We Hate Hills & Wind are not a club
or a formal team, just a bunch of blokes (and a couple of women this year) who are enjoying getting out at the weekend to
try to stay a bit fit, get some fresh air & some fun, followed by a lovely coffee & toast !! BUT we do hate hills
& wind when cycling !!
The team is currently over-subscribed and joining the team is by invitation
only. This may seem cliquey but has previously ensured that we aren't & that there is good banter within the
team. There are no heroes, no racing, an ethos of sticking together for safety and practical
reasons when we ride. PLUS you must be able to give take & enjoy plenty of banter
In 2007 Glen, Scott, Bryn, Gary & Terry took part in our first international ride in the Ardechoise
region in the Rhones Alpes in France. Then in 2008 the 5 of us took part in several individual day Charity rides, culminating
with the London To Paris ride of nearly 300 miles in aid of Action Medical Research "Touching Tiny Lives" charity
in aid of sick, vulnerable & premature babies & raised nearly £7,000
In July 2009 the "Famous Five" grew
exponentially to 25 of us who cycled a longer tougher route of 340 miles from London To Paris raising £25,000
for the Touching Tiny Lives campaign & £1,500 for the Chris Negus Memorial Fund.
This year (2010) 39
of us eventually cycled the 324 miles from London to Paris again raising more than £45,000 in the
process - thanks to all of our sponsors
