Pedal power team from Northwich solicitors to support hospice

Colleagues from mosshaselhurst Solicitors wanted to become involved in the Tour Series cycling event, which takes place in Northwich on Friday, May 12.

They are to take part in a sponsored cycle challenge on the day in aid of the hospice.

Seventeen staff will be taking turns undertaking the challenge on a static bike at the Victoria car park opposite Northwich Memorial Court.

They aim to cycle 100 kilometres, the distance from Northwich to Birmingham, and will be at Gazebo 3 at the car park between 2.30pm and 9.30pm.

“The staff will be taking part in the sponsored cycle on a static bike donated by Team Foy,” said solicitor Rebecca Antony.

“There will also be a raffle with fantastic prizes to be won and complimentary prosecco and cake.

“We hope to see you there, and any donations will be gratefully received.

“We would be grateful if people would consider sponsoring us on our justgiving page to help us raise as much money as possible for this worthy cause – justgiving.com/fundraising/mosshaselhurst

The racing schedule on the day is divided into a community race circuit and Pro race circuit.

The community side will see a Bikeability level 3 circuit ride from 2pm to 2.30pm, supported by Vale Royal Sports Partnership – consisting of a guided group ride on a number of laps.

From 3pm to 3.30pm there will be a junior run community loop, featuring girls and boys races From 3.30pm to 4.15pm there will be corporate relays.

There will be three heats of six teams with three riders, with the first two teams from each heat going through to the final. The event is supported by Weaver Valley Cycling Club.

Following the end of the community event at 4.30pm there will be prize-giving on the podium.

The Pro Race circuit consists of a women’s race between 5.30pm and 6.15pm and the men’s race from 7.30pm to 8.45pm, followed by prize-giving at 9pm.

For more details about the day see visitnorthwich.co.uk/tour-series-northwich