Laureus

CHANCE TO
ride
michael vaughan
The New Year kicked off to a great start as Ashes
winning cricket captain Michael Vaughan announced
he would be setting off on a UK-wide bike ride to raise
funds for the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation.
The Laureus Ambassador, who famously inspired
England to their memorable 2005 Ashes victory,
revealed he will be leading a team of charity fundraisers
on a 12-day tour of England cricket grounds
to coincide with the One Day International series
against Australia from September 6–17. The ride will
also benefit the Cricket Foundation’s Chance to Shine
initiative, which promotes cricket across the UK.
Starting with the first One Day International at
Headingley in Leeds, Vaughan’s peloton will route via
Old Trafford in Manchester, Edgbaston in Birmingham,
the Swalec Stadium in Cardiff and the Ageas Bowl in
Southampton before finishing in London.
Vaughan said: “This is going to be a serious challenge,
but I am really looking forward to it. I’ll be cycling
462 miles over the 12 days and that is not going to be
easy, but these are two really good causes.”
Michael launched his cycle ride at Lord’s, the Home of
Cricket, where he was supported by current England
women’s cricket stars Lydia Greenway and Susie
Rowe. But the Laureus Ambassador is also recruiting
star names to join him on the ride, including Olympic
cycling great Victoria Pendleton, British tennis star
Tim Henman, England footballer Jamie Redknapp and
former England cricketers Phil Tufnell and Andrew
Strauss. But he doesn’t want to stop there.
Head to #ChancetoRide for more details on what will
be a truly unforgettable cycle experience.
- MICHAEL VAUGHAN -
LAUREUS SPORT FOR GOOD FOUNDATION
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