RidefoEric - 10th July 2016
On Sunday 10th July, hundreds of riders will take to the roads of Sheffield once more to take part in the third Ride for Eric extravaganza. With a variety of routes to suit everyone, from those wanting a leisurely day out to a challenging 100k cycle, RfE 2016 is set to be our biggest event yet. The funds raised at this event will be split between the RideforEric Bereavement Counselling service run by the Cavendish and other projects relating to safe and inclusive cycling.
The ride will be taking place from Abbeydale Sports Club again this year, with 4 routes now on offer - 5K, 15K, 50K and - due to popular demand - 100K right into the peaks. Last year saw 300 people taking part and we hope to get similar numbers this. For many of our participants, this will be a massive challenge, so we'd like to encourage sponsorship from friends, family and colleagues to raise money.
Visit www.rideforeric.com for more information.
About RideforEric
RideforEric came about in response to the death of cyclist Eric Codling who was killed by a drunk and reckless driver, whilst cycling on Whirlowdale Road on November 3rd 2013. Eric’s friends and family simply wanted to create an event to commemorate Eric’s life, and originally only expected close friends and family to take part.As word got out, more and more people wanted to participate. Whether it was because they wanted to respectfully mark Eric’s passing, or to simply enjoy a day out in the leafy suburbs of Sheffield and stunning Derbyshire countryside – everyone who participated was free to challenge themselves, and make a statement about cycling safety and society’s attitude to safety. The inaugural RideforEric took place on Sunday the 21st of September 2014.
No one could have imagined all of the good things that have been created in Eric’s name, since that first ride. The trustees have founded the RideforEric Trust, primarily to promote safe cycling activities and maintain a bereavement counselling service run by the Cavendish Cancer Care, but also to encourage others to create similar events.
The seed of an idea to mark the life of Eric, has created an organisation that not only operates the annual RideforEric event, but also carries out many other activities under the RfE banner.
The key objectives for RideforEric are:
- To create and sponsor mass participation cycling events
- Facilitate the education of cyclists and all road users about safe road user practices and etiquette
- Create educational, informative and entertaining community activities to promote and disseminate safe cycling practices and safe road user practices
- Increase participation in cycling in all areas of the community including anyone disadvantaged by physical, mental, geographical and socio-economic barriers
- Promote – irrespective of age or ability - the health benefits of participating in cycling activities
- Create and maintain a bereavement counselling service that supports families through bereavement.
Note: The RideforEric Trust in currently in the process of applying to become an official Charity.