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CYCLING NEWS
Chris Boardman MBE is the First
Patron of Re-Cycle
The former racing cyclist, Chris Boardman,
is the proud new patron of Re-Cycle, a
charity that takes unwanted and unloved
bikes, fixes them u and donates them to
those in need in Africa.
He said: “I am delighted and honoured to have been asked
to become Re-Cycle’s Patron. It’s an incredible charity that
helps so many people. A total of 87,000 bikes have already
been delivered but many people have never heard of it.”
The scheme helps those that have to walk hundreds of miles each day, either for work or school. Lack of
trans ort in the area makes these ourneys di cult, so having a bicycle hel s to take the burden of this. The
bikes are often shared by a family, helping to vastly improve their lives.
For more information about Re-Cycle, and how you can get involved, including information about sponsored
bike rides and local dro -off oints, visit www.re-cycle.org.
Mick Ives Cycles for Barnado’s
Meanhwile, cycling superstar Mick Ives has become
an ambassador for the children’s charity Barnardo’s.
At the grand age of 77, he set himself the challenge
to cycle the Giro d’Italia this May, a sportive that
covers a total of 3,400km.
His aim was to raise a total of £60,000 during the three-week ride that
starts in Sardinia and ends in Milan. He also intends to compete in the
Prudential Ride London event this July to raise even more money for the charity.
Mick Ives has been cycling competitively for 60 years, something no other cyclist has ever been able to
achieve. He said: “I am ecstatic to be Barnardo’s cycling ambassador. I hope the money I raise for this
amazing charity will help to transform the lives of the most vulnerable children and help them to believe
in and follow their dreams.”
To sponsor Mick, head to http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/micksitalianjob.
Racist Comments Made at Tour de Romandie
A Team Sky rider has been caught up in a racism scandal after remarks made to another
cyclist beyond the stage three finish line at Tour de Romandie.
Gianni Moscon was caught on camera having a row with FDJ rider Kevin Reza, in which
some offensive racial language was used. es ite oscon’s subse uent a ology, and
Reza’s acceptance of it, both Team Sky and Moscon will be fully investigated by the UCI.
Under UCI rules, racial discrimination carries a maximum punishment of being banned
from professional racing for up to six months. However, in a similar event in July 2015
between two riders during the tour of ustria, the offender’s a ology was deemed su cient, as well as his
voluntary waiver of a month’s wages.