Asda at the Marina to Hove Prom and back + parkrun option: spectating or running/walking Hove Prom parkrun

Starting from - - Outside of Asda at the Marina, Marina Square, Brighton BN2 5UT

We gather at 08:00 for intros, bike checks and briefing. It is essential that we set off on time as the parkrun briefing and start will not wait for us.

This ride gives Breeze riders a chance to try out riding to a local parkrun event and then either spectate and cheer on others, or walk, walk/run or run the 5k timed event before returning as a group to the Marina.

What is parkrun?

Click on the link below to find out more, but essentially parkrun organise FREE, weekly, 5km timed run or walk events. They are open to everyone and are safe and easy to take part in. They are open to people of all abilities. They will welcome us all!

https://www.parkrun.org.uk/

Here’s a link for Hove Prom parkrun which is the parkrun we will ride to and from

https://www.parkrun.org.uk/hovepromenade/

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DFYBC!!
Don’t forget your barcode!
Unless you choose to spectate only, you will need .to sign up to parkrun and print off a barcode (no barcode, no time) Please note, they will refuse to scan barcodes from your phone. You need to print it off

PLEASE REGISTER ON THE LINK BELOW BEFORE THE RIDE: (You can register at ANY parkrun, but we suggest you choose the one nearest to where you live or the one you are most likely to revisit if you get the parkrun bug – you can change your local parkrun at any time. YOU ONLY NEED TO REGISTER ONCE AND THEN USE THE SAME BARCODE AT ALL EVENTS.

Once registered at your chosen parkrun, this barcode can be used at ANY parkrun in the world!
We also recommend that you opt in for text messages of your results. They don’t spam you and it’s so exciting to receive your results later in the day.

https://www.parkrun.org.uk/register/

The ride takes in the coast road cycle path from the Marina to Hove Prom parkrun, we will then mingle with other runners and walkers, take part ourselves or spectate and then have coffee and cake with other participants at the Hove Lawns café

During this time, the Breeze ride pauses, and you will be free to do what you like. Once the last of our Breeze participants has had her barcode scanned, and we have had our café stop, the Breeze ride will recommence, and we will ride back to the Marina.

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As usual with a Breeze ride, our ride pace will be dictated by the group. We won't leave anyone behind and we will ride together as a group, as much as possible. As far as the parkrun is concerned, you can go at your own pace or with others. We encourage the faster Breeze park runners to cheer on slower or more leisurely paced Breeze park runners or walkers.

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Facilities.
There are toilets upstairs at Asda and on the prom at Hove lawns.

Very occasionally parkruns are cancelled in which case we will ride to another of the local parkruns

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Please check your bike before heading out:
- are both tyres fully inflated?
- is the chain clean and lightly oiled?
- do both brakes work?


Bring

Bike lock, your printed parkrun barcode, (unless only spectating) drink, snacks, money for the cafes, and an inner tube for your bike (not all inner tubes fit all bikes, and it's easier to change an inner tube than try to fix a puncture by the side of the road!). Don't forget your running shoes!!

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If you've got any questions about the ride or parkrun, please contact the main ride leader Maria on 07789 465941. Also let her know if you're booked on the ride but are delayed getting to the start - we may have to leave without you, however, if other riders need to be back by a certain time.

Starting from - - Outside of Asda at the Marina, Marina Square, Brighton BN2 5UT We gather at 08:00 for intros, bike checks and briefing. It is essential that we set off on time as the parkrun briefing and start will not wait for us. This ride gives Breeze riders a chance to try out riding to a local parkrun event and then either spectate and cheer on others, or walk, walk/run or run the 5k timed event before returning as a group to the Marina. ******************** What is parkrun? Cut and paste the link below but essentially parkrun organise free, weekly, 5km timed events. They are open to everyone and are safe and easy to take part in. They are open to people of all abilities. They will welcome us all! https://www.parkrun.org.uk/ Here’s a link for Hove Prom parkrun https://www.parkrun.org.uk/hovepromenade/ *************** DFYBC!! Don’t forget your barcode! Unless you choose to spectate only, you will need .to sign up to parkrun and print off a barcode (no barcode, no time) PLEASE REGISTER HERE: (You can register at ANY parkrun, but we suggest you choose the one nearest to where you live or the one you are most likely to revisit if you get the parkrun bug – you can change your local parkrun at any time) Once registered at your chosen parkrun, this barcode can be used at ANY parkrun in the world! We also recommend that you opt in for text messages of your results. They don’t spam you and it’s so exciting to receive your results later in the day. https://www.parkrun.org.uk/register/ The ride takes in the coast road cycle path from the Marina to Hove Prom parkrun, we will then mingle with other runners and walkers, take part ourselves or spectate and then have coffee and cake with other participants at the Hove Lawns café During this time, the Breeze ride pauses, and you will be free to do what you like. Once the last of our Breeze participants has had her barcode scanned, and we have had our café stop, the Breeze ride will recommence, and we will ride back to the Marina. ******************** As usual with a Breeze ride, our ride pace will be dictated by the group. We won't leave anyone behind and we will ride together as a group, as much as possible. As far as the parkrun is concerned, you can go at your own pace or with others. We encourage the faster Breeze park runners to cheer on slower or more leisurely paced Breeze park runners. ******************** Facilities. There are toilets upstairs at Asda and on the prom at Hove lawns. Very occasionally parkruns are cancelled in which case we will ride to another of the local parkruns ******************** Please check your bike before heading out: - are both tyres fully inflated? - is the chain clean and lightly oiled? - do both brakes work? Bring Bike lock, drink, snacks, money for the cafes, and an inner tube for your bike (not all inner tubes fit all bikes, and it's easier to change an inner tube than try to fix a puncture by the side of the road!). ******************** If you've got any questions about the ride or parkrun, please contact the main ride leader Maria on 07789 465941. Also let her know if you're booked on the ride but are delayed getting to the start - we may have to leave without you, however, if other riders need to be back by a certain time.

On mostly cycle paths

We never leave anyone behind