COCC Ride 3rd October 2021 - Application Forms

Dear All

Despite current travel restrictions, we are still planning that this year’s COCC ride from St Tropez to Monaco will take place on Sunday 3rd October.

As the factory closes for the month of August we need to know numbers and kit sizes by mid July.

Attached is this years application form which we need you to complete and return as soon as possible in order that we can have an idea of the level of interest for the ride and to be able to ensure we can order the kit in time.

2021 Application Form

We are assuming that travel restrictions will be eased by October however although we need to give the factory numbers in July the production run will be scheduled for start September, so if there is a new wave of infections resulting in further travel restrictions we will amend the order accordingly or in the worst case postpone the ride.

If you are unable or not interested to take part in October it would help us if you could email us to let us know.

As usual we rely on our sponsors to support the ride, can anyone interested in sponsoring please also let me know.

Cheers

Damian

The COCC is back - Oct 3rd 2021

As the Covid restrictions are slowly being relaxed we have decided the time is right to get back on our bikes, raise some money and have some fun.

We are therefore planning that this years COCC ride from St Tropez to Monaco will take place on Sunday 3rd October.

I will be loading application forms shortly but we would like this year to be a record year so would ask that as many of you as possible put the date in your diary and commit to the ride.

Watch this space.

Damian

COCC - 2020 - Cancelled

After a great deal of thought and discussion we have decided that given the current uncertainty over travel and fear of a second wave of Covid we should not hold a COCC ride this year but instead urge everyone to be ready to take part in next years ride which we hope to be able to hold in April 2021 and aim to make it the best COCC ride ever.

Stay safe and hope to see you all soon

Damian

Cycle for Cauldwell Children - 25th Sept 2020

This year’s Cauldwell Children charity ride is a one day event taking place on 25th September and they would love for as many COCCs as possible to take part.

There are two distances available :

Challenge distance 125 km or

Fun distance 85 km

Participation Fee : €500 which goes to the charity and includes :

• Caudwell Children special event cycle jersey

• Lunch on the cycle route

• Snacks & drinking water throughout the cycle

• Sports massage if required

• On-site bike mechanic

There is no minimum additional sponsorship but participants are encouraged to promote a justgiving page to help raise additional funds for the charity. Cauldwell Children

As they need to order the cycling kits by 1st August, could those of you joining confirm as soon as possible.

In the unlikely event that the ride needs to be cancelled or postponed due to a second wave of Covid-19, they will be providing an alternative date or a full refund of your participation fee if you wish. 

For further information contact Modesta Vžesniauskaitė

Autumn COCC Ride - Oct 4th 2020

I hope you are well and that you are adapting to the “new normal”.

We are discussing arranging a late Autumn COCC ride on 4th October this year and are keen to know if there is sufficient interest to take this forward.

We would appreciate your feedback this week indicating whether you would be interested in taking part before we start making more definite plans.

Regards

Damian

Sunday 26th April 2020 - Covid-19 appeal

The 2020 COCC St Tropez to Monaco Bike Ride was scheduled to take place on Sunday 26th April however as with many other events this has been postponed as a result of the Covid-19 Pandemic.

Last year nearly 100 members of the C.O.C.C. of Monaco took part in their annual St Tropez to Monaco charity bike ride raising much needed funds to support the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation.

At the initiative of the Princess Charlene and her brother, on 16th April volunteers of the Foundation have distributed masks made of high performance fabric .

The Princess Charlene wanted to take part in the fight against the global pandemic of COVID-19. At her initiative and that of her brother Gareth Wittstock, the Princess Charlene Foundation gave some 5,000 masks to the Monegasque population. Distribution were carried out at the Condamine market, at the Fontvieille shopping center as well as in other public spaces. The campaign was massively supported and shared by ambassadors of the Foundation on the social network, including by Charles Leclerc and Pierre Frolla.

Monaco Life

La Gazette de Monaco
Monaco Tribune

If you want to support the Princess Charlene Foundation at this time please donate by clicking DONATE.

For more detail on the COCC rides visit www.coccmonaco.com

There has been a suggestion that we could hold a COCC virtual ride where everyone does what they can on their turbo trainer and raise funds for the foundation again anyone interested can circulate the link below:

https://www.mygivinggroup.com/g599846/champagne-and-oyster-cycling-club-of-monaco-covid-19.html

In addition to the COCC ride the London Marathon was also to be held on 26th of April.

Mass participation event organisers including parkrun, London Landmarks, Virgin Sport and London Marathon Events have united to support the UK’s charities with the launch of The 2.6 Challenge.

The 2.6 Challenge begins on Sunday 26 April, which should have been the date of the 40th edition of the London Marathon. It challenges the public to come up with an activity based around the numbers 2.6 or 26, and to fundraise or donate to Save the UK’s Charities via The 2.6 Challenge website. It is open to anyone of any age but all activities must follow the Government guidelines on exercise and social distancing.

The full line up of mass-participation events organisers behind The 2.6 Challenge are: Human Race, parkrun, The Great Run Company, Run 4 Wales, Grounded Events, London Landmarks, Virgin Sport, Limelight Sports, Threshold Sports, Running High and London Marathon Events. The design and website has been created by Studio Republic and the social media campaign by LiveWire Sport, with both agencies working pro bono.

