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Press Release - 29th June 2010 - "Carlisle - Cycle to Westminster..."

Last year John Stevenson Member of Parliament for Carlisle made a pledge that if he was elected as an MP, he would cycle from Carlisle to Westminster.  Now John is to fulfil that pledge.

In the autumn, John intends to take 5 days to cycle the 400 mile route.

As part of the event, John has decided to raise funds in aid of Eden Valley Hospice.

John said “I have always enjoyed a challenge and cycling to Westminster from Carlisle seems the perfect challenge for me as a new MP. The more I think about it the more I think it will be very demanding, however the cycle will give me a perfect opportunity to help a local cause and I am delighted that any funds raised by my challenge will go to Eden Valley Hospice which is a very worthwhile charity”.

John would be delighted if any other cycle enthusiasts would like to join him on part or the entire trip. 

John said “I am going to have to get myself fit over the summer in anticipation of this challenge and hopefully others will do the same in order to participate in the challenge with me”.

If you would like to take part in the cycle or wish to help with raising funds for Eden Valley Hospice please contact Richard Wise at twiggydog@google.com

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