The Wattbike played a central role in today’s launch of the latest instalment of the Great Notts Bike Ride, staged at the Nottingham headquarters of sponsors Boots.
Former England footballer Geoff Thomas, who has twice ridden the Tour de France as part of his remission from Leukaemia, took on all-comers in a series of 500 and 1,000 metre races on the Wattbike.
Former England footballer Geoff Thomas is interviewed in front of the Wattbikes at the launch of the Great Nottinghamshire Bike Ride
His Foundation will be one of five charities to benefit from the annual event, which takes place this year on Sunday June 22, during National Bike week. It features a 100 mile Sportive, a 50 mile Challenge, an 18 mile Community Ride, and a Corporate Challenge.
Thomas said: “I think it’s my fault that the 100mile route has been included! It was good to get a bit of training in at the launch, and I was relieved to win the Wattbike challenges. The event provides a huge boost to charities, and I’m delighted that the Geoff Thomas Foundation will be involved this year”
Nottingham is the home of the Wattbike.. The Great Notts Bike Ride aims at getting more people on bikes, having some fun whilst getting fit. Now in its 27th year, the event attracted 4500 riders in 2007.
Entries for all routes have gone live today on the event website
www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/bikeride
