Jake Maddocks (Heatforce) & Jessica Sutton (Admiral) were offered the opportunity to raise money for the foundation in 2021.

After a long, five minute discussion, and a few units of alcohol, both decided it was time to bring the bikes down from the attic, following on from a decade of gathering dust. 

Jess' trike had a wheel missing, and Jake's stabilised bike was a tad too small, so the pair have taken out a mortgage and picked up their brand new road bikes from The Bike Shed, ready to begin training in February.

"We really hope you'll support us on the challenge. From our "Pouffe" in Cardiff to The Eiffel Tower in Paris (517km + 4,512m climb), this trip will really be a test of our determination (& fitness), and we cannot complete it without your amazing support" - Jake & Jess.

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About the Cause:

The trip aims to raise over £2k per person for the Cardiff Rugby Foundation, who use sport to inspire, engage, and improve opportunities for all people within the community.

We have seen the improvements the community has made to peoples lives, irrespective of age/gender/disability, and are passionate in supporting the charity to continue creating these differences to the community.

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From the Organisers:

It's been six years since the last #StayStrongForOws bike ride from Cardiff to Paris and its definitely time to jump back in the saddle.

We have twice swapped our rugby kit for lycra bib shorts and cycled from our iconic Arms Park home to Paris and then Amsterdam, raising crucial funds for a cause close to our hearts.

Raising money and awareness for the Cardiff Rugby Community Foundation, which continues to support the #StayStrongForOws campaign, we will once again set off from the Arms Park and wind our way down roads, country lanes and tracks all the way to the City of Light and foot of the Eiffel Tower.

Cardiff Rugby Community Foundation are the charitable, not for profit community arm of Cardiff Rugby.

Covering five unitary authorities, 16 Community First cluster areas, 76 community clubs, 61 secondary schools and 320 primary schools; it is our mission to use the power and values of sport to inspire, engage and improve opportunities for all people within our communities.