Foundation Rides, a Great Success

On Sunday a hundred riders set out, bathed in sunshine, to enjoy a cycle ride around the Cheshire lanes to raise money to improve the lives of local youngsters.  The inaugural Foundation Rides were organised by, civil engineering and safety trainers, the Up and Under Group. On offer were two challenging events; a 50km ride taking in Audlem, Wrenbury and Nantwich and a tougher route that continued to Malpas before heading over the Bickerton Hills.

The event was set up to raise money for the Up and Under Foundation which so far this year has supported two weekend trips away for young carers and the Cheshire Buddies as well as helping several other youngsters with the costs of school trips and scout camps.  It is estimated that the money raised at the weekend will support a further 15-20 children.

The Charity, whose mission is to “Change Lives Through Adventure”, was definitely supported by people with their own spirit of adventure.  Amongst the riders was a 9 year old who completed the 50km route before many of the adults returned, a 14 year old Scout who rode the hilly 100km circuit and our oldest rider was 82 years young, surely a great advert for cycling.

These events always attract their share of memorable moments and this was no exception with people blinking their eyes in surprise when Postman Pat rode past on his postie bike complete with black and white cat!  We think that Simon Walker was involved here somewhere.

The 100km ride start

Tea and conversation at the end

Dave is greeted by Sue at the Checkpoint

Postman Pat mounts up

Nervous conversation at the start of the 50km ride

Refreshments part way round the Foundation Ride

How hard can this cycling lark be ;o)

The event will take place next in early June next year so you have time to get some training done.  A big thank you must go to our supporters, Asda, Chatwins, CREH, Marks and Spencer, Mornflake & the staff and friends of Up and Under.

A busy weekend to come

On Sunday we will be running our first fund raising cycle event " The Foundation Rides"  More than 100 people will leave our offices after a Mornflake Porridge breakfast to enjoy the beauty of Cheshire's quiet lanes on a variety of bikes.

 We will have a celebrity guest in the form of Pastman Pat, who bravely has entered the challenging 100km ride, so give him lots of support.

Give pat a cheer along the way

The money raised from this event will be used to give opportunities to less well off youngster to participate in activities and adventures through the Up and Under Foundation.

Youngsters enjoying a recent trip to the Conway Centre

We have had lots of local support in addition to that given by our staff, including from Mornflake, Chatwins, Marks and Spencer, Asda and JLT Insurance Brokers.

Reward for riding - a view on the "Good Stuff"

If you fancy enhancing your wardrobe we will have a draw to win one of three Rapha Condor team t shirts.

The rides start at 9am at our offices with riders returning from about noon.  There will be a party atmosphere at the office throughout the day and all are welcome to drop by.

It is not all about engineering here at Up and Under, we need to make money, but we will do good stuff with it!

Charity Bike Ride Entries Close Soon!

Entries for the Foundation Rides closes on 29th May, so don't delay.  We will close the entry earlier if we meet our full quota of 250.

This is a great way to give yourself a fitness challenge while helping others.

All money raised by the event will go to support less well of youngsters through the Up and Under Foundation.

For details and entry visit www.foundationrides.co.uk

Thanks for your support.

Foundation Rides - 9th June

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Up and Under will be organising two bike rides to raise funds for the Up and Under Foundation on Sunday 9th June.  The money raised will be used to support more activities for disadvantaged young people.

There are two distances so you can pick the challenge that fits your ability.  The Foundation Ride is a pleasant 50 km circuit taking in a popular cyclist cafe in Audlem and the historic town of Nantwich.  The Good Stuff Ride is a tougher prospect including some of the lumpier parts of Cheshire, not forgetting an opportunity to stop at the Ice Cream Farm Cafe for a well earned breather.

We have limited the number of entries for these two events to 250 and places are filling up fast.  So to enter go to www.foundationrides.co.uk. Entry fees are far lower than most of the sportive rides and the profit from this event go to benefit young people in need.

And it gets better - we have support from two, local, leading names in good food.  Mornflake will be providing the porridge for breakfast at the start of the ride and Chatwins will be supplying the buns for after the ride.

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Foundation Rides

Here's a date for your diaries.  On June 9th we will be organising a couple of challenge rides to raise money for the Up and Under Foundation.

As we all have good intentions in January it is a good time to set yourself a goal that might need a little preparation (training) to acomplish.

So enter now at:

www.foundationrides.co.uk

More importantly Andy's mum will be supplying cake.

Please note - numbers are limited

Charity Cycle Collection

The Up and Under Group are committed to being a positive force in our community and our latest venture is a hood up with Recycle Cycles in Crewe, a community venture which does what is says on th tin, recycles unwanted bikes and makes them available through its outlet at 1 Coronation Crescent. 

Earlier in the year we did a bike collection of staff and friends and in December we will be carrying out collections in the Wychwood area of the town.

Dave, the driving force behind Recycle Cycles, is focussed on helping youngsters achieve more through this venture.  He supports youngsters excluded from school by giving them experience working in the shop and learning bike mechanics, he also runs a popular club for local youngsters, getting them on their bikes safely.

Dave takes liberties with Andy's Torch

If you have a bike you want to donate, whatever its age or condition, either bring it to one of our collections or drop it in at our office. Alternatively we are sure Dave would welcome you dropping by the shop, either to donate or buy - he carries a range of day to day essentials such as tyres and tubes.