Tour De Aky

OnRoad Leisure , Leeds – Saturday, 15 Jul 2023

Event Summary

Event Overview

In October 20218 Mick "Aky" Atkinson Police Dog handler sadly took his own life after battling his mental health a battle that not even his closest friends knew he was facing. 

Since his death TOUR DE AKY was formed and this is the 5th year of the event. The ride is 106.6 miles (Akys Police collar number) and we cycle past locations that have meaning to him such as Stations he worked at and sporting venues he loved. 

It is a Non competitive ride and the event is to promote mental health and encourage people to talk. Along with raising money for three charities MIND, YORKSHIRE AIR AMBULANCE & ANDY MANS CLUB 

Event Details

Event URN:

520924

Start Date:

Sat, 15th Jul 2023

Event Type:

OnRoad Leisure (Non-Competitive)

Venue:

Two Pointers, Church Street, Woodlesford, Leeds, Ls26 8RE
this is the start and finishing location for the TOUR DE AKY
View map

About the Event

Info for Riders

This is not a race it is about working together and helping people to complete the distance and encouraging people to talk 

The Rides

Tour De Aky Ride
Date Start Classification Rider Cat Duration
Sat 15/07/23 07:00 --- --- 11 hr / plus 1 laps / 172km / 107 miles
Entry: Online: (£42.00 + £1.00 Application fee), Postal: (£42.00), On Day: (£42.00)
Sat 15/07/23 – 07:00
11 hr / plus 1 laps / 172km / 107 miles

Event Summary

Event Overview

In October 20218 Mick "Aky" Atkinson Police Dog handler sadly took his own life after battling his mental health a battle that not even his closest friends knew he was facing. 

Since his death TOUR DE AKY was formed and this is the 5th year of the event. The ride is 106.6 miles (Akys Police collar number) and we cycle past locations that have meaning to him such as Stations he worked at and sporting venues he loved. 

It is a Non competitive ride and the event is to promote mental health and encourage people to talk. Along with raising money for three charities MIND, YORKSHIRE AIR AMBULANCE & ANDY MANS CLUB 

Event Details

Event URN:

520924

Start Date:

Sat, 15th Jul 2023

Event Type:

OnRoad Leisure (Non-Competitive)

Venue:

Two Pointers, Church Street, Woodlesford, Leeds, Ls26 8RE
this is the start and finishing location for the TOUR DE AKY
View map

About the Event

Info for Riders

This is not a race it is about working together and helping people to complete the distance and encouraging people to talk 

The Rides

Tour De Aky Ride
Date Start Classification Rider Cat Duration
Sat 15/07/23 07:00 --- --- 11 hr / plus 1 laps / 172km / 107 miles
Entry: Online: (£42.00 + £1.00 Application fee), Postal: (£42.00), On Day: (£42.00)
Sat 15/07/23 – 07:00
11 hr / plus 1 laps / 172km / 107 miles

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