Time to saddle up as Pedal the Border cycling challenge returns
Salopians are urged to get on their bikes to help raise funds to support people with cancer.
The Pedal the Border challenge is returning this year, after raising £35,000 for Lingen Davies Cancer Fund last year.
The event was created by Mark Harris, husband of last year's High Sheriff of Shropshire Dean Harris. Mark, who run the Business Company, used cycling to aid his recovery when he was going through cancer treatment in 2014/15.
Places are now available – with two route options – the 100km or a shorter 50km for those who may not be as comfortable in the saddle. Both routes start and end from the headquarters of the event's headline sponsors Aico in Maesbury Road, Oswestry.
Both routes will have some challenging aspects so it is not recommended for novices. You will receive a 10-12 week training plan to guide you to a good level of fitness.
Individuals and teams are encouraged to enter, as well as corporate teams.
Entry fee includes a training plan, medical cover, bike maintenance cover, on-the-road assistance, British Cycling insurance, a finishing medal, as well as two food and rest stops.
Entry to the 100km race is £30 for individuals and £110 for teams of four. Entrants are asked to commit £100 in sponsorship.
The 50km race is £20 for individuals and £75 for teams of four. The charity asks for £50 sponsorship per person.
A spokesman for Lingen Davies said: "Last year our supporters helped raise more than £40,000 to benefit cancer patients throughout the whole of Shropshire and Mid-Wales which is just incredible. Congratulations to everyone who took part and thank you to our sponsors Aico, Rix Petroleum, The Business Company and Adrenaline Sporting Events for all their support.
"The money has helped us create three new clinic rooms at the Lingen Davies Cancer Centre at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, and we are now in the final stages of funding a new CT scanner, both of which will enable more patients to be seen on a daily basis in the Cancer Centre."
To sign up to the event visit lingendavies.co.uk/event/pedaltheborders2022/
