Bann Wheelers Sportif

Bann Wheelers Causeway Charity Sportif 2014 was held on Sunday 27th July starting and finishing at Coleraine Rugby Club with two routes of 40 miles and 65 miles taking in the picturesque Lower Bann and stunning Causeway Coast, with those cycling the 65 mile route passing through the world famous Dark Hedges.

Cyclists head off from Coleraine Rugby Club for the Bann Wheelers Causeway Charity Sportif. Picture by Ken Cox

The weather was atrocious but that did not put off over 300 cyclists who turned out to support this year’s local nominated charities.

The chosen charities who will benefit from the day are as follows: Mountfern Adult Centre, Marie Curie Cancer Care and Community Rescue Service.

Bann Wheelers would like to give a huge thanks to all the cycling clubs that came from far and wide to support this great charity event as well as every individual rider both leisure cyclists and experienced alike.

Bann Wheelers would like to thank everyone who contributed to such a professionally organised event.

From admin assistants, Saftey marshals, Police motorcycle riders, caterers, those who managed food stops, an array of others and the primary organisers Andy Bate and Robin Tosh.

A special thanks goes to this year’s sponsors Henderson Wholesale and Culbertsons, SPAR, Ballymena, who have come on board for the second year in a row, their support is greatly appreciated.

Every year the charity sportif gets bigger and better - we are already looking forward to 2015 and for better weather!