The CEO of Yorkshire property developer Conroy Brook - Richard Conroy - has signed up to take part in a charity version of the Grand Départ – the Yorkshire Pedalthon.
Richard joins more than 200 other cycling enthusiasts who have already signed up to the event that will take in parts of the official Grand Départ route in North Yorkshire on Thursday 22 May.
The Yorkshire Pedalthon has been organised by Carter Jonas together with sporting event organisers Breathingspace Live, and will raise funds for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance and public transport charity Sustrans.
David Aspland, Carter Jonas’ head of commercial in Yorkshire, said: “The Yorkshire Pedalthon will promote the region as a place to do business, helping to get the participants fitter, as well as raising the profile of local produce at dedicated food stations.
“We’re delighted to have the support of such well respected local companies for this high profile event.”
Richard said: “I was thrilled to be asked to take part in this fantastic event. Not only is it a great opportunity to raise money for charity, it is a personal challenge and an amazing opportunity to experience parts of the Grand Départ route.”
Riders will complete either the 80 mile Yorkshire Challenge or the 40 mile Yorkshire Scenic route.
Both circular routes will start and finish at Ripley Castle in North Yorkshire, and pass through the market town of Masham – the main refreshment stop.
The Yorkshire Challenge route will involve 6,000ft of climbing, including the thigh-burning Kidstones Pass and several other blistering climbs.
The Carter Jonas Pedalthon is open to both individuals and corporate teams, with individual entry costing £150 and teams of four costing £500 each. Participants are encouraged to sign up sooner rather than later to ensure availability of branded kit.
For further information and details on how to sign up click here.
2nd April 2022 in Developments, Charity, Corporate
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