Cycle London by night for charity

Press release For immediate release: Wednesday 16 December 2010 Press contact: Marilena Patuto, Media Relations Officer, Breast Cancer Campaign, DD 0207 749 3720, Email: mpatuto@breastcancercampaign.org Cycle London by night for charity Cycle the streets of London by night and help raise money for Breast Cancer Campaign by taking part in a unique challenge through the capital. Up to 1,000 participants will cycle 100km on Saturday 11 June 2011, taking in over 50 of the capitals most famous landmarks such as Big Ben, Buckingham, Palace, Westminster Abbey, The London Eye and Downing Street while the city sleeps. The course will start and end at Crystal Palace, with cyclists taking to the streets from 10:30pm and finishing up from 6am, in time for a well deserved breakfast, after watching the sunrise over London. The 100km cycle is perfect for anyone who is prepared to train to meet the challenge. There will be plenty of stops along the way to refuel with water and snacks and admire the view, before hopping back on the bike to continue to course. Kelly Walton, Breast Cancer Campaign’s Events Executive, said: “Whether you want to take part to see the sights by night or set yourself a cycle challenge, this could be the perfect event for you. Not only will you be taking on this unique cycle overnight with 1,000 people, you will also be helping to raise money for research into breast cancer.” A registration fee of £25 is required to sign up and participants will be asked to raise a minimum sponsorship of £175. If you would like more information on this event or find out about any of Campaign’s UK Challenges please contact the events team on 0207 749 4114, email ukchallenges@breastcancercampaign.org or visit our website www.breastcancercampaign.org Ends Notes to editors; • Breast Cancer Campaign aims to beat breast cancer by funding innovative world-class research to understand how breast cancer develops, leading to improved diagnosis, treatment, prevention and cure. • Currently it supports 84 research projects, worth over £15.9 million, in 31 centres of excellence across the UK and Ireland • Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK and accounts for nearly one in three of all cancers in women • In the UK, nearly 48,000 new cases of breast cancer are diagnosed each year – that’s 130 a day • Visit www.breastcancercampaign.org • Read Chief Executive Pamela Goldberg’s blog http://pamelagoldbergblog.blogspot.com/

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