Cyclists Get Pedaling to Keep
Essex Air Ambulance Flying!
On Sunday 23rd May Essex Air Ambulance hosted its second annual Colne Valley Cycle Ride. 168 cyclists turned out on a glorious sunny day to take part in a 20 mile or 40 mile cycle ride around the beautiful Colne Valley, joined by special guest Alex from Heart Essex 96.3/102.6. The event turned out to be a huge success; raising over £7,500 in total for the life-saving helicopter!
The Essex Air Ambulance made a special landing at the event, giving people the unique opportunity to see the helicopter up close and personal and meet the Air Crew!
Autoparts of Braintree, the main event sponsor were on hand throughout the day offering mechanical support to all participants. Gary Woodhouse, Manager of Autoparts said, “We are extremely delighted to have been a part of this event in aid of Essex Air Ambulance for the second year running. It was great to see the event so well supported this year; what a fantastic turn out!”
Wendy Byland, Events Manager of Essex & Herts Air Ambulance Trust adds, “We are thrilled that the second Colne Valley Cycle Ride for Essex Air Ambulance was such a great success. It was a lovely hot summer’s day and everyone really enjoyed themselves. Thank you to everyone who has made this event possible including Autoparts of Braintree for sponsoring the event, Five Bells in Colne Engaine and The Golden Hunter, Little Yeldham for allowing us to use their premises for refreshments and as a check point on route, all the marshals who helped out on the day including Air Cadets from Colne Valley and Colchester Squadrons and not forgetting the cyclists! We hope that each year the event will get bigger and better raising even more vital funds to help keep the Air Ambulance flying”
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