Gary Wroe Charity Bike Ride
09 Mar 2023
On 9th March, Hockley Mint Managing Director, Gary Wroe, is embarking on his next charity Baggies Bike Challenge in support of The Albion Foundation.
Last year’s challenge saw Gary, and his friends Steve and Merv, cycle 180 miles in just 2 days! From Fulham FC’s Craven Cottage to the home ground of West Bromwich Albion FC, the Hawthorns, on Tuesday 15th in time for the evening fixture.
The challenge this year will be travelling from Huddersfield Towns John Smiths Stadium on Thursday March 9th back to the Hawthorns, 140 miles, arriving in time for the fixture between the two clubs on Saturday afternoon March 11th. This trip will be even more challenging than last year, with the route taking Gary, Brad, Merv and Steve over the Derbyshire Peak District - in winter! The first 4 hours of the ride will consist of climbing 4,000ft over 40 miles with the second day climbing over 3,500ft. The third and final day will be a gentle ride into the ground where the Albion will be holding their Foundation fun day.
Then in June Gary, Merv and Steve are going international, taking on a longer, more daunting challenge, from Paris back to the Hawthorns, 420 miles in 5 days!
The Baggies Bike Challenge raises funds for The Albion Foundation, who run a number of initiatives in support of the local community, including Alzheimer’s cafes, food parcel deliveries, educational initiatives in schools to help those that are struggling to achieve, mentoring and improving attainment with children in care or foster homes, opening up opportunities in disability sport, running sports initiatives in anti-social hot-spots and supporting sports development for girls. The Foundation went above and beyond during the pandemic: 110,000 food parcels delivered, 10,500 phone calls made by ex-players to the elderly and over 7,000 educational sessions delivered!
The Albion Foundation's goal is to deliver 10 million hours and make a difference to 100,000 lives, in the next 10 years.
If you would like to get involved, show your support for Gary and donate to this wonderful cause
Source: Gary Wroe