Half-Fast Mike
Lanterne Rouge-et-vert
- May 22, 2007
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I've just signed-up for the 2019 KIWL event in June. It's my first time, but the Knights' seventh. Is anyone else from TCC going this year? Anyone else interested?
Information here: https://www.kiwl.net/2019-500km-cycle.html
N.B. Participants are actively discouraged from actually wearing white lycra; especially for men, it's not conducive to flattering photos.
Information here: https://www.kiwl.net/2019-500km-cycle.html
"The annual 500km 4-day cycle ride is KIWL's flagship event. In 2019, over 40 cyclists will train for a grueling 500km ride to raise funds for KIWL's chosen charity, YouMeWe NPO. It's not for the faint-hearted, riders need a good reason to ask their friends, colleagues and family to sponsor them!
"Amateur men and women of all ages, from novices to elite cyclists have participated in previous years, and one common thing binds them; the will to train adequately to raise at least Y100,000 for KIWL's chosen charity. By dividing riders into groups of varying abilities with an experienced group leader, very few fail. And if they do, our sponsored support vehicles from Jaguar Land Rover are on hand to help. What's more, riders will experience breathtaking mountain and coastal scenery, and enjoy wonderful Onsen spa's.
"Our 2019 cycle ride, June 13th-16th 2019 starts in Takasaki and weaves through mountain passes to Echigo Yuzawa, about 108 kms. On day 2, we eat up 150kms making our way to Niigata city on the Sea of Japan. The coastline is some of the most spectacular in Japan. Day 3 takes us another 150kms inland to Aizu Wakamatsu where an Onsen hotel soothes aching limbs. The final day of 100kms heads to Fukushima City where we will be met by children from a local care home who will benefit from the funds we raise. Every rider feels the elation of completing the ride and the emotion of meeting fragile kids who don't deserve their outcomes but who will have a brighter future thanks to our efforts. Those KIWL moments are truly magical, lifelong memories.
"Are you ready for the challenge? Whoever you are, however good you are, and with a will to 'get fit and give back', you are a valid candidate."
N.B. Participants are actively discouraged from actually wearing white lycra; especially for men, it's not conducive to flattering photos.