NOCTURNE SERIES NEWS
Nocturne Series comes to Blackpool with Right to Play
03/07/09
The final instalment of the 2009 Nocturne Series will take place in Blackpool on Saturday 1st August. The famous seaside town will offer a chance to experience night time bike racing under the glow of the Blackpool Tower and promenade illuminations.
The Nocturne Series has proved to be a hit since its first event in Smithfield, London in 2007 and has attracted star names such as Chris Hoy, Mark Cavendish, David Millar and Cameron Meyer. The Blackpool event will once again feature a host of British Olympians and organisers are hoping to attract several continental stars fresh from the Tour de France.
The Nocturne Series’ official charity partner, Right To Play will be present to hand out event programmes to spectators around the circuit, donations are welcome to the charity which uses sport and play to provide basic education to 720,000 children in 23 countries each week giving children the life skills and confidence necessary to make the most of their lives.
Following successful fundraising at the Nocturne in Edinburgh in London so far this year, the charity are providing a new and exciting way to connect the two cities through cycling with the first ‘Pedal Power the Change’ ride, a fully supported 6 day challenge ride between Edinburgh and London.
Right to Play are also the official charity partner to Team Columbia who will be bringing Tour de France green jersey contender Mark Cavendish to start the ride in Edinburgh on the 18th August.
In an exclusive opportunity all ride registrants will be entered into a draw for 5 people to win a training session with Mark Cavendish and other Team Columbia pros. If you can persuade a friend to sign up to the ride, Right to Play will also enter you into a draw to win a Scott Speedster S40 2009 road bike worth £900.
There are only a few places left so sign up via www.righttoplay.org.uk or call Will Bennett on 020 7734 7946.
The Challenge
We are looking for 100 adventurous cyclists to tour from Edinburgh to London this August 18th-23rd for Right to Play. Leaving from under the castle in one capital and arriving outside of Buckingham Palace in another, this 6 day trip will take you over hills, along coasts and through national parks. Whether you are experienced or a beginner, this promises to a fantastic challenge for a very worthy cause. Registration is £85 and the sponsorship pledge is £800, which includes everything: all accommodation, all food, route marking and guides, a comprehensive training programme, medics and mechanics on hand throughout, luggage porter service each day, and team support on bikes and in vehicles. Group discounts are available so why not get a team together and really make a difference to the lives of the children who need it most. To register online visit www.righttoplay.org.uk or call Will Bennett on 020 7734 7946