Annual Wolverhampton-Aberdyfi bike ride to raise money for charity
An annual cycling event that has run for more than three decades is taking place this month to raise money for charity.Aberdovey Bike Ride is being held on 20 June with two different routes of more than 100 miles (161km), beginning in Wolverhampton and finishing in Aberdyfi, Wales. It is supporting charities like rescue charity Little Paws Cat Haven, Birmingham Children's Hospital Charity and Aberdyfi Search and Rescue.The ride has raised more than £1m for charity since it started in 1993 and last year raised £183,256.
One route is 103.9 miles (167km) and the other is 124.2 miles (200km).More than 300 people have signed up and community organisation Open Newtown said it was looking forward to welcome cyclists into Wales.The Britannia Inn in Aberdyfi said they were preparing to cheer cyclists into the village where the ride ended.Organisers urged drivers to be mindful of the cyclists and drive carefully while the event was taking place.
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