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Nantwich man launches fundraising cycle challenge for Wingate Centre

Nantwich man launches fundraising cycle challenge for Wingate Centre

A regular user of the Wingate Centre in Wrenbury is to launch a cycle challenge to help raise funds for the venue.

Matthew Roberts, from Nantwich, is taking part in 20 bike rides in 2020 to raise money for the WIngate Special Children’s Trust.

January 27, 2020
Tarporley colleagues complete London to Paris charity bike ride

Tarporley colleagues complete London to Paris charity bike ride

By Jonathan White
Twelve work colleagues from Tarporley car insurance firm Dayinsure cycled from London to Paris to raise thousands of pounds for charity, The Joshua Tree.

They completed the 200-mile journey between September 12 and 15.

September 25, 2018
Wrenbury dads raise thousands with Coast to Coast bike ride

Wrenbury dads raise thousands with Coast to Coast bike ride

Four dads from Wrenbury have raised thousands of pounds for Wingate Children’s Centre after cycling the iconic ‘Coast to Coast’ route from Workington in Cumbria to Sunderland.

Tom Robinson, Oliver Caunce, Josh Walker and Scott Heirene, plus support driver Scott Caunce, took on the gruelling challenge which saw them pedal through the Lake District National Park.

July 29, 2018
Shavington pensioner, 74, lands job as cycle mechanic in Crewe

Shavington pensioner, 74, lands job as cycle mechanic in Crewe

Shavington pensioner Dave Williams shows there is no age barrier to getting back in the work saddle!

The 74-year-old has just been appointed as a new cycle mechanic at Crewe-based Community Recycle Cycles shop and training service.

May 11, 2018
Cheshire businessman raises Prostate Cancer funds on London-Amsterdam bike ride

Cheshire businessman raises Prostate Cancer funds on London-Amsterdam bike ride

South Cheshire businessman Mike Walsh cycled from London to Amsterdam for a second time, all in aid of Prostate Cancer UK.

Mike, sales director of Eze Talk in Crewe, joined hundreds of other riders for the 145-mile bike ride, which they completed in just two days.

June 25, 2017
Nantwich commuters urged to sign up to “cycling to work” week

Nantwich commuters urged to sign up to “cycling to work” week

Commuters in Nantwich are being urged to swap four wheels for two and take part in a week-long “cycle to work” campaign.

Cyclists who regularly cycle to work can take part in Ride to Work week runs from March 13-19.

March 3, 2017
Overwater Marina near Nantwich launches Elephant Bikes!

Overwater Marina near Nantwich launches Elephant Bikes!

The owners of Overwater Marina near Nantwich has bought two Elephant Bikes for boat owners to use to cycle to Audlem.

The bikes, saved from landfill by the Crizvac Charity, are refurbished from former Royal Mail stock.

April 23, 2016
Third Alzheimer’s 100 charity cycling planned for Nantwich

Third Alzheimer’s 100 charity cycling planned for Nantwich

The third Alzheimer’s 100 charity cycling event will be staged in and around Nantwich this June.

The annual fundraiser is held in support of the Alzheimer’s Society, the organisation that is leading the fight against dementia.

April 7, 2016
South Cheshire friends cycle 850-mile Rhine for Bloodwise

South Cheshire friends cycle 850-mile Rhine for Bloodwise

By Jonathan White
Two South Cheshire friends are to cycle the length of the River Rhine in aid of Bloodwise charity.

Ben Reinhardt, from Crewe, and Jim Forkin,from Willaston, are spending September cycling the full river length of 860 miles.

August 28, 2015
230 cyclists to ride Nantwich Alzheimers 100 charity event

230 cyclists to ride Nantwich Alzheimers 100 charity event

The second Alzheimers 100 charity cycle ride will take place in Nantwich on June 7.

More than 200 cyclists will take part in a 25, 50 or 100 mile ride around the South Cheshire countryside in aid of the Alzheimer’s Society.

June 1, 2015
Leighton Hospital consultant to cycle to Paris in aid of scanner appeal

Leighton Hospital consultant to cycle to Paris in aid of scanner appeal

A consultant at Leighton Hospital is swapping patients for pedals – to cycle to Paris in aid of the scanner appeal.

Dr Iftikhar, a Consultant Radiologist for Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, will be participating in the London to Paris Charity Cycle Challenge from July 22-26.

January 31, 2015
Trio of Nantwich cyclists complete London to Paris ride

Trio of Nantwich cyclists complete London to Paris ride

Three Nantwich friends have completed a London to Paris cycle ride to raise vital hospice cash. Charlie Gobbett, Tony Hoy and Gareth Roberts took on the three-day “Avenue Verte” challenge in aid of St Luke’s Cheshire Hospice.

August 20, 2013
Three Nantwich friends ride London to Paris for St Luke’s Hospice

Three Nantwich friends ride London to Paris for St Luke’s Hospice

Three Nantwich friends will be pedaling from London to Paris next month to raise vital hospice cash. Charlie Gobbett, Tony Hoy and Gareth Roberts are tackling the three-day “Avenue Verte” challenge in aid of St Luke’s Cheshire Hospice.

July 30, 2013