Bath Rugby legend Lee Mears joined a 750-mile week-long cycle ride to raise much-needed funds for Wooden Spoon, the children’s charity of rugby.
Bath Rugby legend Lee Mears | Photo supplied
The Road to Twickenham cross-country cycle challenge saw Mears join forces with former international rugby stars, GB ParaTri gold medallist Louis Rolfe MBE and local cycling enthusiasts.
A total of 650 cyclists rode from Newcastle to Twickenham, arriving at the home of English rugby in time for the Gallagher Premiership Final.
The group has raised more than £30,000 for Wooden Spoon, the children’s charity of rugby, and local Premiership Rugby Foundations.
Mears said: “We are delighted with the amount raised and would like to thank everyone who supported the challenge.
“My body is not built for cycling, but it has been a great challenge to be part of.
“Anything that involves Wooden Spoon deserves my support as the charity stands for everything that I stand for.
“I have done lots of events for the charity and it is always a great chance to meet up with old friends and raise money for a fantastic cause – and the Road to Twickenham was no different.”
Sarah Webb, CEO of Wooden Spoon, added: “The riders were an inspiration and demonstrated our core values of passion, integrity, teamwork and fun throughout the 750-mile journey.”
The group stopped off at 11 of the 13 Gallagher Premiership Rugby clubs along the way before the challenge culminated at Twickenham.
To find out more about the challenge or to sponsor the riders, visit https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/gallaghersbikeride.
