Criccieth2Criccieth 700-mile cycle challenge for the RNLI

The “criccieth2criccieth 700” challenge, involves a 700 miles cycle route around Wales and will visit all 30 RNLI stations starting on the 5 September in Criccieth, following a clockwise route and finishing back in Criccieth, on the 18 September 2022.

Speaking to the RNLI, Ian Williamson, on behalf of the team which includes includes Bob Chamberlain, Richard and Jill Gloster, Mike James, Steve and Isobel Weake, said “Although as a rowing section, I believe that we have never needed to call upon the emergency services of the dedicated RNLI, it is very reassuring to know that there are people prepared to put their lives on the line to save others when required – 24 hours a day 365 days per year.

Our challenge is to cycle 700 miles around Wales, which will involve over 45 000 feet of ascent and has required many hours and miles of training in preparation. Taking into account our teams average age is in excess of 65 years old, this will be a serious undertaking.

Please donate to this worthwhile cause, you never know when you, a family member, friend or total stranger will need the life dependant services of the RNLI.”

Donations directly to www.justgiving.com/fundraising/criccieth2criccieth700

For further information, please email : [email protected]

Key facts about the RNLI

The RNLI charity saves lives at sea. Its volunteers provide a 24-hour search and rescue service around the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland coasts. The RNLI operates 238 lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland and more than 240 lifeguard units on beaches around the UK and Channel Islands. The RNLI is independent of Coastguard and government and depends on voluntary donations and legacies to maintain its rescue service. Since the RNLI was founded in 1824, its lifeboat crews and lifeguards have saved over 142,700 lives.

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Contacting the RNLI - public enquiries

Members of the public may contact the RNLI on 0300 300 9990 (UK) or 1800 991802 (Ireland) or by email.