Paris To Hayling Charity Cycle Ride
The island is the home of the Hayling Charity Cycle Ride. This event, run entirely by local unpaid volunteers, was started in 1986 and has been run every year since. Up to 2012 just over £1,275,000 has been collected for more than 500 good causes. Entrants have come from 15 different countries on five continents. Now in its 27th year, the event is moving from its established country of France to Holland, calling this year's event the 'Hayling to Holland Charity Cycle Ride' with 130 riders and support crew.
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