19 September 2008 - Firefighters Saddle up for 600 Mile Charity Cycle/h4>
On Sunday, 21st September 2008, eight Firefighters from Lothian and Borders Fire and Rescue Service are setting off to cycle 600 miles through five different countries within a week. (Scotland – Northern Ireland – the Republic of Ireland – Wales – England – Scotland).
They are taking on this mammoth cycle to raise money for The Fire Fighters Charity, which provides support to injured Firefighters during their time of need, assisting over 13,000 individuals every year.
Geoff Aird, one of the cyclists, thought up the idea. He said, ‘We have all been working hard preparing for this demanding challenge mentally and physically. It will be a difficult but rewarding task, and all nine of us are pleased to be doing it to raise money for a worthwhile cause. We’re all looking forward to setting off on Sunday.’
Fellow Firefighter Paul Graham will be assisting the team behind the scenes by buying food for rest breaks, replenishing water bottles and driving on ahead to Youth Hostels each night to book in.
It’s not too late to support the team on their cycle, donations can be made at http://www.justgiving.com/fivecountrieschallenge.
Team Members: Geoff Aird, Alex Clark, John Dickie, Willie MacDonald, Doug Harvey, Craig Smith, John Hanlin, Lynne Gow, Paul Graham (support vehicle and fundraising coordinator)
Schedule:
- Day1: Setting off from Edinburgh, they will cycle through Dumfries and Galloway to Newton Stewart (100 miles)
- Day 2: Sees them cycle to Stranraer, then cross the Irish Sea by ferry to Belfast before riding to Newcastle in Northern Ireland (60 miles)
- Day 3: Will see the riders cycle south to Dublin then it’s another ferry crossing to Holyhead (85 miles)
- Day 4: Will include a mountainous section through Snowdonia National Park as they ride on to Chester (95 miles)
- Day 5: Will consist of the return journey cycling north up the west coast of England to Kendal (100miles)
- Day 6: Onto Melrose in the Scottish Borders.(105 miles)
- Day 7: Returning to Edinburgh (55 miles)
www.firefighterscharity.org.uk
Enquiries: Aileen Hope, Lothian and Borders Fire and Rescue Service
Tel. 0131 228 2401
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