Our team of riders are taking part in a 24 hour cycling marathon to raise funds to help The Meningitis Trust produce and distribute over 200,000 symptom advice cards. These can help parents and individuals identify the signs of the disease and ensure the earliest medical intervention.

The annual event takes place atEastnorCastleand isEurope’s biggest 24-hour endurance cycling race. The event involves the Stroud & Swindon Team racing in relay against hundreds of other competitors around the 9 mile cross country course. Team leader Carl Thompson said, “The course is always very demanding but we have an excellent support team that keep us fed, watered and motivated, as well as servicing the bikes between stints. I am extremely pleased that we are able to help The Meningitis Trust with this potentially life saving campaign. The charity does such an excellent job offering support and advice to those affected by this disease.”

Those interested in sponsoring the Team and helping them raise their £5,000 target should contact Carl Thompson on 01453 768 423 or email cthompson@stroudandswindon.co.uk.