Intrepid cyclists defeat the Pendle Predator!
Sunday 7th August saw over 300 cyclists take to the
hills and conquer the tough climbs and descents that the
cottages4you Pendle Predator Cycle Challenge had to
offer. "It may have been brutal climbing over 11,000ft
in total but it was also beautiful" said Pennine Events
Director Mark Sandamas, who was one of the successful
riders.
The exceptional countryside of Pendle, Bowland and the
Ribble Valley formed the backdrop as the riders, who had
come from as far afield as Scotland and the south-east,
covered much the same ground as tackled by pro riders on
last years' National Road Race Championships.
Nick Rudge of
cottages4you was also amongst the riders and said:
"As a sponsor for the fifth year running, we have seen
the Pendle Predator Cycle Challenge go from strength to
strength and this year was no exception. It was
fantastic to see so many people take part and make the
most of Pendle's beautiful surroundings. We were
delighted that the cottages4you team had 16 members this
year including myself, other members of staff and
family. As a local business we are proud to support an
event that attracts thousands of visitors to the area
and this year was another resounding success!"
For those who were not so keen on saddling up, local
construction company, the Eric Wright Group also got on
board with Pennine Events and Pendle Borough Council and
supported a FREE cycle show that ran alongside the
cottages4you Pendle Predator at Rolls Royce Sports
Ground, Barnoldswick.
Whilst the riders headed off out and around Pendle
and the Ribble Valley, friends and family relaxed and
experienced all the village had to offer, including;
exciting stunt displays, circus skills, pedal your own
sensational fruit smoothie kept people entertained
throughout the day whilst a masseuse proved very popular
easing tired limbs.
Mark Sandamas, of Pennine Events remarked "Pendle is a
superb base for cycling as also shown by last year's
National Championship. It's been another good year for
the Festival as it continues to see more people cycling
more often"