FAQs
The Prostate Cancer Charity is the UK’s leading charity working with people affected by prostate cancer. We fund research, provide support and information, and campaign to improve the lives of men with prostate cancer. Our aim is to raise awareness of prostate cancer so that everyone can talk more openly about it and people will recognise the significance of this disease.
We provide the most comprehensive range of services dedicated to prostate cancer. We provide vital support for everyone affected by prostate cancer: concerned and diagnosed men, their partners, friends and families.
Prostate cancer is the most common cause of cancer in men in the UK. 37,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer every year. 250,000 men are currently living with the disease.
Read our information about prostate cancer, risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis and treatments.
Yes, your safety is our utmost concern.
You must be at least 16 on the day of the event to take part. If you are under 18 you must be accompanied by an adult.
The feedstations are fully stocked with sandwiches, cakes, fruit, gels and energy bars. Toilets are available at the start and finish and at most feedstations.
There will be mechanics at the start and out on the course providing mechanical support. However, please make sure your bike is serviced before the ride.
We recommend that you and your bike are covered to do this ride.
The route is fully sign-posted but if you do have difficulties then a contact number will be on the back of your assigned rider number.
All Tour Rides except for London Tour Ride will be on open roads. For all routes there will be Tour of Britain directional signage, marshals, mechanics, well stocked feed stations and NEG motor bikes along the whole route so you will be well cared for and treated just like the professionals. All riders are expected to follow the Highway Code and obey the law as noted in the regulations of the event.
For all linear routes transfers will be available. You can buy a transfer during online registration or alternatively log onto your account to select a transfer. Once logged in please edit 'Tour Rides' in order to book your transfer option and then simply continue to checkout in the usual way.
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The Prostate Cancer Charity 2011 Tour Rides are in East Anglia on the 24th July, Wales on the 21st August, Scotland on the 4th September, central London on the 18th September and Stoke-on-Trent on 25th September.
The Tour of Britain 2011 takes place from Sunday 11th September to Sunday 18th September, beginning in Scotland and finishing in central London, with an iconic finish on Whitehall. To check out the entire eight day route, please visit www.tourofbritain.co.uk
