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Big Dorset bike ride for charity takes place in July
If you enjoy a cycle ride, why not take part in one that raises money for charity? The Macmillan Dorset Bike Ride will take place on Sunday 6 July.
In its 37th year, the annual Macmillan Dorset Bike Ride, which attracts around 300 cyclists, is held to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support.
The bike ride will start at Corfe Mullen Recreation Ground. Participants will set off on three different circular rides of 38, 48, or 58 miles along the River Stour towards Blandford where riders can choose the Winterbourne Valley or more of the Dorset’s countryside and famous villages.
Refreshments, volunteer marshals and bike mechanics will be available. Not only will the main sponsor, Poole-based Muc-Off, help cover the costs of the event but will provide a prize for the top fund raiser and goodie bags for the cyclists taking part.
Peter Smith-Nicholls founded the Macmillan Dorset Bike Ride in 1989 and has run the event for the past 37 years along with a loyal band of volunteers and supporters.
The event raises funds to support people living with cancer and in 2012 the £1 million milestone was reached.
To find out more and enter the Macmillan Dorset Bike Ride visit the website www.macmillanbikeride.co.uk.
Macmillan Cancer Support helps those with a cancer diagnosis take back control of their lives. If you’d like support, information or just to chat, call free on 0808 808 00 00 (Monday to Friday, 9am–8pm) or visit macmillan.org.uk.
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