Another Molly Ollys Cycle Ride, another amazing group of individuals who completed the challenge as a team. Our annual bike ride saw cyclists complete a gruelling 200-mile bike ride in sweltering heat to raise a staggering £60k+.
Around 30 hardy fundraisers saddled up in Great Yarmouth on Friday 27 June before setting off on the three-day ride to The Durham Ox in Shrewley, Warwick, where they received a welcoming reception. Cyclists ranging from 18-year-old Hannah Wright, to 67-year-old Tim Ollerenshaw took part in the challenge, which stopped en route at Kings Lynn and Market Harborough.
Among the local fundraisers joining the ride for the first time were Neil Muller and Pete Haslam.
Neil said: “Molly Ollys has always held a special place in my family’s heart. As a newcomer to this year’s cycling challenge, I was truly awestruck by the camaraderie and spirit across the entire group. Rachel Ollerenshaw’s inspiring leadership and sense of purpose, combined with her team’s meticulous planning, the dedication of every cyclist, and the incredible generosity of our donors, have left us all with an overwhelming sense of pride.”
Pete added: “As a new rider on the Molly Ollys ride from Great Yarmouth to Warwick, it was fantastic to be surrounded by like-minded people, all pushing through the distance, heat and wind to raise money for this wonderful children’s charity. The camaraderie and shared determination made it an unforgettable experience.”
Our cycle ride is a very special and unique event that epitomises the aims of the charity, pulling together to help make the dark days brighter for the children and families that need our support. We cannot thank everyone enough for the phenomenal amount raised. It’s an incredible achievement and will enable Molly Ollys to help so many children with life-threatening illnesses.
Special thanks to our charity partners who supported cyclists throughout, including Oakland International Ltd (Redditch), New Horizon Logisitcs (Warwick), John Cleary Photography (Leamington Spa), Warwick Racecourse and musicians Acoustic Beats, Rockin Warren and Barton Hollow, who played at the cyclists’ welcome back party at The Durham Ox, Shrewley.
