This is the fourth running of the sportive set up to honour a local cycling legend and to raise money for the West Midlands Marie Curie hospice in Solihull.

Tommy enjoyed cycling in the Warwickshire lanes and in later years was always keen to encourage other cyclists, either established stars or total newcomers. With this event we aim to replicate Tommy’s experience of enjoying the countryside on our doorstep and his vision of encouraging young riders and other starting out on their cycling journeys.

Our aim for 2016 is to  ‘Pay for a Day’ by raising the £7,321 needed to run the hospice for one day. We did this in 2015, raising over £12,000 which will pay for 11 August 2016, which  is the anniversary of the date on which Tommy won his individual medal for the kilometre  time trial in the1948 Olympics.

Info for Riders

There is a 30km route, which is suitable for younger riders and novice and the less fit. To encourage families to ride there is special family entry for two adults and two children. For the more experienced riders or those looking for a challenge, there is the 100km sportive. There is a refreshment stop at 50km for those that need it. Riders will be timed from when they leave the hospice until they return. For more information on the routes see http://tommygodwinchallenge.weebly.com/routes.html Women are especially welcome. Refreshments will be available at the hospice before and after the rides. Mechanical support will be available at the start/finish for those last minute glitches. Anyone under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult and anyone under 18 must have a signed parental consent form. **On line entry closes 21 September. Entry on the day will be available, subject to space, but at a higher cost**