Hankook supports 400km charity cycle ride across Kenya

Global tyre giant Hankook is switching its attention to cycling this winter with the launch of plans to support transport charity Transaid in a 400 km charity cycle ride across Kenya.

Hankook has pledged its support for Gary Williams, a 55 year old former tyre fitter who is now on the board of Transaid and works for Direct Tyre Management.

Hankook, which has its UK headquarters in Daventry, is the key sponsor of Gary’s efforts which will see him tackle the ride in November.

Other cyclists taking part include BBC Radio 2’s own traffic expert Sally ‘traffic’ Boazman and Gary said he was really looking forward to the fundraising effort. “This is a huge challenge for me but such a worthwhile cause,’’ said Gary, who lives near Worcester, and is already in training for the cycle ride.

“At the moment I’m cycling 20 miles at a time and just thinking about the amazing views across Rift Valley and Lake Victoria.’’

The 400km ride gets underway in Nairobi before heading through Rift Valley to Kisumu in an event set to raise thousands of pounds for the charity.

Hankook’s UK commercial sales manager Barrie Horrocks said he was delighted that the tyre giant would be part of this massive fundraising event which will help people in Africa benefit from safe, affordable and efficient transport.

“As a global company Hankook is involved in transportation around the world and to be partcipating in such a prestigious and worthwhile event is ideal for us,’’ said Barrie.

“Transaid is committed to making transport systems more affordable, available and efficient in developing countries and we fully support this initiative,’’ said Barrie.