The Ox Cycle Challenge

The Ox 1000km Cycle Challenge Info

Complete a total of 1000km worth of cycling between 1st January 2022 and 31st December 2022. You can complete this either outdoors on a regular bike, or indoors on a turbo trainer or static bike - or a combination. You can complete the 1000km in any number of sessions.

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Awards

For successful completion of The Ox cycle challenge you will receive a commemorative challenge coin which will be sent to you by post. You will also receive a postcard-sized certificate of completion. All awards will be sent to the address on your account within 14 days of you completing your challenge and clicking the Challenge Complete button to send them for verification. Awards are not guaranteed - they are sent only on successful completion of the challenge and submission of your results by the deadline. If you live outside the UK local taxes and fees will apply (you can select the 'no-coin' option if you live outside the UK).

Submissions

You will need to use The Ox Cycle Challenge online submissions form to inform us of your session details. The form can be found both via your account page or the submissions page. You must be logged in to submit results. Submit results of each session - we will need the date of your activity the distance and time of your sessions in hh:mm:ss. You will see a log of your submissions if you are logged in.

Recording

You can record your cycle details using a cycle computer, fitness watch or app such as Strava and then you will need to enter the details onto our submissions form. The results table will be on the submissions page and is interactive. The final position for the challenge is determined by time.

Our challenges are honesty based and require you to accurately and honestly record and submit your own results.

Deadlines

All cycling for this challenge must be completed by then end of 31st December 2022. All results must be submitted by 5th January 2023 - results submitted after this date will not be included in the results table and the awards will not be sent.

IMPORTANT - this challenge should only be attempted by those completely confident that they are fit and well enough for the challenge requirements and have suitable equipment and support. We advise you get a medical check before starting the challenge. Please ensure that you are aware of the risks and challenges of cycling in your chosen format and location and take all necessary precautions to make sure you are safe whilst doing this activity. You must observe any local, national or venue specific rules and regulations during your activity. Please ensure that you follow safe cycling practices and have a plan in place for support and safety. All cycling for this challenge is at your own risk.

Please read our Cycle Safety guide for tips of how to make sure you are safe whilst cycling.

Questions?

See our FAQs on the INFO page.