reduced items).
Recent Challenges
The Hose Rhodes Dickson Cancer Trust Challenge
01 Nov 21 – 30 Nov 21
Money raised: £200
Distance: 4,427km
The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust is a national charity based in Cowes that supports young people to rebuild confidence through sailing and adventure activities. Any money raised will go towards funding more young people to join their trips.
The Hose Rhodes Dickson Defibrillators Challenge
01 Oct 21 – 31 Oct 21
Money raised: £200
Distance: 4,304km
IOW Defibrillators are a non profit charity organisation who fundraise and support local communities in the awareness and importance of life-saving defibrillators.
The Pedallers Cystic Fibrosis Trust Challenge
01 Sep 21 – 30 Sep 21
Money raised: £100
Distance: 4,453km
The local Cystic Fibrosis branch, covering the Portsmouth & Wight area, has been active for over 50 years, raising awareness and funds for research and welfare. Recent new medications have brought new hope and health, to many, but not all.