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Brotton's Rachel revs up to raise some cash
NEMAG’s Teeside fundraiser Rachel Leonard’s plans for a 3,000 mile round the coast of Britain charity bike ride were ruined after a mean thief stole her motorbike.
But now they’re right back on track!
As the Gazette reported, Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) member and L-rider Rachel, 20, of Brotton, parked her metallic blue Honda CG 125cc in Lorne Street, Middlesbrough, on Sunday March 4.
It was double locked, but she was heartbroken after a mean thief stole it.
It’s never been seen since.
However, after rethinking her plans and getting some assistance in obtaining a replacement imported bike, Rachel is now getting ready to complete her single handed marathon trek in August.
She said: “I am indebted to Keith Hawk, of Hawk Motorcycles, of Darlington.
“He’s helped me source an imported Superbyke RBP 125cc motorbike and has donated me some panniers and other gear.
“It was very disappointing to have to postpone the trip two months ago due to someone’s greed, but now I’m raring to go!”
Rachel, a trainee chef at a Guisborough pub, will start on her Round Britain Ride on August 10 at Guisborough, finishing at Great Ayton on August 24.
Rachel will raise money for Riders for Health, a charity which helps African medics to ride motorcycles and reach outlying communities and hopes to raise around £3,000.
Anyone who wants to contribute to Rachel’s fund can call 07886 830004, or visit the website www.justgiving/rachels125
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