A group of Axe Valley Pedallers travelled all the way up to South Wales to take part in the Wiggle Dragon Ride. They swopped their usual distinctive yellow and red jerseys to wear the blue and white colours of The Prostate Cancer Charity, the charity partner of the ride.
 

Now in order to take part in this ride, some members showed real commitment by getting up at 3.00 am, yes that’s right, 3.00 in the morning! Why so early? Well the ride started at 08.00 am and they were not alone, as over 4,000 cyclists had gathered to take part in one of the most well know sportive rides in the country, so an early start was needed with so many participants.
 

The Pedallers took part in either the 200km or 120km routes and they all put in some excellent times. They worked well together by riding in small groups, often in a line like a train, in order to create a slipstream effect for the riders behind.

Alistair Cope who is Chairman of the local cycle club and also a cycle consultant for the charity said “it was a brilliant turnout by members of Axe Valley Pedallers and we were all very proud to be wearing the blue and white jersey of the charity. Not only were we riding some pretty tough routes, but we also raised awareness about a disease that kills a man every hour in the UK”.  You can find out more about prostate cancer here http://www.prostate-cancer.org.uk