West Lothian locals are being urged to get on their bikes and pedal to support Social Bite’s Break the Cycle campaign which aims to raise £1m to fund vital projects to end homelessness.
Following a successful first event last year, it’s back again for 2022 and invites participants to make the 60-mile cycle from Glasgow to Edinburgh with the goal of raising significant funds to support its movement to end homelessness.
New for this year, is a 20-mile route setting off from Linlithgow Palace, perfect for West Lothian locals to get involved and support the landmark fundraiser.
Situated on the banks of Linlithgow Loch, the stunning location will see bikers of all ages and abilities set off on their 20-mile route, culminating at the home of Scottish Rugby, BT Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh. Here, fundraisers, along with their friends and families, will enjoy performances from a range of local acts and enjoy refreshments as the cyclists cross the finish line.
If the 20-mile route is still too long, participants are encouraged to join in on the three-mile route, which takes cyclists around the BT Murrayfield site. The starting points of the different routes will be staggered so everyone can cross the finish line together.
The Break the Cycle event will take place on Sunday, September 4, with Olympic hero Sir Chris Hoy, Glasgow Warriors managing director and former Scotland rugby captain, Al Kellock leading the charge and riding from Glasgow to Edinburgh followed by players from Glasgow Warriors.
Capital Radio’s Jennifer Reoch has also pledged to join the 60-mile cycle and Scottish legend Elaine C Smith will be at the end site to offer guests some comic relief.
As well as the physical event in September, there’s the opportunity to show your support by taking on your own 60-mile challenges to raise money, as the virtual challenges can be designed to suit everyone, using any mode or method.
Josh Littlejohn MBE, co-founder of Social Bite, said: “Break the Cycle is back this year, bigger and better and thrilled to have Sir Chris and Al on board to once again help us raise much-needed funds to break the cycle of homelessness. Those opting for the 20-mile cycle will start at Linlithgow Palace and get to see to take in the West Lothian sights as they make their way to Edinburgh.
“The funds raised at Break the Cycle will help us support people across the country who have experienced homelessness, whether that’s through supporting people to find a safe place to call home, empowering people to get a job, or by providing free, fresh food to people who are homeless or in food poverty.”
“With our new routes this year, the support of our famous faces getting involved, and what promises to be a real festival feel at the finish line at BT Murrayfield, we’re in for a really exciting event. Sign up to join this year’s Break the Cycle to raise vital funds to end homelessness.”
To find out more, sign-up, or donate, please visit: breakthecycle.co.uk
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