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So far in 2019, we have supported 3 teams to attend the European youth championships in Pila. This was something Charlie was looking forward to, and we hope this will continue to inspire the young people of our cycling community.
During the summer we supported Joe Brooks and Corran Carrick Anderson in off-road events.
This winter we so far have been able to support several trips to Belgium.
Simon Wyllie
Finn Mansfield
Alec Gregory
Thomas wadsworth
Callum Macloed
Jenson Young
Katie Scott
The Welsh Cycling Academy supporting 7 riders, mostly to experience their first trip to Belgium.
Corran Carrick Anderson
Sam Smith
Joe Thorp
Mat Ellis Training Day for up to 30 young people.
For some this is their first trip and others are gaining lots of racing in Belgium.
We love to see young riders of all abilities experience what Charlie enjoyed. It’s about trying and taking part.
Our Applications close for December and next year we will have new dates for all applications.
Please look at the www.rideforcharlie.com for updated information on application criteria.
Thank you to all those people who support Charlie’s fund, without this support we wouldn't be able to help our young people of the future.
Thank you from The Van Der Craig Family xx
Amelie Wayte
Well done all of you !
This is helping so many up and coming riders. It’s so inspiring to see what people’s generosity and empathy is doing to help these riders. ❤️💪
This is absolutely amazing....... some really hard work and rewarding achievements coming from this, it’s lovely to hear about all this going on in Charlie’s memory, keeping his spirit alive. 💛💛💛
Amazing work, guys. What an incredible legacy. Much love xx 💜
What an impressive number of riders you have supported! Thank you
Amazing stuff, well done all xxx
Amy Cantelo
Hi Nick/Sarah, your web link in the above post isn't working, should it be www.rideforcharlie.com rather than www.rideforcharlie.net
Recently rideforcharlie supported @thomas.wads05 .
" I just wanted to say a massive thanks for the opportunity in Belgium. It was soooo fun and i enjoyed every second of it off and on the bike. I was and am so proud to of ridden for Charlie. Thankyou again! Thomas :)"
Thank you thomas xx
#vandercraig
Last weekend was a busy one. #rideforcharlie and @hopetech supported a coaching day for 34 young cyclo cross boys and girls .
Coaches and rider experts attended the day, organised by mat ellis a cyclo cross expert and previous racer. @nick1craig @islabikes_uk @poldham77
The feedback was full of charlies enthusiasm and fun. Thank you to everyone who attended to make this a special day for these young aspiring athletes. 💛
Thank you so much to everyone involved in this, absolute class. As a bonus it made our Florence crawl up to bed early. Great people in a great location.
Thank you so much for this fantastic opportunity, Libby loved it 💛
Thankyou I learned a lot and really enjoyed the day and made lots of friends. 🚲🚴🚵💜
As a parent I loved seeing the youngsters engaging with the coaches, trying so hard and still having lots of fun. Great thanks to the ace coaches and to Rideforcharlie and @hopetech for making this CX session possible😀
What a great day! Thanks so much for arranging it and asking Michael to come along.
Don't forget to order your charlie hat @bigbobblehats and hoodies and t shirts from @bikeninjashop
All profits go towards supporting #rideforcharlie . Thank you xx
Do they do a ride for Charlie cap ?
During the summer, Rideforcharlie supported 3 teams to go to the European Youth championships. Overall the teams had an amazing experience and we hope this has given them the inspiration to continue with their journey. We always like to think Charlie would too feel this inspiration and excitement for the future.
Here are some pictures and quotes from the teams. Please see the website for team reports.
"Overall, it was one of the best experiences of our lives and it was thanks to rideforcharlie. We can all definitely say that being part of a rideforcharlie team gave us motivation during some of the tough races because it felt like you were riding for a cause as well as for fun"
"We left Pila with smiles in our faces, knowing we had given everything we had. We made many new friends and accumulated life lasting memories. We are really grateful to Ride for Charlie for the generous funding that allowed us to be part of this amazing European experience. we had given everything we had. We made many new friends and accumulated life lasting memories. We are really grateful to Ride for Charlie for the generous funding that allowed us to be part of this amazing European experience."
www.rideforcharlie.com #rideforcharlie #vandercraig
It was amazing to be in Pila as a spectator and to see the teams riding so passionately for #rideforcharlie Well done to the riders and everyone behind the scenes 💛👊🏼💛
We are glad to announce our first weekend of heart screening in memory of Charlie x
Please use this code to book yourself, family and friends to access your free screening.
We hope to see lots of familiar faces.
Thank you to so many people that have raised money for www.rideforcharlie.com and for Cardiac Risk in the Young (C-R-Y) in memory of Charlie. There have been some amazing challenges and Charlie would be so proud of you all. THANK YOU xxxx💛
#rideforcharlie #vandercraig
Lisa Bunce
Thank you very much, I had been trying for a while to get my son tested, with out success but have now booked him a place.
The work you do is amazing and can’t thank you enough for opportunity’s like this to get our children checked. Love always xx
Tina Railton, get Ems booked on.
Thank you xx
Fantastic, thank you 😊
Brilliant, well done the Craig’s 🚴🏻♀️👌
Simon Beldon
Excellent well done!!.👍
Shirley Turner Rawding this.
We’re booked in and are very grateful for the opportunity. Thanks 💕
@mtb_marathon @bikeonscott @rideforcharlie @nick1craig @tom_craig97 @sarahcraigss @charlie_craig15
What a weekend at the hope mtb marathon.Massive thanks to the amazing organisers and their team for their hard work .Allowing us all to get together and ride our bikes. Charlie would of loved this weekend and I know he would be so amazed at everyone's kind words and thoughts.
It's hard to believe this is our 3rd marathon without charlie, we can't thank you all enough for your love and generosity.xxxx💛💛💛💛
Lovely Charlie 💛 Love to you all xxx
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What a gorgeous photo of Charlie x
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Great event... and a fitting tribute ❤❤
Much love 💛
See you again next year
Such a gorgeous photo of Charlie enjoying what he loved most! Bikes and chocolate! 😘💛 a beautiful weekend xxxxxxxx
That face 🌟🌈💛💛 xx
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What a fantastic photo .... and brilliant event, so many riders stopped at Charlie’s cairn 🥰💛💛
Wonderful weekend guys.👍
This image makes my heart skip a beat 😢❤️😢❤️😢
MTB-Marathon Series Big Bobble Hats
@nick1craig @charlie_craig15
There will be some of the charlie big bobble hats for sale at the marathon this weekend. Looking forward to seeing you all xx
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Please bring any painted stones for charlies cairn to the mtb marathon.Either leave with us at the scott tent or carry with you on your ride. Charlies cairn is just past twenty trees on your way back into hayfield.
Thank you xx
Will bring one from Shropshire 💚
Just finished these.💛
A beautiful spot 💙
Olivia Nuttall
We are very thankful to all the kind donations for the #rideforcharlie raffle. Tickets will be on sale at the Hope marathon all day Saturday and Sunday morning. Price £5 a ticket. The raffle will be drawn prior to the start of the marathon on Sunday.
Look forward to seeing you all.
This year Scott have donated a Spark RC Comp (2020 model) bike for the raffle, in addition to lots of other prizes from the event sponsors.
@mtb_marathon @bikeonscott @torqfitness @schwalbetyresuk @coffee2go @caddyrack @vintagecatering @hopetech @bikeninjashop @squirtcyclingproducts_uk @ultimatesportsengineering
Same would like tickets but not going 🤷🏻♂️ is this possible?
Is there a way of buying tickets if we arent there next Saturday and Sunday?
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