FIVE hardy Saddleworth cyclists took to the road as part of The Big Ride (TBR) for Palestine.
Now in its sixth year, TBR is a national event to raise awareness of the plight of the Palestinian people and to raise money to fund children’s sports facilities.
Last year, monies raised helped fund a secure children’s playground in the village of Khuzaa in Gaza. This year’s fundraising will support a similar project in Rafah, Gaza.
The five – Michele Abendstern, Steve Chick, Sarah Hey, Phil Spencer and Maggie Magner – cycled nearly 30 miles over the Pennines after setting off from Delph.
The route took them via Scammonden Water and a lunch stop at The Rose and Crown, Cop Hill near Huddersfield where they received a warm welcome.
The group have raised more than £700 since posting their JustGiving page and this will be added to the national total of over £69,000.
The main ride involved over 200 riders, cycling from Bristol to London.
To sponsor the Saddleworth riders go to www.justgiving.com/fundraising/saddleworth-big-ride-team-2021
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