Towering test for bike duo
Published Date:
08 July 2008
Two cycling pals are proving to be a tower of strength for children with special needs.
Trevor Greenhalgh from Lowton and Michael Hartley from Newton-le-Willows have embarked on a fund-raising cycle ride from Blackpool Tower to the Eiffel Tower.
It was the idea of Trevor who wanted to celebrate his 50th birthday in style.
"It's not every day you turn 50 and, being a keen cyclist I decided it was time for a real challenge", said Trevor.
"My great-nephew goes to a wonderful school for children with autism and I wanted to raise funds for them as a personal thank you."
The 500-mile challenge starts in Blackpool and takes the lads through Macclesfield, Market Harborough, Waltham Abbey, Dover, Poix-de-Picardie, finishing in Paris this week.
The pair started out from the very top of Blackpool Tower. Before the trek began Trevor said: "The staff at Blackpool Tower have been really helpful, and they arranged specially to open the lift for us at 8am.
"We'll finish underneath the Eiffel Tower six days later on my 50th birthday – assuming we don't get lost!"
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The full article contains 198 words and appears in Wigan Evening Post newspaper.
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Last Updated:
08 July 2008 10:23 AM
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Source:
Wigan Evening Post
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Location:
Wigan
