The Wattbike was a key attraction at the glamorous new Met Quarter shopping centre in Liverpool as Breast Cancer Campaign launched its first ever women’s only cycle event, Pedal it Pink.
Pedal it Pink offers a variety of routes including a 26.2 mile (marathon course), a 13.1 mile (half marathon course) and a 5km family lap. All distances take place in Liverpool’s Sefton Park on 19th April.
Shoppers at the launch got the chance to try out their cycling skills on the Wattbike, testing their power and speed against the likes of Chris Hoy and Victoria Pendleton, who are both supporters of Pedal it Pink.
The money raised from taking part in Pedal it Pink will help Breast Cancer Campaign to fund innovative, world-class research throughout the UK to understand how breast cancer develops, leading to improved diagnosis, treatment, prevention and cure.
Jayne Smith, from West Derby in Liverpool attended the launch. In 2006 she discovered a lump in her breast after being urged to check them by the charity’s ‘Tickled Pink’ campaign. “I couldn’t believe it,” she said, “never in a million years did I expect to find anything during my self-examination. It left me absolutely devastated. I didn’t know if I was going to live or leave my two children without a mother.”
“After my treatment the doctors told me I was in the clear. It was the best news I’d ever heard and I was so relieved I’d been one of the lucky ones. Breast cancer affects so many people and it’s heartbreaking to read about those who don’t survive their diagnosis.”
It is now over a year since Jayne was diagnosed and treated and to show her gratitude to Breast Cancer Campaign for helping her to find the lump she is taking part in the 5k family lap at Pedal it Pink.
Jayne was one of hundreds of people to test ride the Wattbike, she said: “I enjoyed testing my cycling skills on the Wattbike at the Pedal it Pink launch. I had a few races with my friend, Nicola, which was great fun – even if she did beat me a couple of times! The bikes really did add the fun factor to the launch and it was a fantastic opportunity to get some cycling practice before I take part in the real event in April.”
To join the pink revolution, visit www.breastcancercampaign.org, email pedalitpink@breastcancercampaign.org or call 020 7749 3700 to sign up. Come on girls! Let’s get together and put the brakes on breast cancer!
