Home from Home cycle challenge
We are undertaking a cycle challenge in September/October 2011. The ride from Northaw to Nocciano is dedicated to the life and memory of Fiorina Elliot, who recently lost her brave battle against Pancreatic Cancer on September 18th 2009. Born in a small town called Nocciano, in Italy. Fiorina moved at a very young age to Hertfordshire, England and spent many years living in Northaw. The ride will commence from Rina’s house in Northaw, and finish at her birth place, a small house in Nocciano, Italy.
The purpose of the ride is to raise awareness and money for the Royal Free Charity, Fund 221, a fund setup due to Rina’s personality following her operation and treatment by her surgeon Dr Fusai. All riders will be asked to actively promote the ride and to raise money for the fund.
Provisional ride information:
- Ride date 23rd September to 9th October 2011.
- Countries traveling through; UK, France, Switzerland, Italy
- Distance between 1,300 to 1,400 miles.
- Ride duration between 11 to 12 days.
- Average 100 to 120 miles a day.
- Time required off work 2 weeks.
- Support vehicle, we will have a support vehicle to call upon.
- Accommodation to be booked for end of each day.
- Transportation for getting bikes home will be arranged.
Starting in the UK, the ride will take the team through France and into Switzerland. The team will have to tackle the Alps, entering Italy near Lake Lugano and Lake Como, then head for the coast road to Pescara, and turn right towards Nocciano. The ride is being organised and run by Richard Green and David Appleyard, two of the Ride Strong Team who cycled Land’s End to John O’Groats in 2009.
To date there are a number of riders participating. More information will follow as the planning and details of the ride are confirmed.