From Exeter to Bordeaux - on bikes!

A group of intrepid Exeter Chiefs supporters are raising money for the Exeter Foundation by cycling from Exeter to Bordeaux.

The 485 mile route of the Exeter Rugby European Cycle Challenge will take 6 days to complete, and began at the home of the Exeter Chiefs, Sandy Park today (Sunday 10 January) and finishing at the Stade Andre Moga to watch the Chiefs take on Bordeaux Bègles in the European Champions Cup.

The cyclists will be fully supported by a coach and mini-buses that will provide food, hot drinks and regular rest stops en route. Rugby clubs along the way are also being contacted to provide additional support during the ride.

Speaking about the Exeter Rugby European Cycle challenge, organiser David Cosford said: “There are a large number of cycling enthusiasts who support Exeter Rugby and this is a great opportunity to combine the two passions as well as raise money for very worthy causes. A visit to Bordeaux to watch the European Champions Cup tie is a worthy prize!"

A page has been set up on Virgin Money Giving to ensure that supporting the event is simple for everyone, more information on this can be found on the events page of www.exeterfoundation.org.uk

The European Cycle Challenge, which is sponsored by swcomms and supported by 5D Group and Exeter Rugby Club, will add to the Exeter Foundation’s non-designated fund, which can be applied for by local projects that are occurring within Exeter and its surrounding areas.

Tony Rowe, Chairman of the Exeter Foundation said: “We are pleased to support this new fundraising event for the Exeter Foundation, which will help raise funds for projects and causes in Exeter.”

Proposed Schedule

Sunday 10 January – Exeter to Poole
Monday 11th – Ferry to Cherbourg, cycle to Coutances
Tuesday 12th – Coutances to Rennes
Wednesday 13th – Rennes to Nantes
Thursday 14th – Nantes to Rochefort
Friday 15th – Rochefort to Bordeaux
Saturday 16th – Watch Match (2pm CET)
Sunday 17th – Return to Exeter via Cherbourg – Poole