Thousands of cyclists took on the Liverpool Chester Liverpool Bike Ride on Sunday 5 July, raising £93,000 for North West Cancer Research. It was the highest total since the charity took over running the event.
Riders chose from five routes, from a family-friendly five-mile tunnel ride to a 100-mile challenge. The ride has been part of the North West’s events calendar for more than 30 years, raising hundreds of thousands of pounds for local charities over that time.
Among this year’s riders was Owen McGreevy, a PhD researcher at the University of Liverpool whose work is funded by North West Cancer Research. He completed the 50-mile route with his mum and dad.
“Cycling with my parents while raising money for a charity that has supported my research made the day incredibly meaningful,” said Owen. “Like so many families, ours has been affected by cancer, so it was a privilege to play a small part in helping fund research that could improve outcomes for patients across our region.”
Thank you to every rider, volunteer, donor and supporter who helped make the event possible, and to our sponsors Home Bargains, Princes and Oliver & Co. The money raised will help us continue funding cancer research and education across the North West.
