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Big Johns Promotion Bike Ride Tour Charity bike ride in memory of Richie Humphreys Dad, John Humphreys who passed away last year.As a family they will never be able to thank the amazing people at St Luke’s enough for the love and care they showed John.Whilst sitting with him in his final days, Richie wanted to think of a way to raise money and awareness for this brilliant charity.
I will also be remembering my dad, Derek who passed away at St Luke’s in 2006 and also Mel Hogg, my friends sister who we rode for in 2016 and raised over £18,000 for this amazing charity.
So on the 23rd of June 2023 we will be embarking on a huge bike ride.Starting at Bramall Lane and St Luke’s Sheffield we will visit all the football grounds John watched Sheffield United gain promotion at.Darlington 1982Wolverhampton Wanderers 1989Leicester City 1990The challenge will be Approx 500 miles over 5 days.approx 23000 ft of climbing.Please join us for any of this promotion bike ride, short or long stints.Ride to raise money and awareness for the amazing St Luke’s hospice in Sheffield.Dates 23rd - 27th JuneFri 23rd June Sheffield to Wolverhampton Wanderers - Tamworth (overnight stay)Sat 24th June Tamworth to Leicester City to Sheffield (overnight stay)Sun 25th June Sheffield - Darlington (overnight stay)Mon 26th June Darlington - Hartlepool- York (overnight stay)Tues 27th June York - Sheffield -St Luke’s.