Beryl, the bike share provider across Bournemouth Poole and Christchurch is running their annual fundraiser coinciding with the greatest cycling event on earth, the Tour de France! This year they have nominated Dorset Mind as its official fundraising partner in BCP, so help us raise as much money as we can!

Simply cycle as far as you can between 26th June and July 18th July.

Prizes will be up for grabs for entrants 13+ who log their hours via our Strava challenge.

How to get involved:

1. Sign up on Dorset Mind's website (Adults £5, Ages 13-16 £2.50 and free for under 13's) with an optional Beryl merchandise bag available for £5, all proceeds going to Dorset Mind.

3. Once registered you will receive an invite to join Beryl's Strava Challenge. (Please note that logging your rides is optional, and will allow you to win prizes, in order to use Strava you must be 13 years and above to register for an account).

4. No bike but still want to raise money?! No problem! Simply fill out the section on the entry form, and you will receive access to one of ten Beryl Bikes completely free between 26th June until July 18th. (Please note that these will be issued on a first come first served basis, and you will receive an email from Beryl containing your voucher code the day before, you also must have a Beryl account and the app downloaded in order to access the bike)

5. Get sponsored by clicking the orange 'start fundraising' button on this page.

6. Get social and share all of your wonderful achievements @berylbikes and @dorsetmind #TeamDorsetMind

Entries will close at 12 noon on Thursday 24th June

Prizes

Furthest distance Adults 17+:

1st place: Beryl Laserlight light worth £125

2nd prize: Beryl Pixel light worth £19.99

3rd prize: Beryl 100 minute bundles worth £10

Furthest distance Ages 13 - 16:

1st place: Junior ticket to Tunnel Tree Tops + A Giant Compel ARX Youth Helmet

2nd place: Junior ticket to Tunnel Tree Tops + A Giant Compel ARX Youth Helmet

3rd place: Junior ticket to Tunnel Tree Tops + An art bundle

Bonus prizes for:

Biggest fundraiser - Beryl Laserlight light worth £125

Best view from Strava photos - Beryl Pixel light worth £19.99

HUGE thanks to the local superstar companies who have donated these prizes

@Berylbikes * www.beryl.cc

From the Sandbanks ferry terminal to Hengistbury Head, get a lungful of fresh sea air as you explore Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch on two wheels. With Beryl Bays positioned at key attractions, transport hubs and workplaces throughout the city, you'll always find a bike nearby.

@wakey_wakey_arts

A new not-for-profit organisation, whose primary aim is to bring creative opportunities to young people experiencing inhibited personal progression, due to adverse external factors

@tunneltreetops * www.tunneltreetops.co.uk

The Tunnel Tree Tops is a brand new high ropes trekking course, designed for all the family! This action packed course is situated at The Tunnel woodlands just outside the town of Charmouth in West Dorset. The course is sited in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and only 2 miles away from the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site.

@cyclepathspoole * www.cycle-paths.co.uk

A huge range of top brand bikes and accessories. Servicing and repairs by fully qualified Cytech mechanics. Custom bike fitting.

Any questions? email events@beryl.cc

Full T's and C's on our website: https://dorsetmind.uk/product/tour-de-dorset/