Common questions

When does the event take place? Back to top

Event Day: Sunday 8 September 2013

Event Start Time: from 7am

How do I apply for a place in the Wiggle Etape Cymru? Back to top

To enter visit the Wiggle Etape Cymru website|. You will be able to sign up to fundraise for Macmillan during the registration process. We will then sign you straight up to Team Macmillan and support you all the way to the finish line. 

How much money do I have to raise? Back to top

There is no minimum sponsorship target, we are grateful for any money you can raise. Every pound you raise can make a difference to people affected by cancer. We suggest that you set yourself a fundraising target to beat. Of course we'll give you all the encouragement and support you'll need to make sure you smash that target. 

What difference will my sponsorship make? Back to top

Your support will go a huge way to help people affected by cancer, for example:

• Every £100 spent on the Macmillan Benefits Helpline helps people affected by cancer to claim £2,691 in benefits to which they are entitled
• £184 could fund a Macmillan nurse for one day
• £350 could pay for a much-needed convalescent break for someone with cancer and their carer
• £769 could fund a Macmillan social worker for a working week
• Around £60,000 could help fund a new small Macmillan information and support centre

What kind of support will Macmillan give me? Back to top

When you join Team Macmillan you will be supported throughout your entire event experience. In addition to our initial fundraising pack, we'll send you regular newsletters with tips to help you prepare for the big day. And if that isn't enough, we will support you on the day and offer a well-deserved congratulations at the end of the event.

Am I fit enough? Back to top

Macmillan challenges are designed to be accessible to anyone of average fitness and a full training programme will be included in your fundraising pack.

What happens if I get injured? Back to top

If you are injured while training we recommend you contact your GP or a specialist sports injury clinic. They will be able to advise you if you are fit enough to take part. If you do need to withdraw you will need to notify the event organisers as soon as possible. Please let Team Macmillan know that you will not be taking part.

Further questions Back to top

If you have any further questions that aren't answered here, then get in touch with the Macmillan biking team on 020 7840 7875 or by emailing cycling@macmillan.org.uk|