This year’s Reliability Ride broke recent records
· It was sunny!
· We tripled the level of funds we raised for our club charities compared to 2024.
· Numbers were up for total participants and for total miles ridden.
Everyone seemed to enjoy the new routes and sitting around in the sunshine afterwards at Raphael’s Restaurant, www.hamptonferry.co.uk/restaurant.html. For data enthusiasts, here are a few facts and figures:
Participation:
· Total riders: 57 – up nearly 20% on 2024
· Routes available: 25 miles, 50 miles, 80 miles
· Most popular route: 50 miles (75% of riders did the 50 mile route)
· Least popular route: 25 miles (nobody chose the 25 mile route this year).
Distance Covered:
· Combined mileage ridden: 3270 miles- 28% up on 2024
· Average distance per rider: 57 miles
Fundraising:
· Total raised: £346
· Compared to 2024: Up from £110 (more than a 3x increase!)
A huge thank you to everyone who took part and supported our nominated charities. We’re already looking forward to planning the 2026 event—stay tuned for updates!
