Local cyclists of all abilities are set to benefit from the introduction of a reduced entry for the first ever Great Manchester Cycle.
The inaugural event will take place on Bank Holiday Monday 4th June and now adults can sign up to take part for just £10 Nova – the organisers of the event and the team behind the Bupa Great Manchester Run and the British Gas Great Manchester Swim –are expecting the event to be another hugely successful event for the City.
David Hart, Communications Director of Nova, said: “We are delighted to announce the reduced rate of £10 for adults and £5 for those aged between 8-15 and we hope it will encourage lots more people will sign up for this amazing Bank Holiday Monday event that will be unique way to see the great city of Manchester.” Three members of staff at the city’s Christie Hospital have agreed to take part to raise funds for specialist cancer centre, they are Fundraising Assistant Claire Murray, 31, Sporting Events Officer Rachel Steele, 22, and Howard Newhall, a Community Fundraising Officer.
They plan to stand out from the crowd by wearing specially designed ‘monarch masks’ in honour of the Queen, as the event takes place just 24 hours before the Diamond Jubilee celebrations. And in recognition of their tribute, organisers of the cycle have allotted each of the trio the special event number 60 – in acknowledgement of Her Majesty’s six decades on the throne.
Speaking about the challenge, Claire Murray, from Didsbury, said: “We are really looking forward to taking part in the first ever Great Manchester Cycle and whizzing along famous city roads that are normally packed full of cars. “I imagine there will be a real celebratory atmosphere, as not only will we be celebrating the Queen’s Jubilee but also gearing up for a wonderful summer of sport all round. “This event is a great way to see the city of Manchester but it is also a fun way for individuals and families to raise vital funds for charities and good causes.”
Featuring a 13 mile lap starting at Eastlands and going past Old Trafford, the event will feature three different distances, designed to cater for all abilities from club cyclists to families who wish to take in the sights of the city at a gentler pace.
The course will include a unique chance to cycle on the Mancunian Way, the inner city ring road normally closed to cyclists. Entry fee includes an accurate chip timing, a Great Manchester Cycle T-shirt, medal and finishers pack. There will also be a feed station on course to keep participants hydrated and energy levels topped up.
For more information on new entry prices and to enter the Great Manchester Cycle please go to www.greatcycle.org
To donate money to the Christie cyclists please go to http://www.justgiving.com/ChristiePedalPower
The Text donations number is: Text 70070 with CGMC60 followed by the amount £5
