UPDATE:

We smashed our initial target of £5K even before the BIG DAY...so a MASSIVE THANK YOU to all those who have contributed so far and we know there are lots of family, friends and supporters who will be pledging their support before and after the ride so we have adjusted our target to raise more valuable funds for this fantastic cause !!!

Youth Sport Trust which was a charity that Simon Jones one of Northop Cricket Club (NCC) members had a passion for being a keen amateur sportsman throughout his life which tragically was cut short in October 2025.

Simon was a season ticket holder at both Manchester United and Wrexham FC and was also a great supporter of Northop Cricket Club. Simon had 3 children Ffion & Connie and son Henry who plays in the under 13’s and also represents Airbus playing football, following in his fathers footsteps as a promising star of the future!!

The Northop Old Boys ( NOBS) are a cycling group attached to NCC and Simons brother in law Stevie Greig is a keen sportsman and cyclist too and his fellow cyclists are going to pay homage to Simon and cycle in one day to all 3 of Simon’s favourite sports venues

Northop CC to Old Trafford

Old Trafford to Wrexham FC

Wrexham FC back to Northop CC

Total Distance 117 miles / 188 Kilometres

Start Saturday 6th June -6am estimated duration 9/10 hours

Taking part will be:

Stu Askey, John Atkinson, Jonathon & Neil Bates, James Bevan, Kev Blackwell, Rich Cowley, Dan Farrell, Stevie Greig, Paul Groves (guest) Chris Jones, Nathan Jones (guest) Andy Roberts (guest) Graham Lloyd-Roberts, Lee Wasnidge, Matt Welsh

Looking for your support to raise vital funds to be shared between Youth Sport Trust and Northop CC who will invest further into improving the facilities of the club for its 300 members and the 10 cricket teams it represents.

By supporting the Youth Sport Trust, you’ll be:

Supporting schools and educators to create inclusive, inspiring sport and physical activity

Empowering young people with the skills and confidence they need for life

Ensuring every child, whatever their background, has access to the benefits of sport.

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