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Training with flair for the Mad March Hare Kit collection to boost cycling in Rwanda

A Swindon cycling club is supporting Veldrijden team is acting as the
an appeal to help young people local collecting point. He said:
across Africa to set their sights on “This is a really worthwhile project
becoming involved in professional for anybody into cycling. Over the
cycling. years it’s amazing how much stuff
Following the participation of the cyclists collect as they buy the
first team from Africa in the 2015 latest must-have jersey or go faster
Tour de France, professional cyclist shades. There must be shelves, even
Matt Barmmeier learnt more about cupboards, full of unwanted kit
the amount of raw talent desperate that could go to this good cause. It
to be part of the sport. needs to be clean and presentable
Now riding for Team Dimension and no bigger than medium size.
Data, alongside top British sprinter “It would be great if cycling clubs
Ten of the Wonderland team, from left, Dorinda Moffatt, Donna Williams, Mark Cavendish, Matt is collecting in the area can spread the word
Kim Williams, Natalie Westen, Denise Taylor-Silk, Suzanne Reay Taylor, and sending usable cycle clothing, about Matt’s project.”
Sarah Chung, Sarah Bunn, Kay Foster and Paul Williams helmets, cycle shoes and glasses To make donations contact Andy
to Rwanda, starting out with on 07968 506524 or mail: andy@
Training and costume making with friends. We love running and youngsters at the Adrien Niyonshuti laatste-ronde.cx
activities are in full swing for a chatting as we go along, then
Find out more about the appeal
lively group of friends as they getting together to plan races, cycling academy. at: www.africakitappeal.com
Andy Smith of the Cotswold
prepare for their first Mad March outfits, transport and meals.”
Hare event. Look out for the Wonderland team
They’ve been running together as they tackle the 9th Mad March
since last summer when they took Hare, which starts at 11am on 20
part in the Swindon Tri Active March from Lydiard Park Academy.
beginners’ course and have since Raising funds for Breast Cancer
been seen at running events in fancy Now Swindon & North Wilts group,
dress, from Smurfs to super heroes. there’s a choice of 5 or 10k routes
For this year’s Mad March Hare for walkers, joggers and runners
they’ll be dressed as characters from alike; dogs on leads are also
Alice in Wonderland. welcome.
“Running has transformed our There’s still time to sign up for the
lives,” said Dorinda Moffatt. MMH, whether in costume or not.
“We’re getting fit and enjoying Register by calling 0845 6808064 or
the outdoors as well having fun via www.madmarchhare.org.uk Firefighter Andy Smith at Central Swindon, collecting cycling kit

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