Big Bear Ride

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The Wildheart Animal Sanctuary is hugely excited to announce their BIG Bear Ride, which is being held on Sunday, 21st July. Two intrepid cyclists, Neil and Rolf, from the London Penny Farthing Club will be cycling across the Isle of Wight on their penny farthing bicycles dressed as BEARS! Yes, you heard that right!!

Their endeavours are to help us raise funds for the rescue of Benji and Balu, two European Brown Bears who have spent their lives in a concrete cage at the side of a restaurant in Azerbaijan.

The event will start from Albert Cottage in East Cowes at 9am and finish at the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary in Sandown at around 4.30pm. There will be lots of fun activities taking place along the route, including a photo competition, as well as a build a bear sandcastle contest on Appley Beach in Ryde between 10am and 3pm, where you can win one of the Sanctuary's first ever VIP Bear Experiences.

Everyone is invited to show their support for the BIG Bear Ride team at one of the many designated stops, or give them a wave along the route, and children are invited to join in and cycle the two-mile stretch from The Big Kahuna in Ryde to The Old Fort in Seaview.

Go to our website for all the details as to what is happening on the day and how you can join in. This Island-wide event is sure to be a spectacle, so make sure you don't miss out!