Cyclists are saddling up to raise vital funds for research for prostate cancer, as UK Cycling Events has adopted Prostate Cancer UK as their chosen charity for the second consecutive year. The Wiggle No Excuses Sportive event kick-started their season of 58 organised rides across the country and raised £22,500.

The charity cycling event, which took place at Huntingdon Racecourse on March 1st, took in some of the best and quietest roads across Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire, attracting more than 2000 riders.

Riders who took part in the day enjoyed a superbly organised event with glorious weather. While the event was free to enter, those who booked a place on this high-demand event and did not turn up were charged £30 with all fees going to Prostate Cancer UK.

Some riders also choose to donate additional funds to Prostate Cancer UK as a thank you for an enjoyable day of cycling and the event raised £22,500 to support more men with prostate cancer.

Martin Barden, of UK Cycling Events, said he was delighted to continue the association with Prostate Cancer UK and was thrilled to have been able to contribute so much money from one event.

He said: "We hope to raise awareness of prostate cancer, which is the most common cancer in men in the UK, and encourage people to talk about it and everyone who rides in any of our events is invited to raise as much money as possible for this amazing charity. Our events make fantastic sponsorship challenges and sponsorship packs are readily available."

Riders can raise money for Prostate Cancer UK in any of the rides organised by UK Cycling Events in 2014. Every rider who raises £200 will receive a fundraising cycle jersey.

Mark Bishop, Director of Fundraising at Prostate Cancer UK, said: "Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men, a disease which kills 10,000 every year in the UK. That's one man every hour. We encourage anyone keen on cycling to help make a difference to men by signing up and taking part in one of 50-plus Super Series events still to take place this year.

"We are incredibly grateful to all riders that raised funds for the charity and took part in the Wiggle No Excuses Sportive. Our thanks also go to UK Cycling Events who are providing a fantastic opportunity throughout our partnership to raise essential funds that will help us support more men with prostate cancer, provide vital information and find answers by funding research into causes and treatments."

UK Cycling Events offer riders of all abilities the opportunity to take part in friendly, well-organised cycling events with extremely well-signposted routes. The rides offer free parking, on-site catering, free energy drinks and snacks, electronic chip timing, mechanical support, bike wash facilities and post ride massages.

For more information and to book a place on a sportive, visit www.ukcyclingevents.co.uk.


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