At BTRS we are very proud to have not 1 but 3 Olympic Torchbearers that all raise funds for our charity. We would like to encourage as many people as possible to go along and support them on this fabulous occasion. The details are a little limited at the moment, even the Torchbearers do not know anything more, so here is as much information as we have:

23rd May - Rob Berry: Torchbearer 28 : begins at 8.08am and ends at 8.12am when the 440 yards will be completed. Leg 28 will start opposite the Royal Marine Reserves Building BS8 3NA , Clifton and run towards Clifton Down http://www.london2012.com/torch-relay/torchbearers/torchbearers=robert-berry-2759/index.html

18th June - Haydn Pitchforth will be in Beverley; the relay starts at 16.16 and ends around 16.56 http://www.london2012.com/torch-relay/torchbearers/torchbearers=haydn-pitchforth-2988/index.html

19th June - Ian Meek will be in York; the relay starts around 17.24 and ends about 18.50 with an evening celebration at York Racecourse http://www.london2012.com/torch-relay/torchbearers/torchbearers=ian-meek-6642/index.html

Wetherby to Scarborough Even Bigger Big Bike Ride! Supporting Ian Meek and Meek’s FeatsSunday 3rd June 2012

Contact Carol Robertson if you intend to ride:Email: contact@btrs.org.uk, Mob: 0791 888 2816,
Distance: 130 Miles

Downloads: Info Pack | Sponsor Form

Please Note – This is an endurance event and appropriate training MUST be undertaken and the organisers recommend that all participants cycle a distance of 80+ miles in one ride prior to the event.

There will one start time for the cyclists:

0700 for 0730  Riders will aim to get to Scarborough for 13:00.

Meeting Point:
Meet at the Riverside Car Park – all day car parking is free. The car park is by the river, on the A1 side of the town centre. From Leeds, follow signs for Wetherby, A661.  As you arrive in Wetherby you will see a mini roundabout and on the right, there is a pub called the George & Dragon.   Go around the roundabout and follow the car park signs next to the pub; it is quite a narrow lane.  It drops down into an open car park by the river. Any problems, please call Carol on 0791 888 2816.

Refreshments:
Please carry refreshments, especially water/juice and some high energy food (cereal bars are good) there will be a refreshment stop at the top of Bulmer Bank on the way out and on the way back where cereal bars, chocolate and water will be provided.

Tools:
Everyone must carry spare inner tubes and basic tools to change tyres should anyone puncture or have a minor repair that needs carrying out.

Turnaround Point:
Head for Marine Drive, past Peasholm Park and drop to the sea front.  The halfway point will be close to the coach/bus turning circle.  There are a few shops, a supermarket and a fish and chip bar within close reach.

Supporters:
If you have supporters coming with you, they will be very welcome to cheer us on and join us at any of the meeting points.  If anyone is able to lend support and follow the groups through to Scarborough, please let me know, it would be gratefully appreciated.