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Over 100 cyclists ride the halow250 fundraising event for Surrey young people with a learning disability

Guildford charity, the halow project‘s halow250 bike ride nicknamed the Magnificent Seven has once again sold out!

Over 100 cyclists will take part in the 250 mile charity bike ride from London to Guildford via Northern France which begins on 4th may 2018.

halow patron and co-founder, Damon Hill OBE commented:

“This is an extremely important fundraising event for halow and its now in its seventh year. I will be leading a team of parents of young people we support, some of whom have done this ride every year – Also a core of corporate teams and riders who come back every year as well as new recruits to the cause. I can confirm that this is a challenging ride and totally unique experience on the cycle event front. The team spirit and camaraderie is fantastic and I’m confident everyone will have a wonderful experience whilst raising funds for a worthwhile cause. Disability causes are so underfunded at the moment that we need everyone’s support to reach our target. Please check out the fundraising page!”

Damon at Stop 2 with halow bikeLast year’s challenge saw halow raise almost £100,000 from this event. The charity hopes to go further still this year. All the money raised goes straight into their services for young people. Please show your support by making a donation. 

Halow rider from last year Sam Austin outside a pub

The halow250 2018 challenge leaves from The Kings Head, Roehampton, Putney on Friday 4th May and will finish at Clock Barn Hall, Godalming on Sunday 6th May 2018.

Last years entrants in the halow ride

The halow project is a Guildford-based charity committed to supporting young people with a learning disability to have the same life choices and chances as any other young person. From its community based social activities and learning programmes, to its 1:1 personalised support via its Buddy service, halow helps young people to gain confidence, skills and be supported to live as independently as possible.