Watch: 24-hour spinathon raising money for students to enjoy outdoor activities
Getting in a spin - staff students, supporters and even a High Sheriff took part in a 24-hour bike marathon to raise money for a specialist college.
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The 24 hour spinathon was held at Derwen College, Gobowen near Oswestry, with special spin bikes set up in the foyer.
From 10am on Friday(2) until 10am on Saturday(3) scores of supporters of the college, for students with learning disabilities, got into the saddle in the sponsored event. Those in wheelchairs were able to use hand spin equipment.
A special dance performance by students from the college launched the 24-hour event which was raising money to allow students to enjoy outdoor adventure activities.
And Queen's We are the Champions and a countdown from 10 to zero ended the marathon.
Two members of staff, Steve Evans and Kelli Jones, pledged to complete the entire 24-hour stint on the bikes while others have signed up for hour-long or more sessions. The pair managed to stick out the entire stint, stopping only briefly for comfort breaks but eating and drinking while still in the saddle.
One of those who joined in early on was the High Sheriff of Shropshire, Mandy Thorn, who was in full regalia for her pedal.
It was launched by sports co-ordinators Steve Evans and Sian Thomas. Steve pedalled for the full 24 hours, while Sian ran themed spin classes at intervals through the day and night from county and western to Abba. Also in the saddle for the entire 24 hours was Kelli Jones.
Derwen Charity fundraiser and events coordinator Megan Charman said: “This was the third Derwen Charity Spinathon, and we wanted to make it our biggest yet.
“Previously, students and families have kindly invested time, energy and money in this event. To say there has been blood, sweat and tears is no exaggeration.
“The entire event was be live streamed, and there was entertainment through the night, including Abba, country, musicals and 90s themed music."
There is still time for people to donate to the spinathon via derwen.me/DerwenSpinathon.
Upcoming Derwen Charity events for 2024 also include a 10k fun run and walk on March 23, and the Derwen Fete weekend from on May 25/26.
