Posted by on 14 March 2012 | Comments

By Paul Bulzacchelli

Lichfield and Leicester accountancy practice, Inspired Accountants, has pledged sponsorship to ensure much needed energy drinks and bars are provided to all competitors in this year’s Charity Challenge Cycle Ride.

The Charity Challenge Cycle Ride, which is in aid of Diabetes UK, takes place on Sunday 1^st April starting in Four Ashes in Staffordshire.   The course covers 107 undulating miles, taking in on route Ironbridge, The Wrekin, Much Wenlock and Church Stretton.

Commenting on their sponsorship, Paul Bulzacchelli Managing Director of Inspired Accountants said: “I became involved with the Charity Challenge Cycle Ride due to a business associate, Phil Watson. He explained about the cause which I know is close to his heart for personal reasons.  He also explained about the challenge that he individually will be undertaking in cycling the 107-mile course, which undulates and climbs in excess of 3,500ft, in a single speed bicycle.”

In 2011 the event raised over £3,500 for Diabetes UK and event organisers are aiming for a higher total this year.

Phil Watson of Lichfield, who will be attempting the cycle challenge in a single speed bicycle commented:  “The whole event has to be professionally and safely organised. Inspired Accountants’ generous sponsorship will provide much needed energy bars and drinks for the riders to replenish the thousands of calories they will expend on route. In turn this will help riders to ‘survive’ the route and successfully earn their sponsorship for Diabetes UK.”

There will also be a shorter 13-mile cycle ride on the day. If you are interested in taking part or sponsoring the event, further information can be found at www.i-tms.co.uk/i-tmschallenge2012.html.