Equivalent to our Dry Docking Costs
This is the estimated cost for taking Tenacious into a 'drying' dock, which includes draining the dock, shoreing her up securely and safely, and all the required connections and services required whilst she is 'dry', her hull inspection and paint, plus the reverse proceedure to flood the berth up and get her back to sea. Funds raised via the challenge will go to support our Dry Docking and Maintenance costs.
Donate directly to the team's online fundraiser (via Enthuse) now, by clicking the button below.
Donate Now!In September 2023, a mixed-ability relay team will race the crew of S.V. Tenacious 185 miles from Great Yarmouth to London, raising funds for her upcoming dry-dock and maintenance period. Transport will be ‘by any (human-powered) wheels’ – this includes pedal assist e-bikes or similar for anyone that requires them to take part.
This is not just about the challenge, it is a testament to the spirit of inclusivity, community, and collaboration.
No matter your abilities, no matter your circumstances, there is a place for you in our team. #AccessibleForAll
So this is why we are saying we are #BringingOurMissionAshore
Friday 8th September, Great Yarmouth, South Quay
Tuesday 12th September, London, West India Docks
The event is raising much needed funds for the Dry Docking and planned maintenance period of our ship, S.V. Tenacious, in late autumn/winter 2023. The ship requires survey and essential underwater work periodically to stay certified to deliver our mission, and this where these funds will be directed.
Total distance on the ride
185 miles, Great Yarmouth to London
Saddle Hours
The riders will be riding these hours across the duration of the event
This link takes you to the team's Enthuse page, where you can see how much they've raised so far. You can choose to donate to the whole challenge, or, help an individual team member to reach their personal target!
Visit TeamIf you want to sign up for the challenge, please click the button and fill in the form to register your details. You can join for the whole challenge, a day, or a segment of the route! Please let us know what type of bike you will be bringing, as this may affect the route choice on the day. As it is not long until the challenge starts, we strongly recommend any last minute riders have a relatively high level of comfortability with cycle rides equivalent to the distance you want to join for due to the reduced amount of time available for you to now train for the challenge.
Sign Up!No matter where you are, or what means of transport, you can get involved in our virtual team. Cycle, walk, swim - you choose how you come along, you choose how far you can achieve and when you can achieve it. Your support toward the challenge will be greatly appreciated. Sign up for your own fundraising page and join the team now!
Join us!
During the challenge you can keep track of the team ‘live’ as they make their way from Great Yarmouth to London’s West India Docks. On the day, click on the link below to see their latest position vs. the ship!
The information on each leg of the route is below. Some variation may occur, depending on the conditions at the time or the variety of wheeled equipment we have joining us on the day!
For the Komoot links for all 5 days click here!
Note: Our riders have been route testing the challenge and have made adjustments to fit a variety of wheeled equipment joining throughout. By far the two most accessible days are days 1 and 5. Some segments of days 3 and 4 are much more overgrown and/or narrower than described (or when they were originally made into cycle paths). This means they would be difficult for trike-style bikes to join for certain segments. In addition, the routes include unavoidable hills that are steeper than is safely recommended to attempt with a trike (particularly upon descent). As safety is paramount in all that we do, for these segments our support driver(s) will transport any trike riders and their bikes to the next segment of the route.
33.8 Miles
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces, some of which are on roads (Great Yarmouth/Gorleston being the busiest). Suitable for all skill levels, even if you live in the flattest part of the UK (like the route tester who tested this section does).
Hills: 3
40m (26.3 miles from start)
41m (27.1 miles from start)
42m (30.9 miles from start)
There have been some changes to this route which are not yet reflected on the map below, due to the variety of equipment being used on the day. The Komoot link shows the correct route.
44.2 Miles
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Hills: 3
40m (3.16 miles from start)
55m (10.23 miles from start)
37m (35.57 miles from start)
Some segments of this day are much more overgrown and/or narrower than described (or when they were originally made into cycle paths). This means they would be difficult for trike-style bikes to join for certain segments. In addition, the routes include unavoidable hills that are steeper than is safely recommended to attempt with a trike (particularly upon descent). As safety is paramount in all that we do, for these segments our support driver(s) will transport any trike riders and their bikes to the next segment of the route.
There have been some changes to this route which are not yet reflected on the map below, due to the variety of equipment being used on the day. The Komoot link shows the correct route.
45.4 Miles
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Hills: 3
51m (3.49 miles from start)
43m (11.06 miles from start)
92m (32.66 miles from start)
Some segments of this day are much more overgrown and/or narrower than described (or when they were originally made into cycle paths). This means they would be difficult for trike-style bikes to join for certain segments. In addition, the routes include unavoidable hills that are steeper than is safely recommended to attempt with a trike (particularly upon descent). As safety is paramount in all that we do, for these segments our support driver(s) will transport any trike riders and their bikes to the next segment of the route.
There have been some changes to this route which are not yet reflected on the map below, due to the variety of equipment being used on the day. The Komoot link shows the correct route.
43.6 Miles
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Hills: 4
66m (5.34 miles from start)
81m (9 miles from start)
91m (18 miles from start)
67m (31 miles from start)
Some segments of this day are much more overgrown and/or narrower than described (or when they were originally made into cycle paths). This means they would be difficult for trike-style bikes to join for certain segments. In addition, the routes include unavoidable hills that are steeper than is safely recommended to attempt with a trike (particularly upon descent). As safety is paramount in all that we do, for these segments our support driver(s) will transport any trike riders and their bikes to the next segment of the route.
This route has been updated to stay North of the Thames and to use as many designated cycle paths (not lanes) as possible. Both the map below and the Komoot link shows the correct route!
18.1 Miles
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Hills: 1
11m (9.83 miles from start)
