Sunday, 21st May 2017
Another successful Redwick Challenge is over. The 2017 edition saw 36 riders tackle the near 2 mile Redwick circuit, on a lovely Spring day. Choristers, friends, and locals joined in, spurred on by family and friends who came to see the spectacle. There was some amazing feats achieved by the riders, but none of this could be achieved without the army of support people who helped with lap counting, getting refreshments, providing food, registration, massage and numerous other tasks that need to be undertaken. Before we get to the riders, a big thank you to Dave Kirton, Peter Williams, Sharon Ward, Chris Nolan, Jane Stallard, Stefan Edwards and Ron Stewart, the supporters and the local people at Redwick and the Rose Inn.
On to the riding, amazingly five riders achieved more than 100 miles, with Brian Stephens completing 62 laps (120 miles) to take the top male prize. Best female was Carolyn Griffiths with 25 laps (49 miles). The choir recently lost one of its treasured members, Theo Roberts who was always the first man to help out at any event the choir, and the cycle club put on. In his memory, the Theo Roberts Memorial Cup was commissioned and it was ridden for by the four sections of the Choir (Tenor, 2nd Tenor, Baritone and Bass). It was fitting that the first running of this competition was won by the Baritone Section, of which Theo was a treasured member.
This was part of a series of events the choir and its associated cycle club and golf section, are putting on this year to raise money for the Severn View Sensory Garden project in Chepstow, to help enhance the lives of Dementia sufferers the home caters for. A big thank you to all involved, and over £430 was raised on the day.
