Krazy Races Soap Box Team
Join us in supporting the Newbury Velo Krazy Races Soap Box team as we prepare to hurtle down hills in our handcrafted vehicle at one of Newbury's most anticipated events! Our intrepid team of cycling and triathlon club members is swapping their usual two wheels for gravity-powered creations, combining engineering ingenuity with a healthy dose of daredevil spirit. Set for August 24th, 2025, this adrenaline-fueled fundraiser aims to support Newbury Velo's community cycling initiatives, including youth coaching programs, accessible cycling activities, and local race events.
Your sponsorship will help cover our construction materials, safety equipment, and most importantly, contribute to the growing work our club carries out in our vibrant cycling community, including our work with less able cyclists and kid’s coaching.
Whether we cross the finish line in glory or pieces, your support will help propel both our soap box and our club's future forward!
Find out more about the event here.
Help Us Reach Our Target of £1000
Why Sponsor the Team?
Sponsoring our Krazy Races Soap Box Team will help Newbury Velo deliver its cycling and triathlon activities to the communities of West Berkshire
Kids Coaching
Running youth cycling programs and triathlon coaching requires substantial investment: qualified coaches need current DBS checks, safeguarding certifications, and first aid qualifications. Additional costs include insurance, British Cycling membership, and regular coaching course updates. We also want to but some kit for our kids to borrow and wear
Accessible Cycling
We are one of only 25 British Cycling's Limitless Focus Clubs, we help to provide inclusive cycling by providing adapted equipment and specialised coaching. The initiative helps disabled cyclists participate in the sport through tandems, customised bikes.
Races and Events
Organising cycling events like our Hill Climb, Summer Cycle Cross, regular Cycle Cross and the Newbury Triathlon involves expenses such as British Cycling permits, traffic management signage, first aid provision event, signage, timing systems, and safety equipment. Additional costs include venue hire and officials' expenses.
Expanding the Club
Expanding and developing the Club creates more opportunities for fitness, friendship, and skill development while promoting sustainable transportation and building a stronger, healthier local community through shared activities.
Kit Maintenance
Maintaining a cycling club requires significant investment in equipment, training kit and facilities, spare parts, and mechanical servicing. Regular replacement of shared equipment, and emergency repair kits all contribute to the ongoing operational expenses of running the club.
Sustaianability
Through our work with West Berkshire Council, we help to promote and support safe Cycling in West Berkshire. We have a seat on the West Berkshire Cycle Forum, where our opinions and ideas can be transformed into real benefits for the local community.
Newbury Velo is registered Community Amateur Sports Club
We are a Community Amateur Sports Club (CASC), a registered organisation that promotes local sports participation, qualifying for tax benefits like Gift Aid on donations and reduced business rates to support community fundraising.