THE HYDRA RIDE is a sportive-style road cycle ride, next happening on Sunday 23 June 2024
Starting from Wood Street, in the heart of Swindon Old Town, a choice of three routes all go south-east along rolling roads winding through stunning countryside.
The Hydra 5, 7, and 9 offer challenge for riders of all abilities with rewarding climbs and swift descents. ENJOY THE RIDE >
"my buddies and I really enjoyed the ride, defo up for next year"
"a great sportive, a challenging route that really tested resolve"
"up there with the well-established sportives"
"an excellent event, really enjoyed the ride"
AS IT HAPPENeD
Click below to see pictures from The Hydra Ride
HYDRA 5, 7, OR 9?
55k, 72k or 91k. Three routes, all abilities. Click below to find out which is right for you.
FOR CHARITY
All profits from The Hydra Ride go to Friends of Lethbridge Primary School (FOL), registered charity 291895. After running costs the 2023 event raised £1,600 profit all of which went to FOL.
FOL raises funds to enhance the education of the 500 children who attend Lethbridge Primary School. In recent years FOL funds have provided a suite of 40 iPads with a mobile charging station to enable interactive teaching, a new library has been kitted out and filled with books to give children access to a wide range of reading, and a school-wide all-day STEM workshop was paid for to create interest in science and technology.
The organisers of The Hydra give their time for free, claim no expenses nor take any profit from the event.
SPONSOR & PARTNERS
The Hydra Ride is sponsored by Swindon Financial Services. Their generous support offsets nearly all of the costs of running the event meaning more money goes to our charity.
Swindon Financial Services is a well-established local business helping private and corporate customers with financial planning and wealth management. Business owner, Alex Wilkie is a keen cyclist who has ridden the Hydra every year since 2019. We're really pleased to have them on board and grateful for their help in running the event.
Thanks also to Swindon Cycles and RUN for their continued support behind the scenes.
HYDRA 5, 7, OR 9?
Three routes, all abilities. Click below to find out which is right for you.
