09/06/2010 News! Dame Kelly’s Charity partners Great British Bike Relay

The Dame Kelly Holmes Legacy Trust, along with SportsAid has been chosen as the charity partner to the GyroHSR Great British Bike Relay.

In celebration of the 2010 Commonwealth Games, teams of experienced and novice cyclists alike will be putting themselves through a gruelling course of 424 miles, starting on 15 September 2010 in Glasgow, host of the 2014 Games and finishing in London on 18 September.

The Great British Bike Relay, put on by sponsors GyroHSR aims to raise funds for both of the charities involved, in recognition of the fantastic support they are giving the talented young sports performers of today, helping them make it to the top tomorrow.

Dame Kelly Holmes, who is President of Commonwealth Games England, has got right behind the teams taking part. Having benefitted from the support of SportsAid as a young athlete, and gone on to win 12 medals at major championships, including her two golds in Athens, she knows the importance of giving talented young sports performers the right support at the right time. 

Dame Kelly said,  “I was given a chance through sport to fulfil my potential as I grew up, and I want through my charity to give other kids that chance too. I have been very fortunate throughout my career to enjoy the support of the British public and really hope that people get behind my charity and SportsAid by supporting the GyroHSR Great British Bike Relay!”

If this sounds like a challenge for you, sign up now! To join the team, each rider will need to raise £1,500. Your money will support the country’s talented young sports people through the work of the two charities involved.

To find out more about the GyroHSR Great British Bike Ride click here!

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