In memory of Sid Street’s passing from cancer this summer, two of his close friends and Royal Navy ‘oppo’s’ will be attempting to cycle over a million metres on two static WattBikes in 50 hours for charity. This will be a non-stop attempt starting at 8am on Friday 11th November and ending at 11am on Sunday 13th Remembrance Sunday, at Rugby Camp, Portsmouth RFC.
The two cyclists, Kerry Packer and Mike ‘Doc’ Cox, are in full training for the event and need as much support as possible, with assistance over the weekend and of course, by financial donations. They will be setting up five static bikes in the Junior Clubhouse – two each for them (in case of breakdowns) and one for anyone that would like to join them pedalling for an hour or two!
As the event will be non-stop, the riders will require support throughout the night as well as the day. Suzi Le Voi, Trojans RFC physiotherapist, is regulating the rider’s diet and training programme. She’ll be on hand over the weekend to keep an eye on their well-being but we need other volunteers to help out over the full 50 hours.
Can you give the riders a couple of hours over the weekend (especially during the nights of Friday and Saturday)? Your contribution would be very welcome and much appreciated!
During his 40-plus service in the Royal Navy, Sid played for the Royal Navy service rugby side, was part of Portsmouth Command Field Gun and played for Portsmouth RFC. In his battle with cancer, Sid raised incredible funds for Charlie’s Hut and monies raised from this sponsored cycle event will be donated to the same charity.
At the same time, it is hoped that similar events will be taking place in Pontypool (Wales), Adelaide (Australia) and Christchurch (New Zealand), places with connections to Sid.
Our local MP, Penny Mordant, will be at the club at 8.30am on the 11th to wish the riders well, so please do come along and support this noble cause for as long as you can, whenever you can over the weekend.
Donate here: http://localgiving.org/fundraising/m650/
For more information, please contact Aaron Beesley at aaron-beesley@live.co.uk or Chalky White at hughwhite57@gmail.com
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