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Trio to take on sixteen of London’s Bridges in Thames Bridges Bike ride
23rd March 2015
Trio to take on sixteen of London’s Bridges in Thames Bridges Bike ride
A trio from Tri Fits –U, a small Triathlon/Duathlon Training Club based in Warlingham, have signed up for this year’s 50 mile extended, Thames Bridges Bike ride. Mick, Shelley and Natalie will be riding over sixteen of London’s most famous bridges and going past many iconic landmarks, during the ride which takes place on the 10th May 2015.
Mick is Shelley’s father and Natalie met them when she was looking for a personal trainer. Shelley has been competing in triathlons for the last 5 years and Natalie for the last 3 years. This year the Tri Fits-U are raising money for two Charities; the Stroke Association and Saint Raphael's Hospice in Sutton through two main events the Stroke Association Thames Bridges Bike Ride and The London Virgin Triathlon.
Threeyears ago, Mick sadly lost his Mum as a result of a stroke and Shelley lost her Nan. They said “We are passionate about making a difference, to help others who have suffered something similar and Stroke Association is a charity very close to our hearts”
Tri Fits-U provides training for beginners in triathlons, this year they have teamed up with Tannus Tyres. Tannus tyres provide puncture less tyres and in keeping with the theme of the Stroke Association, they have supplied the team with violet coloured tyres, to coordinate with the Stroke cycle jerseys.
As a company, Tannus are passionate about charity and have pledged to make a donation for every set of violet coloured puncture less tyres, sold under their offer code STROKE15, via all their outlets. Mick has liaised with North Down Cycles, who are based in Surrey and they are now stocked and able to provide Tannus tyres in the Stroke violet colour, to other keen cyclists in the area, who wish to sign up for the Thames Bridges ride.
You can find out more about Tri Fits-U and support them with a donation by visiting https://www.justgiving.com/teams/trifitsu/, or follow them on Twitter: https://twitter.com/trifits_u
You can sign up for the Thames Bridges Bike Ride by visiting www.stroke.org.uk/TBBR.
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For further information please contact Cheryl Randeria on 07810 697957 or email Cheryl@clrcommunications.co.uk
Photo caption: Photos taken at the London Excel Bike Show where Tri Fits –U met with the team from Tannus.
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A stroke is a brain attack which happens when the blood supply to the brain is cut off, caused by a clot or bleeding in the brain. There are around 152,000 strokes in the UK every year and it is the leading cause of severe adult disability. There are over 1.2 million people in the UK living with the effects of stroke.
Stroke Association is a charity. We believe in life after stroke and together we can conquer stroke. We work directly with stroke survivors and their families and carers, with health and social care professionals and with scientists and researchers. We campaign to improve stroke care and support people to make the best recovery they can. We fund research to develop new treatments and ways of preventing stroke. The Stroke Helpline (0303 303 3100) provides information and support on stroke. More information can be found at www.stroke.org.uk
