Organiser, CSgt John Williams, stationed at Trenchard Lines explains, “I have been serving in the British Army for the last 22 years and know just how devastating it can be to both forces’ personnel and their families when serious and often debilitating injuries are sustained in the line of duty.  There has never been a more important time than now to show our support to the brave men and women who risk their lives to ensure our freedom and I felt it was important to organise my own event in Upavon to give local people an opportunity to get involved in this very worthy charity.”  On Thursday 24^th September 6 teams each consisting of 6 service men and women and civilians will be taking part in a unique static bike race at Trenchard Lines, Upavon, in order to raise money for Help for Heroes – the charity dedicated to making a positive difference to the lives of wounded service people. 

Starting at 10.30am the teams will race for 6 hours nonstop on WebRacing™ bikes which will enable the participants to see themselves racing in a virtual world.  The bikes have been kindly sponsored for the event by Duncan Lawson of Instyle Fitness.  Family, friends and spectators are more than welcome to come along and cheer on the racers and try their luck in the raffle!
 
Each and every team member is responsible for collecting their own sponsorship money for this very worthy cause so please support us however you can.

The event was opened by Comanding Officer Upavon Support Unit Lt Col G S Mclane  and certificates and trophies were awarded by Fiona Gilbert Help for Heroes County Coordinator for Wiltshire.   The event was very demanding physically, and participants had to really dig deep to finish.  All the competitors thoroghly enjoyed the event.
 
The results are as follows

1st Head Quarters Initial Training Group 175km

2nd ARTD wheelers and dealers 172 km

3rd Head Quarters Land Forces 155.86

4th Compulsory Drugs Testing Team 155.05

5th Quartermasters Department 143 km

6th DPSA 134 km

Team Members

HQ ITG

Capt Warwick, Capt Martin, Lt Col Brown, Brigadier Smith, Maj Reid, WO1 Roberts.

ARTD Wheelers and Dealers

WO2 Nick Perkovic, Lt Col Matt Bailey, Mr Richard Hills, Lt Col Tom Ridgeway, Major Louise Elliot, Lt Col Metcalfe

HQ LF Andover

Lt Col Patrickson, Col Hutchinson, Lt Col Long, Maj Chisolm, Wo1 Macmullan, WO2 Shelley

CDTT

WO1 Dave Blackmore, WO2 Rob Stacey, W02 Dave Tranter, Ssgt Karen Hawkins (Captain), Csgt Williams, Capt Corkish

I would once again like to thank all the competitors who took part and Duncan Lawson,Gavin Harrison of Instyle Fitness.co.uk because without them the event would not have taken place.

 

 

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