Gear up for a great cause

Cycle4Cynthia is back for it’s 21st year on Sunday 22nd September.

Cycle4Cynthia takes cyclists on a scenic journey through the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside, starting and finishing at Lamport Hall, the stunningly historic country house based in Northampton.

The annual charity bike ride has raised more than £789,000 for Cynthia Spencer Hospice care since its launch 21 years ago.

Keen cyclists looking for a challenge can sign up for the newly extended 70-mile fundraising course.

In 2023, Kate Stamp took part in memory of her friend Rachel who was a patient at the hospice.

She said: “My friend Rachel passed away a couple of years ago from cancer and she was at Cynthia Spencer Hospice. Events like this are a good thing to do to give back.”

“I was really nervous at the beginning because I was on my own and I didn’t have any supporters, but the atmosphere was amazing, and everyone was cheering us on.”

Participants can pick the distance they travel to match their ability and supporters can also get involved in the family friendly activities at Lamport Hall.

Anita Frith, Director of Income Generation & Communications at the hospice, said: “We have taken on board feedback from the keen cyclists in the county, we’ve listened, and we’ve acted. Now we are proud and excited to introduce our new 70-mile route being launched this year.
“It is fantastic to be able to offer a more challenging course for those that want a longer route, as well as continue to provide the 25 mile and 50-mile options. “We hope that the local community will support this fantastic fundraiser.”

Cynthia Spencer Hospice, a pioneer in modern hospice care, provides comprehensive palliative care services in West Northamptonshire. Named after Lady Cynthia Spencer and supported by the current Earl Spencer as a patron, the hospice offers a range of services including inpatient care, outpatient services, and a specialist palliative care team operating in various local hospitals.

For more information and to sign up to this year’s Cycle4Cynthia event, scan the qr code or visit: www.cynthiaspencer.org.uk/c4c