Keen cyclists are being encouraged to saddle up this summer and take to the lanes of Worcestershire.
The Bikeathon event – organised by St Richard’s Hospice – will take place on Sunday, 2 July offering cyclists three different routes.
The event will start and finish at the hospice in Wildwood Drive, Worcester, with cyclists heading into the beautiful south Worcestershire countryside, mainly on quiet country lanes or bike routes.
Participants can choose from the family route of 16 miles, a more challenging 45 miles or the 64mile route to Snowshill in the Cotswolds, for the seasoned cyclist. The longer two routes will be timed. All routes will be signed and co-ordinated by Pulse Pursuits.
As an added bonus all those taking part will be entered into a free draw to win a Gtech electric assisted bike.
Alison Parkes, Fundraiser at St Richard’s said: “Our Bikeathon event will appeal to a wide audience from families through to cyclists who like a real challenge. Those taking part will cycle through some of Worcestershire’s most picturesque villages, with regular refreshment stops along the way. We look forward to welcoming participants on what looks set to be a fun and rewarding day with the added bonus that any money raised will have a direct beneficial impact on our patients and their families.”
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The event is kindly sponsored by Midlands Communications.
St Richard’s Hospice provides free specialist palliative care for patients living with life-limiting illnesses and supports their loved ones. Each year the hospice team supports over 2,500 patients and family members in Worcestershire.
The hospice strives to provide the best medical, practical, emotional and social support we can to help people live life to the fullest, as independently as they can, for as long as they can.
St Richard’s is an independent charity and is grateful for all donations to help it continue its work.