Pan Wales Ride - The Lôn Las Cycle Challenge 2008

Bobath Children's Therapy Centre is looking for enthusiastic cyclists to join their Lôn Las Cycle Challenge 2008, pedaling 254 miles from Holyhead to Cardiff Bay in a spectacular 6 day event.

 

The exciting challenge, which takes place on 15 to 20 April 2008, crosses three mountain ranges and captures Wales' breathtaking scenery as the route passes through North, Mid and South Wales. 

 

The charity, which provides specialist therapy to children throughout Wales who have cerebral palsy, is looking for cyclists over 18 who have a good level of fitness.

 

Emma Baldwin Fundraising Co-ordinator at Bobath says The cyclists who took part in this year's Lôn Las Challenge had such a fantastic time there was real camaraderie amongst the group.  There are some arduous parts of the route but what makes it so satisfying is that for very mile you pedal you will be helping to improve the lives of children who have cerebral palsy.

 

Outline of Itinerary:

 

Day 1: Travel to Holyhead aboard See Wales Luxury mini coach (official charity sponsor).  Spent the evening at a 3 star environmentally friendly bunkhouse in Rhoscolyn, situated in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. 

 

Day 2: Holyhead to Tremadog, via Caernarfon.  67 miles, easy/moderate.

 

Day 3: Tremadog to Corris, via Dolgellau.  40 miles, strenuous with major ascents.

 

Day 4: Corris to Rhayader.  44 miles, strenuous, long and steep climb.

 

Day 5: Rhayader to Brecon, via Builth Wells.  49 miles, moderate.

 

Day 6: Brecon to Cardiff Bay, ending in a spectacular grand finale. 54 miles, moderate.

 

All cyclists will be required to raise a minimum sponsorship which will cover travel, support vehicle, accommodation and meals throughout, and a specially designed bike jersey, with the remainder going directly to Bobath Children's Therapy Centre Wales. 

To receive an information pack and to register, contact 029 20522600 or fundraising@bobathwales.org

 

Posted 05/11/07