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<p><strong>Vital funds will be raised to support the work of the automotive charity BEN, as staff from the UK’s largest manufacturer of aftermarket catalytic converters take to their bikes.</strong> </p>
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<p>From Wednesday 17th August, EEC staff will be attempting to cycle between their manufacturing bases in Hilton (Derbyshire) and Denmead (Hampshire), a distance of over 170 miles.</p>
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<p>The challenge is forecast to take around two days of continuous cycling, using the National Cycle Network to meander from the Midlands down to the South Coast.</p>
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<p>The bike ride will be completed by Duncan Richards (Sales Director), Paul Newby (Continual Improvement Co-ordinator), Andy Wilding (Financial Controller) and Andy’s daughter Stephanie Davies. Extra bikes have also been kindly supplied by EEC customer Godfrey Autoparts / A1 Motorstore. </p>
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<p>Duncan Richards, Sales Director, EEC, says: “As keen cyclists, we’re ready to take on this challenge and wish to raise as much money as possible for our own industry charity.”</p>
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<p>“Although we’ve driven between our sites hundreds of times, this will be much tougher than battling the commuter traffic! We’ve been practising hard, and encourage everyone to make a donation.” </p>
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<p>Regular pictures and updates from the team will be posted on the EEC Facebook wall (<a href="http://www.facebook.com/eurocats" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/eurocats</a>) and on Twitter (<a href="http://www.twitter.com/eec_cat" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/eec_cat</a>) throughout the ride, and showing the training towards it.</p>
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<p>For more information or to donate to the charity bike ride, please see <a href="http://www.eurocats.co.uk" target="_blank">www.eurocats.co.uk</a> or call +44 (0) 23 9224 5300.</p>
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