WaterAid

The Anglian Water WaterAid Cycle Ride is back!

Join us in supporting WaterAid’s vision of making clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone, everywhere.

Once more, this September there will be a number of cycle rides for WaterAid. These are open to all Anglian Water employees and partner company employees or by invite only (regrettably we are not able to make these rides open to the general public). The rides are not a race, they are about having fun and taking part. Why not set yourself a target to Get Active and join us? Your £40 registration fee includes food to fuel you rides and a customised ride Jersey. We ask that each rider aims to raise a minimum of £100 sponsorship.

Event details and schedule

Rutland Ride

On 11 & 12 September. Up to 125 miles of road riding split into 3 different legs over 2 days. Complete one or all three. Starting at Rutland on day 1 finishing at Pitsford (via Grafham). Then returning to Rutland on day 2.

Stage 1: 11 September am a 45 mile ride through the rolling countryside of Rutland and Cambridgeshire from Rutland Water to Grafham Water.

Stage 2: 11 September pm a reasonably flat 35 miles from Grafham Water through scenic Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire countryside finishing at Pitsford Water (optional overnight at your own expense).

Stage 3: 12 September 45 miles through the picturesque countryside of Northamptonshire and Rutland finishing at Rutland Water. Riders can choose to complete one, two or all three of the legs of the Rutland 125.

Register by 17 July to guarantee your cycle jersey! Instructions & route info will be provided in your registration pack. You must be an Anglian Water employee or a partner company employee to register. MTBs and gravel bikes all welcome. Please email [email protected] if you have any questions about the ride, or [email protected] for questions the registration process.

Following last year’s success, we are back at Tittesworth Visitor Centre again. But new for this year we have an exciting additional new event at the location – Family Fun Day with a trail around the reservoir. The Mountain Challenge Trek will again be setting off from Tittesworth Visitor Centre, walkers self-navigate across the amazing scenery with stunning views of the water and surrounding areas. You need to be able to read maps and have proper hiking shoes to survive the day! However, you will enjoy spectacular views and exhilarating inclines before descending back towards Leek for refreshments and hot food at Tittesworth Visitor Centre.

In the morning Teams set off from Tittesworth Visitor Centre (after a kit check) with their start time recorded officially. Participants should prepare for a long day; the weather can be unpredictable, and teammates will need to work together.

There is a formal ‘Kit List’ for both individuals and teams, which is required to be able to participate in the event. Teams need to have a minimum of 4 people and a maximum of 6 people.

Income raised from this event will go towards a project in Bangladesh that funds climate resilient water, sanitation and hygiene being supported by the Severn Trent WaterAid committee. Thank you for your support.

Event details and schedule

There are three routes to choose from. Routes will be updated on the Severn Trent Mountain Challenge | Charity trek | WaterAid UK shortly.

There are multiple options for how you join the challenge too. You can choose to register:

• with your own team

• as part of a guided group walk

More about the challenge, rules and kit list can be found on the website.

Event news, photos and results will be shared on the STMC Facebook page: Facebook

The Fundraising Page on Just Giving can be found here: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/severntrentmountainchallenge2026

Arrival Time: 07:00 to register

Parking is available on site at Tittesworth Visitor Centre