To mark the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo, staff from Waterloo Air Products plc will be among 200 cyclists riding the 200 miles travelled by Major Percy to bring London the news of the Duke of Wellington’s victory.
To mark the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo, staff from Waterloo Air Products plc will be among 200 cyclists riding the 200 miles travelled by Major Percy to bring London the news of the Duke of Wellington’s victory.
For anyone with the stamina, a Waterloo 200 Rider package worth £650 is up for grabs. It offers a chance to join Waterloo’s team and take part in the historic journey. Cyclists will be expected to ride 120 miles on the first day, followed by the last 80 on the second day where they will finish at Wellington Barracks in London, opposite Buckingham Palace.
The bike ride is being held on 19 June in association with Ride of the Lions, the Waterloo 200 Association and in aid of Walking with the Wounded Charity. Three of Waterloo’s employees have already secured places to take up the challenge.
Matreya Southgate, Adam Osborne and Stuart Fritter will be amongst the 200 setting off from the Wellington Museum in Waterloo, Belgium.
For the chance to ride alongside Waterloo’s team email Waterloo200@waterloo.co.uk
The winner will be drawn on the 15 April. People should only apply if they are able to cycle the 200 miles.
For more information visit www.rideofthelions.co.uk/#!the-waterloo-200-ride/c1tdy and to sponsor the team go to http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/team/WaterlooAirProducts