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Euro Trek
A TEAM of cyclists is on the Continent for a challenge that
will see them cover 1,000 miles.The trio are raising
money for the Myalgic Encephalopathy (ME) Association, which
provides information, advice and support for sufferers.
For the members of Harborough based Cats Mountain Bike
Club, the adventure began at the French port of St Malo and
will end three weeks later at Bilbao in Spain.
Cats rider Mark Vines from Little Bowden, said: "We aim
to average over 80 miles a day. And with the added weight of
carrying all our equipment on the bikes it will be tough at
times."
Mark, along with Rick Newham and Richard Pratt, decided
to help raise money for the organisation after Mark's sister
was diagnosed with the condition.
He believes that months of planning and training should
enable the trio to cope with the challenge.
Mark said before leaving on Thursday: "We are all well
prepared and looking forward to an exciting trip, and
raising money for charity in the process." Proceeds will
help fund a new ME Association research initiative that will
start in the summer.
The total amount raised was £900. |
