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07.03.11 - Well, after a hugely frustrating 3 months, we are delighted to be able to confirm that the "GBBR Show is back on the road". Having survived massive problems regarding the date and finish location of the event, coupled with a major change of sponsors, we are now truly 'off and running'. As can be seen from our Home Page, we have two new sponsors in place, with TNT generously supporting in the role of Title Partner and Vauxhall kindly providing the bulk of the transport necessary for our team of volunteers. We now arrive at Twickenham to coincide with the Vauxhall Middlesex Charity 7's and are working closely with Wooden Spoon the main beneficiary of the 7's Event. We are hopeful that we now have in place a united team of sponsors, partners and charities that will enable the GBBR to become an established element of the British sporting calendar and to achieve the charity target of £1Million pounds in the next 5 years.
25.02.11 - Briiliant news, thanks to assistance from Wooden Spoon, TNT are now on board as main title sponsor for the Event and Vauxhall have agreed to 'sign up' as a Gold Sponsor and provide transport. More details to follow as arrangements are finalised over the next couple of weeks. Wooden Spoon will join our group of benefitting charities.
10.02.11 - Following the problems experienced finalsing dates and arrangements for the GBBR 's arrival at Twickenham, we are delighted to advise that we have been invited by the Middlesex Charity Sevens organisation to join them at Twickenham on Saturday 9th July. This means that the Ride will now take place between Tuesday 5th July and Saturday the 9th. Full details will be incorporated in a Press Release to be issued shortly.
25.01.11 - Sadly, we have still not been able to finalise arrangements for the arrival at Twickenham due to problems concerning the dates of the Double Header. This being World Cup Year combined with plans for a Charity Rock Concert at Twickenham Stadium in the Summer means that we may need to review the event and consider alternative dates. As soon as any changes are finalised the information will be displayed on the website home page and any potential riders will be informed individualy.
18.01.11 - Following the Christmas break, lots of interest now being displayed by Sponsors and it is hoped to announce details of new Partners in the next week or two.
14.01.11 - Great news following Decembers entry below, a new milestone of 50 confirmed Riders has now been achieved !
01.12.10 - The Event's first entry milestone as 25 Riders now signed up for 2011.
11.11.10 - Fantastic news, BBC Sports personality, John Inverdale has agreed to be our principal Ambassador for the 2011 Event.. In addition to his ambassadorial role, John will be very much involved with our final overnight tented village at Esher RFC, where he is Chairman of Rugby.
05.11.10 - We are delighted to confirm that The Rainbow Trust Children's Charity is now an approved Partner and has joined our existing charities for the 2011 Great British Bike Ride. The Rainbow Trust provides emotional and practical support for families when their child has a life-threatening or terminal illness. For more information about their amazing work please see our Charity Page.
10.10.10 - Event DIrector Barry Clayton confirms that the 2011 event will proceed and will be bigger and better than this year with a number of additional facilities and improvements already in the pipeline. A five day format is now planned with an additional overnight tented village at Esher RFC so that Riders can enjoy a great social evening together before the short run to Twickenham on the last day. An additional charity recipient 'The Rainbow Trust' has been added to the Event benefitting charities. Sponsors, Partners and participating celebrities are currently being finalised and announcements are expected shortly.
13.09.10 - Event Ambassador, Richard Hill MBE, distributes a personal letter to all riders, volunteers and organisers. Click here for a copy.
12.09.10 - Event Director, Bary Clayton distributes a final rider newsletter entitled, 'Somebody up there Likes us' together with a feedback form. For a copy of the newsletter click here.
05.09.10 - Following a highly successful event which ended with a fantastic reception from the crowd at Twickenham as the Riders and Volunteers walked round the pitch, 40 requests were received for entry into next year's Great British Bike Ride. A Post Event Release was prepared for distribution and can be viewed, by Clicking here.
28.08.10 - Numerous local press, radio and TV reports / Interviews as the Bank Holiday and start day draw close. Ovenight base Camp Rugby Clubs finalise entertainment arrangements and coaching sessions offered by Graham Dawe at Ivel Barbarians.
Born in Plymouth Graham Dawe was one of the unsung heroes of Bath's 'Golden Era' during the 1980s and 90s. A fierce competitor at all times 'Dawsie', who used to undertake the 300 mile round trip from his farm in Devon to train and play for the club, was one one of the game's true hard men. A hooker of considerable talent, the tales of his personal battle with Brian Moore for the England position is the stuff of legends.
Now head coach at ambitious National League One side Plymouth Albion, Dawsie is still has a 'run out' at the tender age of 51 and is every inch the competitor that he was in the blue, black and white of Bath.
14.08.10 - Exciting request from the British Forces News who want to film the start & finish of the event and arrange some interviews. Final arrangements to be agreed shortly.
04.08.10 - Fantastic news, Martin Johnson ( "Johnno") will be undertaking the third stage from Yeovil to Winchester. He will provide great inspiration to the many rugby playing riders who may, perhaps, need a helping hand after two massive stages with lots of serious climbs.
29.07.10 - Great news, as Jason Leonard agrees to ride the last stage from Winchester to Twickenham. England''s mightiest prop hopes to work up a major thirst by completing the 70 + mile leg ! He confirmed that he will complete the ride, but, sadly, will be in a minibus not on a bicycle.
