Individuals working in the coach and bus sectors are being invited to sign up for Transaid’s newly announced UK cycle challenge from Newcastle to Edinburgh on 19-22 September 2024.
The 159-mile ride over two days, organised by a charity which enjoys backing from the transport and logistics industry, will raise money to increase road safety and access to health in sub-Saharan Africa.
The ride follows a London to Paris cycle in 2023, which raised more than £65,000, while Transaid will also run a 295-mile Cycle Kenya challenge in October this year.
Cyclists will start early on the first morning from the Tyne Estuary and cover 89 miles along mostly coastal paths and quiet roads through the Northumberland National Park, and the Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty to reach the overnight stop at Berwick-upon-Tweed.
The second day will cover 70 miles of riding, mainly on country lanes and coastal roads, including through the Tweed Valley, before the finish at Edinburgh Castle.
Caroline Barber, Chief Executive of Transaid, says: “We know how popular our UK-based cycle challenges have been in recent years, and we wanted to tackle a part of the country we hadn’t ridden before.
“Our shorter two-day rides are an excellent way for people to set a fitness goal for the year, and to get a taste for what a Transaid cycle challenge is all about. They always create a beautiful camaraderie between riders and raise essential unrestricted funds for our road safety and access to health projects.”
Entries are being accepted from teams and individuals. The registration fee of £139 per person covers accommodation with meals, vehicle and ride support, luggage transfer, route guidance and a return transfer to Tynemouth, which has been sponsored by Stanley Travel. Participants are asked to raise a minimum of £1,400.
To sign up for the event or find more information, please contact Anna Giavedoni, Events Officer for Transaid, on anna@transaid.org or +44 (0)7310 909580.
