Olympic champ backs hospice

WORLD and Olympic champion cyclist Victoria Pendleton has added her support to a major fundraising bike ride happening in South Devon next month.

Ride for Rowcroft on October 14 will raise vital funds for Torquay’s Rowcroft Hospice.

The previous two events have helped raise more than £100,000 to help support the 2,000 people cared for by passionate and dedicated Rowcroft Hospice staff each year.

This year’s event will launch a new challenge, a 32km, up-hill course, the Haytor Hillclimb, alongside the smoother ‘classic’ route.

Double Olympic and nine-times World Champion Victoria Pendleton said: “I encourage as many people as possible to take to the open road in the beautiful South Devon countryside for this great event!

“Whether you’re a regular cyclist going against the clock, a group of friends who enjoy riding together, or you just fancy challenging yourself to complete the course, I really hope lots of people will join in to make this the biggest and best year yet.

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Victoria Pendleton Ride for Rowcroft raise vital funds to help people living with a life limiting illness across South Devon to make the most of every moment they have with their families.

NEWTON Abbot’s high rollers have received rewards for their efforts. The winners of the town’s recent Autumn Fayre cheese-rolling championships met up with Mayor Ken Pur-

“Every pound raised makes a huge difference so please sign up today.”

To sign up for the Ride for Rowcroft visit www.rideforrowcroft.org.uk chase to collect their awards. The child winner was four-year-old James Taylor, who scored a massive 200 with his three cheese rolls. The adult winner Tim Pease scored 150.