Over 800 cyclists took half within the annual fundraising problem – the very best ever variety of entries.
The Spherical Strathaven 50 held essentially the most profitable occasion in its historical past with over 800 cyclists participating – the very best ever variety of entries.
Greater than 400 cyclists set off within the first begin time at 9.30am on Sunday, August 17 with a second begin at 10.30 and the 15-mile household occasion beginning at 11.30.
The scenic route took them by means of the picturesque villages of Sandford and Glassford with meals stops at each village halls.
The primary bike owner again accomplished the route in a document time of round 2hrs half-hour.
Iain Park, founding father of the RS50, waved the flag to start out all three teams of cyclists.
The favored occasion was supported by a big group of volunteers overlaying registration at Strathaven Academy, marshalls out on the route and on the meals stops in Strathaven and Glassford.
Volunteers additionally went out forward of the occasion to position route indicators alongside the street for the cyclists.
Collaborating this 12 months was the Glasgow Tandem Membership, with every tandem having a sighted pilot and a visually impaired ‘stoker’.
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The RS50 noticed the launch of the Rotary Membership of Strathaven and Avondale Radio annual meals assortment marketing campaign, Empty Cabinets imply Empty Stomachs, with all meals collected between August 17 and September 14 being break up between Loaves and Fishes and Strathaven meals financial institution.
Loaves and Fishes chair Lesley Davidson was there to gather the meals donated, which was considerably up on donations in 2024.
All funds raised from the RS50 will go to help native charities and organisations and it’s anticipated that this 12 months will see a rise in funds allotted on the £18,000 handed out in 2024.
Well being Assist Worldwide is among the organisations funded, and the £6000 donated final 12 months helped to construct a brand new dormitory in Zambia.
Funds from this 12 months’s RS50 will go to a undertaking in India. Occasion organisers Douglas Lamb and John Thomson confirmed there may also be donations made to Strathaven Scout and Information Centre, native faculties and likewise to Strathaven Reminiscence Membership.
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