Friday, 22nd August 2008
Lifecyclists undeterred after 10 drop out
The morale of the remaining 25 cyclists in this year's HSBC LifeCycle Challenge remains high, despite 10 cyclists having had to drop out, a spokesman for the challenge said today.
A cyclist gave up yesterday morning, another five on Wednesday and four earlier on.
Spokesman Karen Zammit told The Times that the cyclist who stopped yesterday morning did so because of physical and psychological tiredness.
Six of the other cyclists suffered knee injuries, one had a severe migraine, another had to stop because of fear of cycling at night and one because of open sores.
The team yesterday cycled 176 kilometres from Jaèn to Antequera, in Andalucia in southern Spain.
Although it was a shorter route than Wednesday's 256 kilometres, it was still a tough ride since the terrain is hilly.
The team will today be joined by HSBC staff members who will cycle with the challengers along the last leg of some 500 kilometres to the finish line in Casablanca, Morocco.
The HSBC team are expected to start cycling tomorrow.
The challenge is raising funds for the Renal Unit of Mater Dei Hospital. SMS donations can be made on: 5061 7378 for €2.33 (Lm1), 5061 8927 for €6.99 (Lm3), 5061 9219 for €11.65 (Lm5).
One can also donate money by sending a cheque or postal order to Life Cycle Organisation, c/o Renal Unit, Mater Dei Hospital, Malta.
Direct transfers may be made to HSBC account 061198792050, or Bank of Valletta account 14814521017.
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