Prostate Cycle Ride September 26

On a damp morning of Sunday 6th September a group of members of the Rotary Club of North Fylde and friends gathered in the car park of Hambleton village hall. Their aim was to complete the ride to Scorton and back. Shortly before the time of departure there a heavy shower obliging the riders to shelter under some trees. Fortunately, some minutes later the rain eased and the group set off. 

The Club were privileged to have the support and attendance of our District Governor (Annette Ramsden) for the start of the ride and for the Third Year, the Club joined forces with a local Cycling group and friends to raise funds for Prostate Cancer Research.  

 On arrival at the Barn at Scorton we were again greeted by our DG Annette who joined us for breakfast and a chat.  The return ride to Hambleton was again plagued with showers, but all returned home with a light heart although many were soaked through to the skin !

The aim of the intrepid group was to raise money from sponsorship to assist research into prostate cancer. This disease kills many hundreds of men each year.  Little did they know that they were one of many such groups with a similar aim including one in Scotland organised and led by Sir Chris Hoy, the winner of many Olympic gold medals who is himself a sufferer of the disease. 

The response from Club members and cycling friends has again been exceptional and we have currently raised more than £1,200 for Prostate Cancer Research.

A big thank you to all concerned.