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64 Days And 4,000 Miles Later - The Great Tour Returns To Ryde

Photos thanks to Christopher Jackson.

A mammoth 4,000 mile cycle challenge has returned to Ryde, 64 days after it first set off.

As Isle of Wight Radio previously reported, a team of eight cyclists set off from the Island in July.


Photo thanks to Christopher Jackson.

The aim was to cycle around the coast of Britain raising money for a variety of health charities. The event managed to raise more than £15,000, through its Just Giving page. 

It finished in Ryde on Saturday (5), with Isle of Wight Council leader Dave Stewart and Cllr Wayne Whittle on hand to welcome the riders.

 
Photo thanks to Christopher Jackson.

It launched on July 5, with Wham! legend Andrew Ridgeley among those waving the riders goodbye.

On that date, a deal for the Isle of Wight to host another cycling event - the Tour Of Britain - was also signed off, as Isle of Wight Radio previously revealed. 

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