Dundee to Leeds Charity Bicycle Ride
Unit PhD Student Simon Dowler is teaming up with David Marr of the Wellcome Trust Biocentre to undertake a gruelling 267 mile cycle ride from Dundee to Leeds in order to raise money for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution. The idea for the trip came from David who is a veteran of such events, having previously completed a number of long distance cycle rides in aid of the charity. The event has been planned for some time, but Dave was unable to find a cycling companion to accompany him on the trip half way along the length of the UK. When Simon heard of the event he offered to team up with Dave to give him company and support on the trip.
The two intrepid cyclists start their marathon ride on Wednesday the 1st of August at 10am from the Wellcome Trust Biocentre. Their route on the first day takes them through Fife to Kirkcaldy, over the Firth of Forth to Edinburgh, then down through the east of Scotland to Jedburgh. This first leg of the journey is some 128 miles long and is the longest part of the trip. After a well deserved overnight rest, the two set off for the second stage of the ride down through the north east of England and past Newcastle Upon Tyne. After another overnight stop somewhere south of Newcastle, the final leg of the journey will take place on Friday. This will hopefully see the pair arrive in Leeds by early afternoon.
The trip back to Dundee should be much easier on the two saddle-sore cyclists, since they will achieve it in the support vehicle that accompanies them throughout the journey. Dave has been training hard for this event with several trips to Edinburgh (a round trip of some 100 miles). Simon has also been on his bike and has recently finished a cycling holiday round Scotland.
Dave has already secured significant support for the fund-raising event through sponsorship by individuals and organisations. He is especially indebted to the following, without who's assistance, the trip could not take place. Enterprise Europe Car Hire (Dundee) for the hire of a support van for the trip, Roche Diagnostics (UK) for paying the specially discounted hire fee for the van, Nicholsons Cycling Centre (Dundee) for sponsorship and additional support and Dave's Uncle who will be driving the support vehicle during the trip.
The money raised from the trip will go towards supporting the local RNLI lifeboat station in Broughty Ferry, near Dundee. If you would like to find out more about the RNLI, including fundraising ideas and events in your own area, please visit the RNLI website.
The two intrepid cyclists start their marathon ride on Wednesday the 1st of August at 10am from the Wellcome Trust Biocentre. Their route on the first day takes them through Fife to Kirkcaldy, over the Firth of Forth to Edinburgh, then down through the east of Scotland to Jedburgh. This first leg of the journey is some 128 miles long and is the longest part of the trip. After a well deserved overnight rest, the two set off for the second stage of the ride down through the north east of England and past Newcastle Upon Tyne. After another overnight stop somewhere south of Newcastle, the final leg of the journey will take place on Friday. This will hopefully see the pair arrive in Leeds by early afternoon.
The trip back to Dundee should be much easier on the two saddle-sore cyclists, since they will achieve it in the support vehicle that accompanies them throughout the journey. Dave has been training hard for this event with several trips to Edinburgh (a round trip of some 100 miles). Simon has also been on his bike and has recently finished a cycling holiday round Scotland.
Dave has already secured significant support for the fund-raising event through sponsorship by individuals and organisations. He is especially indebted to the following, without who's assistance, the trip could not take place. Enterprise Europe Car Hire (Dundee) for the hire of a support van for the trip, Roche Diagnostics (UK) for paying the specially discounted hire fee for the van, Nicholsons Cycling Centre (Dundee) for sponsorship and additional support and Dave's Uncle who will be driving the support vehicle during the trip.
The money raised from the trip will go towards supporting the local RNLI lifeboat station in Broughty Ferry, near Dundee. If you would like to find out more about the RNLI, including fundraising ideas and events in your own area, please visit the RNLI website.