Hankook sets Gary on the road for charity cycle ride

Staff from tyre giant Hankook in Daventry were on hand to give charity cyclist Gary Williams a big send off as he heads to Kenya for a 400km charity cycle ride.

Gary is raising money for Transaid – a charity committed to making transport systems more affordable, available and efficient in developing countries.

The 55 year old joins cyclists including Radio 2’s Sally ‘traffic’ Boazman for the ride which gets underway in Nairobi on Saturday November 10 before heading through Rift Valley to Kisumu in an event set to raise thousands of pounds for the charity.

“Gary has been in intensive training to ensure he is physically prepared for the challenge ahead and popped into our Daventry headquarters as part of his final preparations,’’ said Barrie Horrocks, Hankook’s commercial sales manager.

“As a global company Hankook is involved in transportation around the world and to be participating in such a prestigious and worthwhile event is ideal for us,’’ said Barrie. “We wish Gary all the best and look forward to welcoming him back after the cycle ride.’’

For further details of the cycle ride and to sponsor Gary’s efforts log onto www.justgiving.com/garycycleskenya