On Wednesday 23rd June, members of Cowbridge Rotary Club took part in a Mumbles to Bridgend 50Km sponsored cycle ride in aid of water and sanitation projects at schools in the Kilimanjaro region of Tanzania.
The ride was organised by Bridgend Rotary Club, with Steve Pearce and Mike Baker being the Cowbridge bikers.
The first section, Mumbles to Aberavon, followed the coastal cycle track, a pleasant and easy going section with the incentive of a feed stop on Aberavon promenade manned by the support team.
The second section, Aberavon to Bridgend, was more strenuous with several steep or long inclines, ensuring the riders finished with a healthy appetite and in need of refreshments.
The riders were greeted by Rotarian Carwyn Jones, former First Minister of Wales, the Rotary Bridgend president William and a large group of followers at The Mackworth Arms in Laleston, where landlord Ricky put on a buffet for all involved.
Rotary Bridgend would like to thank all those who took part, riders, supporters and sponsors. The final amount raised is hoped to be in excess of £2,000.
