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  • 14 May 2015
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    Howards Employee Takes on Five Nations Sponsored Bike Ride

    Daniel Sparks recently embarked on a journey of 1,000 miles across five nations, find out more here...

Daniel Sparks, Parts Advisor at Howards Citroen and Honda in Taunton, together with his two friends Tom and Nick, will be taking on a strenuous bike ride in June. Cycling from John o’ Groats in Scotland through to Northern Ireland and Ireland, they will then travel then across to Wales before finally making the long cycling journey down to Lands-End at the tip of the Cornish coast.

The overall trip will cover a distance of 1,000 miles and a total elevation which extends over the height of Mount Everest. They aim to complete this challenge over the course of 17 days of cycling, with a couple of days rest in-between.

Daniel Sparks commented, “This ride would not be possible without the help of companies like Howards Citroen who have generously supplied us with one of their vehicles to get us up to the top to start the ride, Howards Honda who have donated a full tank of fuel. And also the bicycle chain Bridgwater for offing us discount on all the necessary gear for the ride.”

Daniel and his friends are attempting this challenge to aid and raise as much money as they can for local charities St Margret’s Somerset Hospice and Children’s Hospice South West. Both charities have been helping the people of the local community for many years and rely on public support to be able to continue their good work.

To make a donation click here. 

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