25.07.10 - Richard Hill is now out of hospital and recuperating. All went well, but time will tell what limitations he will have to impose on physical activities involving that knee.
15.07.10 - Catastrophic news as Richard Hill, the event Ambassador regretfully withdraws from riding in the event due to a major infection in his replacement knee. Hilly will have to be hospitalised and there is no chance, now, of him partcipating in the ride. Subject to a successful procedure, he will still attend the event and told us "I'm absolutely gutted not to be riding after all the hard work I've put in training. I was really looking forward to the challenge."
21.06.10 - Joint Press Release issued today confirming Giant Bike's Gold Sponsorship link with the LGBBR.
10.06.10 - Following on from the great new rider jerseys LGBBR have launched matching bib shorts and full details, including pictures and price, can be seen by clicking here.
02.06.10 - The amazing new Lexus Great British Bike Ride - Road Jerseys were revealed today in a general circulation newsletter. Thanks to the generosity of Title Sponsors Lexus, ably assisted by our shirt supplier 'Foska.com' the vibrant new shirts will be provided free to all main event and final day stage riders. Additional shirts can be purchased, if required; for shirt details, click here.
27.05.10 - More exciting news, the LGBBR has managed to secure the services of "Hy Money" the country's first and leading lady sports photographer. Hy will be travelling with the riders from Lands End through to Twickenham. Expect amazing images to appear on our website gallery during the event !
Check her website at http://www.hymoney.co.uk/
26.05.10 - The second Event Newsletter issued to all Competitors, Associates and Volunteers. Click here to view details.
18.05.10 - Following the announcement on the 13th may, we are delighted to welcome Giant Bikes to our Partnership Team as our second 'Gold Sponsor'.
"Across seven continents and fifty-odd countries, underneath thirty-two of the world's brightest professional cyclists, in over ten thousand retail outlets,
and throughout the streets of the world's most populous nations, you'll find bicycles designed and built by Giant, 'The Global Bicycle Company'.
Check out their website at http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-gb/page/1/
13.05.10 - The first Event Newsletter issued to all Competitors, Associates and Volunteers. Click here to view details.
13.05.10 - Exciting news regarding a potential new Partner who is poised to support the event. Further news to be issued shortly as details are finalised............
12.05.10 - Following anticipated problems with rail transport to Lands End for the event start, LGBBR have arranged a Luxury Coach and Bike transporter for London based competitors. For full details, click here.
10.05.10 - LGBBR have agreed a partnership with the army rugby team to assist with logistics for the event.
04.05.10 - In conjunction with Westovers the local Lexus Dealer, LGBBR have arranged a promotional stand at the Bournemouth Sevens Festival over the May Bank Holiday weekend. This is a major event supported by some 20,000 visitors and combines a feast of rugby and netball with a huge variety of music and entertainment. Check out their website at http://www.bournemouthsevens.com/
27.04.10 - Lexus issues new Press Release with the exciting news that they are combining their Event Title Sponsorship with the UK introduction of their Hybrid Bicycle Concept. Click here to view full Press Release.
21.04.10 - We are delighted to welcome Jason Leonard to the event. He has confirmed that he will be joining Richard Hill for the last stage from Winchester to Twickenham on Saturday 4th September.
16.04.10 - Following the announcement on the 8th April (see below) we are pleased to announce that Cliff Bar & Company have now joined our Partnership Team as a 'Gold Sponsor'. They will be providing a range of their natural and organic energy, nutrition foods and drinks, for competitors during the ride. We hope to provide a facility on this website for ride participants to purchase Clif Bar products during their training for the event.
15.04.10 - The LGBBR logo is now featured on all Pitchero rugby club sites (over 400 with 180 in the West Country) together with a link to our website.
15.04.10 - The Lexus Great British Bike Ride is now featured on the Rugby Players' Association website - Cut & paste the following link: http://www.therpa.co.uk/benevolentfund/1211.php
12.04.10 - The LGBBR is now featured on the Lexus UK website in conjunction with their other sponsorship events this year including The Open Golf Championship and The Vienna State Opera.
08.04.10 - The LGBBR is currently working with Clif Bar & Company, the leading maker of all-natural and organic energy and nutrition foods and drinks, to provide a full range of their products for competitors during the ride. Further news to be released shortly.
02.04.10 - Following on from the news that Lexus are now the Title Partners for the Ride, it is with great pleasure that we welcome Pitchero as 'Silver' Sponsor for the event. Pitchero are the UK's biggest rugby website developer, with over 400 Rugby Club websites,
30.03.10 - The GBBR is delighted to announce that Lexus UK have been appointed TItle Sponsor for the event which will in future be known as the Lexus Great British Bike Ride. A Press release will be issued shortly.
07.03.10 - The Great British Bike Ride featured in a major advertisement and feature in the The Rugby Paper this week.
26.02.10 - Press Release 26th confirming the Appointment of Richard Hill as Event Ambassador, with a charity target of £1.5M over 5 years . Click here to view full Press Release.
18.02.10. - The Great British Bike Ride was featured today in the magazine Health & Fitness, Spring issue.
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