The Mayor of the City of Durham is looking to help one of his chosen charities this year by encouraging people to sign up and ride for them in this year’s Durham Big Ride.
The Right Worshipful the Mayor of Durham, Councillor John Wilkinson has Heel & Toe as one of the causes he is supporting in his year of office.
Councillor Wilkinson said "I chose Heel & Toe as one of my deserving charities because of the skill and hard work of all staff and volunteers of this local children’s charity as they offer free conductive education to children with cerebral palsy, dyspraxia and other motor disorders. The charity not only helps the children in their care but aids their parents too. An organisation which treats each child as a special individual deserves anyone’s support".
Heel & Toe have just recently moved into offices in Durham City but have taken part in the Durham Big Ride before.
Long from Heel & Toe
Doug Long, Charity Manager said: “Heel & Toe are always looking for ideas and ways of, not only raising money, but to raise our profile and the work we do. The Durham Big Ride lets us do both of these and we are more than happy that the Mayor of the City has chosen us in his year in office. The event is our 'local' and we have people training for the day in September, despite the weather, and we will all have a great time!”
Durham Big Ride, now in its sixth year, is going from strength to strength and is looking to have more cyclists then ever joining in the two rides that make up the event.
Colin Wilkes, one of the Directors of the event is confident of a fun day out for all: “As previous years, we will have a great number of people using both the Durham Big Ride and The Beast not only to get a little more fitter and to enjoy a day out on bikes with family and friends but also to raise money for their own particular worthy cause. We positively encourage all riders to think about using the day to raise the profile of a charity just as Heel & Toe have done.”
The Durham Big Ride this year is on Sunday 2 September and starts and finishes at Durham County hall. The Beast is a week later and starts from Sniperley Park and Ride to the west of Durham City.
Entries are £17 per adult with £5 for children. All information can be seen on the website: www.durhambigride.co.uk with any charities wanting to take part should contact the event on info@durhambigride.co.uk for details.
