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May 14, 2008 | The Big Bike Ride 2008
Wetherby to Scarborough Bike Ride 2008 – Distance 63.2 Miles
Saturday 10th May 2008 – COMPLETED
President : Lady Kathy Botham
Patrons: Sir Ian Botham OBE, Jackie Alliss, Keith Howard, Trevor Cherry, Allan Lamb.
Many thanks to everyone for your valued support with our Sponsored Bike Ride this year.
The weather was fantastic, if a little hot..!!! There where almost 200 participants on the day who slogged hard in the heat to cover the 63.2 mile course with Daniel Coulton the youngest finisher at only 12 years old and Sam Lund following on at 14 years old.
This annual Charity Bike Ride is in aid of the registered Charity ‘Andrea’s Gift’ – Leading the fight against Brain Tumours in Yorkshire.
Registered Charity No. 1095931
We have now raised a total of £ 3,405.00 pounds.
Please make Cheques payable to ‘Andreas Gift’ or you can pledge a donation online at www.justgiving.com/andreasgift/donate
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