The ‘Round Strathaven 50’ Charity cycle event was held for the first time in 2002, using the same route as two 50 mile sponsored walks organised by the Strathaven Scout Group in 1968 and 1970. It has attracted an increasing number of participants each year, and in its 16 years to date has raised over £100,000 for the benefit of both the Strathaven Scouts and Guides, a number of local Scottish Charities including Capability Scotland, CHAS Scotland, the East Kilbride based Kilbryde Hospice Appeal and Child Line in Scotland and also of the Charity, Health Help International, for its work of healing and help for the poor and destitute in Southern India and Zambia.
🚴🚴♀️🚴🏽♂️Virtual Round Strathaven 50-mile or 15-mile 🚴🚴♀️🚴🏽♂️
Full details below or at www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/round-strathaven
As we announced previously, the Round Strathaven Cycle Committee has come to the regrettable decision that it will not be practical to run this year’s event.
However our two chosen charities Kilbryde Hospice and Health Help International are desperate for funds and as many of you will have been using the lockdown period to get fit we would like to suggest the following:
1. At any point during the week from Monday 17th August until Sunday 23rd August (the date that we should have all been cycling and eating cakes!) and adhering to the government guidelines in place at that time:
• Cycle either 50 miles or 15 miles.
• If practical use the Round Strathaven 50 or 15 mile routes (see www.roundstrathaven50.org.uk ) joining the route at any point.
• If you live too far away then choose a route in your area.
• If you prefer then cycle the mileage in sections over several days.
2. Either make a donation or even better raise sponsorship to boost your donation.
• Donations can be made via our JustGiving page
• Money raised will be split between the two charities
3. Let us know about your cycle by
• Sharing your photos on our page
• If you use Strava then join the event Club : www.strava.com/clubs/FoRS50
4. If you are unable to take part for any reason then we would ask you to consider sponsoring the 83 year old founder of the Round Strathaven 50, Iain Park. Iain will be attempting to cycle the 50-mile route on Sunday 23rd August. Donations can be made via the same JustGiving page
5. Persuade you friends and family to get involved.
PLEASE BE AWARE THIS IS NOT A ROUND STRATHAVEN CYCLE ORGANISED EVENT. THERE WILL NOT BE ANY SIGN-POSTING, MARSHALS, FIRST AID OR RECOVERY SUPPORT. WE ARE JUST SUGGESTING A WAY TO SUPPORT THE TWO CHARITIES.
Unfortunately there won’t be the usual banter and superb cakes but both charities will hugely appreciate the donations. All being well we will be back as normal in 2021. Many thanks.
Help raise £3000 to Virtual Round Strathaven 15/50
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Weʼre raising money to Virtual Round Strathaven 15/50. Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.REMINDER - Can all 2020 Entrants that have not replied please check their emails as a response is required. Many thanks.
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We are working on an idea to allow cycling and fund-raising to continue in a different format. Watch this space and keep training!