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Martin Mansbridge and Lee McCumiskey are organising a charity
bike ride to be held on 12th/13th June 2010. They are looking
for expressions of interest from individuals who would like
to take part, either as riders or support staff. The event
will raise money for 3 charities; The Firefighters Charity,
Help 4 Hero's www.helpforheroes.org.uk/
and The John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation www.jtyaf.org/index.html
The Challenge This will be for a core of riders to
visit all 26 fire stations in Dorset in 24hrs. This is an
approximate distance of 220 miles. On 12th June the riders
will be setting off from Christchurch fire station and heading
off into the sunset, cycling as far south as Portland, as
far west as Lyme Regis and as far north as Gillingham, before
finishing at Ferndown Fire Station on Sunday 13th.
Core Riders The plan is to split the riders into 2
teams who will complete alternate legs. Once a team completes
a leg it will be transferred to the start of the next leg
by van and minibus, using this method each team will complete
approximately 110 miles.
Guest Riders They will also welcome as many guest
riders as possible to join the main riders on which ever leg
or legs they choose. Increasing the numbers will increase
exposure and help fund raising.
Elite Riders A small group of riders, including Lee,
have expressed a wish to complete the full distance. If you
wish to join them please contact us at enquiries@jtyaf.org
Support Staff This event will be impossible without
volunteers to act as support staff. They will need drivers
for the vans/minibuses. They will also need volunteers at
each staging point/fire station to help supply water and feeding
to the riders and carry out some local fund-raising. Support
staff will be vital to the success of this event. Support
is being coordinated by Faris Mani (Ferndown Day Crew)
Primera cycles have agreed to provide technical support on
the day, as well as replacement parts at cost price and free
labour. Abacus van hire and Sainsbury's are also helping,
but they are looking for more sponsors, so if you know of
a company that would like to get involved please get in touch
with us.
There will be an entry fee of £15.00, all of which
will be going to 3 charities. Sponsorship forms will also
be available should you wish to use them. Cycling jerseys
and t-shirts are being printed for the event and will be available
for a small fee.
A dedicated website will be set up shortly at www.dorsetfirebikeride.co.uk
Entry and sponsorship forms will be available to download.
Entry forms will need to be completed by all riders and forwarded
to Martin Mansbridge together with the entry fee and donation.
The site will also have information on the route and links
to the three Just Giving website pages for the charities,
please encourage your friends and relatives to support this
fantastic event by donating on:
www.justgiving.com/dorsetfirebikeride-jtyaf
www.justgiving.com/dorsetfirebikeride-ffc
www.justgiving.com/dorsetfirebikeride-h4h
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