Get on your bikes for a charity ride around the water
0 Comments | Leicester Mercury, Jul 28, 2010
ORGANISERS of a charity bike ride have appealed for more people to sign up.
Diabetes UK will host its first sponsored cycle around Rutland Water on Sunday, September 5. Money raised from the ride will go towards helping people with diabetes and supporting the charity’s research projects.
Cyclists can challenge themselves to complete a choice of routes of between six and 23 miles around the reservoir.
Joy Tootell, regional fundraiser for Diabetes UK, said: “This is our first ever Big Bike Ride at Rutland Water and we want as many people as possible to support it.
“Cyclists are registering thick and fast for this event but we still need more.
“All the cash raised from this event will go towards helping to fund Diabetes UK research projects and improving the lives of people living with the condition”.
The event is sponsored by Rutland Cycling, which is offering a reduced, all-day bike hire rate for anyone taking part in the event, and Giant Bicycles, which will being providing goody bags for all participants.
Diabetes affects 2.6 million people in the UK and Diabetes UK spends over Pounds 7 million a year on research projects.
For details or to register call 01922 614 500 or e-mail midlands@diabetes.org.uk.