The campaign is also supported by the Charities Aid Foundation, the Institute of Fundraising, the Small Charities Coalition, the Office for Civil Society, Sport England, sportscotland, Sport Wales, Let’s Do This, Virgin Money Giving and JustGiving.

Nick Rusling, Co-Chair of the Mass Participation Sports Organisers group (MSO) and CEO of Human Race, said:

“You can run or walk 2.6 miles, 2.6km or for 26 minutes. You could do the same in your home or garden, go up and down the stairs 26 times, juggle for 2.6 minutes, do a 26 minute exercise class or get 26 people on a video call and do a 26 minute workout – anything you like. We want people to get active, have fun and raise money to help Save the UK’s Charities by giving money or raising funds for the charity close to your heart.”

Hugh Brasher, Co-Chair of MSO and Event Director of London Marathon Events, added:

“For many of the UK’s charities, the day of the London Marathon is the biggest fundraising day of the year. One of the founding pillars of the London Marathon was ‘to show how the family of mankind can be united’. We hope that The 2.6 Challenge, which starts on the day our 40th Race should have taken place, will embody that spirit and inspire people, families and communities to fundraise for their chosen charity to help Save the UK’s Charities. Right now, our vulnerable members of society need the help of charities more than ever before. We are asking everyone to create a 2.6 Challenge of their own and raise funds or pledge a donation.”

If you want more info, to donate or participate click here

All the best - stay safe

Damian

Covid - 19

I hope that you are all well and coping with the current challenging circumstances.

I have been asked by a fellow COCC who with friends has started a charity to raise funds to assist with the Covid-19 Panademic and to provide some concrete help in Italy and here in Monaco to circulate the details.

They have already applied to the charity commission and everything raised is to be spent for support, no fees or administration charges will be made.

The idea is to cut bureaucracy and buy physically what the front lines need urgently, trying to be smarter and faster that governmental organisations. If at the end there will be money left over they will donate to a Croix Rouge or similar institutions.

The company is Frack Covid & Co Ltd (UK) and details are attached

They have already successfully raised money for 4 ventilators in Italy delivering them directly to hospitals and they have delivered 5’000 mask to the Monegasque Government.

If you want further information please contact Gianfranco Spallarossa at spallarossa@hotmail.it

Keep safe

Damian

COCC 2020 Postponed

Given the uncertainty caused by the current Coronavirus situation we have decided to postpone this year’s COCC ride until later in the year.

We believe that this is the prudent action to take at this time and hopefully people will be able to confirm participation once the new date is confirmed.

We hope that participants are not too inconvenienced by this and that any travel plans can be rearranged once we have advised the new date.

Anyone who has already paid and does not want to take part on the new date will be refunded upon request.

Kind regards

Damian

Show Support For Charity In Monaco: Sponsor The COCC Bike Ride

The COCC bike ride is next month and we are still accepting sponsorships from all businesses looking to support charity in Monaco. On Sunday 26th April, around a hundred cyclists, each equipped with a good bike and an even better sense of humour, will take to the roads to cycle the 140km from St Tropez to Monaco. Below, learn about our incredible cause and how you can get involved.

Support charity in Monaco by donating to our cause 

All funds raised by the COCC charity bike ride will go to the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation, an organisation which works to improve water safety for everyone through a range of programmes. 

There are an estimated 372,000 annual drowning deaths worldwide, with drowning being the third-leading cause of unintentional injury/death worldwide. What’s more, individuals with increased access to water have a higher risk of drowning.  

Our event organiser Damien Crean summed it up nicely when he said: “Anyone who sees what the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation does should be willing to help.” 

Sponsorship options for the COCC bike ride

Our happy riders entering Monaco

Each charity bike ride typically raises around 100,000€, but this year we are looking to up our game, calling for more established Monaco businesses to get behind this worthy cause. This could either be by sponsoring our event or donating directly to the foundation - either way, you will be showing your support for charity in Monaco. 

If you do wish to sponsor this event, there are a variety of options for businesses to choose between, from pre and post-event representation to sponsoring the start of the race in Saint Tropez, the end of the race at Stars n’ Bars, or the street party.

Riders enjoying a little refreshment at Ma Nolans in Nice

Alternatively, there are still a few spaces for any last-minute participants in the race, although at this stage it would be advisable to only apply if you are fairly fit, with most of our cyclists already having started their training programme. To enter you’ll need to raise 1,000€ in sponsorship, and this covers our professional kit, mechanical backup, insurance, brunch at the halfway point at Ma Nolan’s Nice Port, water and energy supplies, and a contribution to the charity.

We hope you’ll show your support for charity in Monaco by donating to, sponsoring, or joining our charity bike ride in April.

Lunch Saturday 25th April - St Tropez

Dear All

Bradley Mitton of Club Vivanova is hosting a lunch at the Hotel La Ferme d'Augustin in St Tropez on Sat 25th April for the COCC – details below.

The price is € 65 including wine - of which € 20 will be donated to the Foundation. There are around 50 places available, if you are interested please let me or Bradley know ASAP.

Details are below

www.clubvivanova.com/events/25apr2020.

There is also a discount available on accommodation at the hotel.

 Regards

Damian