Cub Bike Hike – Sleepover

Update: Cycle postponed until 24-March and will be a Cubs only event. (Beaver cycle will take place in April Date TBC)

The Cubs will be taking part in a Bike Hike along the “Old Rail Trail” between Athlone and Mullingar. Followed by a sleepover in the den with a movie and Pizza.

There will be 2 distances:

• Short Cycle approximately 23 KM  – Mullingar to Castletown Return.
• Long Cycle (Chief Scout Award Cubs) 42Km- Athlone to Mullingear

Parents can then drop cubs at either:

• the Mullingear Newbrook Roundabout Carpark at 11am for the short cycle (sat nav 53.516336 -7.362355)
• at the Athlone Old Rail Trail Start, Beechpark, Warrens Fields, Athlone, Co. Westmeath at 10am for the long cycle. (sat nav 53.427989, -7.931592)

If you cannot transport your bikes to the start, they can be dropped to the den at between 8.30am and 9 am and we’ll have a trailer transport them to the start.

Collection from Mullingear Newbrook Roundabout Carpark at 4pm.

Meet at the den for a sleepover at 6.30pm.

Gear:

For Bike Hike:

• A Bike in good working order.
• A helmet (Compulsory!)
• Light Backpack with pack lunch and drink.
• Rain Coat or rain poncho
• Spare Tube of correct size.

For Sleepover:

• Sleeping Bag / Roll Mat /Pillow.
• 2 Changes of Clothes
• Warm Jacket / Hat etc. (We may be outside in evening).
• PJs
• Wash Gear
• Cup/Plate/Bowel and Eating Utensils.

Cost: 10 euro.