On behalf of WIDER YACHTS, Marcello Maggi is taking part in the Cycle with the Champions event from Friday 18th to Sunday 20th October.

The 151 mile journey will see him cycle from the truffle centre of Italy to the finish line in the French Riviera. He will begin the challenge in Italy, the route will see the team undulate through stunning Italian and French landscapes, take in breathtaking views and accomplish challenging climbs before reaching the magnificent Monte Carlo.

We are raising funds for Caudwell Children, who provide family support services, equipment, treatment and therapies for disabled children and their families across the UK. They also run Enable Sport programme for talented disabled athletes and have recently open The Caudwell International Children's Centre is the UK’s first independent purpose-built centre, dedicated to multidisciplinary autism diagnosis, support and research.

The charity’s management and running costs are covered by a kind benefactor so that every donation made will go directly to the children they help.

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