A CYCLE ride is set to return this year, this time prepared for Covid-19 obstacles. Organised by Shaftesbury Rotary Club, it is hoped the charity bike ride will be able to go ahead on May 16 in a Covid-secure manner, after falling victim to the virus outbreak last year. Measures will be in place including the event beginning at Castle Hill, enabling social distancing, and staggered starting times. Money raised from sign up fees and sponsors will be donated to Prostate Cancer UK. Whether the cycling novice or a seasoned rider, participants can either take part in a 12, 25 or 50-mile route, boasting the sites of north Dorset.
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Some racial and ethnic groups suffer relatively more often, and fare worse, from common ailments compared to others. Prostate cancer is one disease where.
He thanked the companies that had sponsored his events and the person who nominated him, as well as all the quiz teams that had helped to raise so much money over the years.
For Chris Pedlar, it is about raising awareness as well as money. After his own battle with prostate cancer more than five years ago the Environment Agency specialist has dedicated his time to the cause.
Through his work and beyond, Mr Pedlar has spoken frankly to many groups about the need for men to get themselves checked from middle age onwards, especially black men, who be at higher risk.