Cycling enthusiasts needed to break world record

Cycling enthusiasts are being given the chance to go down in history and raise money for The Christie by breaking the current world record for electricity generated within 24 hours by pedalling static bicycles.

The record currently stands at 12,953 watt hours and organisers are looking for as many people as possible to take part to help smash this target.

The attempt is taking place at Manchester Velodrome, starting 5pm on Friday 1st October and will finish at 5pm the following day.

Refreshments and entertainment will be provided and participation is free.

The attempt is being organised by the original fruit malt loaf company Soreen who will donate five pence to The Christie for every watt hour of energy produced. It is hoped £10,000 will be raised for the leading cancer centre.

All participants will receive a goody bag and if the attempt is successful, record breakers will receive an official Guinness World Record certificate. The top three cyclists who generate the most amount of electricity will also win donated prizes which include a top-of-the-range bicycle worth £500. All record breakers will also be entered into a free prize draw to win a holiday for four people.

To register your involvement visit www.soreen.com/squidgyenergy from the 10th September 2010.

For more information please contact:

Maria Jackson - Communications Officer

tel: 0161 446 3613

mobile: 07795 413893

e-mail: Maria.Jackson@christie.nhs.uk

Jenny Kirby - Communications Officer

tel: 0161 446 3840

mobile: 07748 334528

e-mail: Jenny.Kirby@christie.nhs.uk