Rochdale riders join Manchester to Liverpool bike ride to support NSPCC

Riders from across Rochdale who joined the NSPCC’s Manchester to Liverpool Bike Ride

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Congratulations to all the riders from across Rochdale who joined the NSPCC’s Manchester to Liverpool Bike Ride on Sunday 3 June 2012 to help support vulnerable children.

Over 800 riders of all ages, abilities and aspirations took to their saddles and joined the route from Salford Quays Watersports Centre through Manchester via Old Trafford and Stretford, before joining the Trans-Pennine Trail, riding 39 miles through to Otterspool Park in Liverpool.

NSPCC volunteers and supporters from across Manchester and Liverpool were out in force to cheer the riders on and offer encouragement along the way. There was also local business support from North West SPAR wholesalers James Hall & Co Ltd, who kindly donated bottles of water to the ride to support the NSPCC.

Organisers anticipate the bike ride will raise over £20,000 for the children’s charity which will help support ChildLine the UK’s free, confidential 24-hour helpline for children, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.

Helen Gazzola, community fundraising manager for the NSPCC, said: “A big well done to all our fantastic riders who took part in the bike ride. We were delighted to see so many people come and enjoy a fantastic day. There was great atmosphere and we are on target to raise a record amount of money.”

If you’d be interested in taking part in a bike challenge for the NSPCC or for further information about supporting the NSPCC locally call 0161 628 1209 or email northwestappeals@nspcc.org.uk