The President of the British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) Jon Pycock is to host the first ever BEVA President's Challenge Cycle Sportive and is inviting cyclists of all abilities to join him in Yorkshire on Sunday 3rd June 2018 to help raise important funds for the BEVA Trust and Vetlife.The President of the British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) Jon Pycock is to host the first ever BEVA President's Challenge Cycle Sportive and is inviting cyclists of all abilities to join him in Yorkshire on Sunday 3rd June 2018 to help raise important funds for the BEVA Trust and Vetlife.

Jon (pictured right, in blue) has devised the fundraising event as part of his BEVA Presidential year. He has put together three routes in Yorkshire to suit all abilities, over the same roads used by Ron Kitching, the champion 1930s road racer. Each route starts and finishes at York racecourse and will be supported with signage and feed and watering stops along the way. 

Participants can choose from a 35 mile largely flat 'trot' which takes in the city of York, a 66 mile slightly hilly 'canter' skirting the Yorkshire Wolds and a 91 mile 'gallop' over the Rosedale Chimney, which, according to Jon has "enough ascent to make Sir Chris Bonnington happy!"

There will also be a short family ride on the afternoon of 2nd June so that children and less practised cyclists can get involved.

Jon said: "Cycling has long been a passion of mine and I would love to welcome you to join me on whatever distance you fancy. This is a ride for everyone, not just vets. The views will be spectacular and it is not a race so you can take it easy and enjoy the scenery while you catch your breath."

To enter visit http://www.wheelsinwheels.com/BEVA_Presidents_challenge_Sportive_UK.php

For further information visit www.beva.org.uk

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