On Yer Bike!

01/08/2008

Across the country, the nation's shoe repairers are dusting off their saddles, oiling their gears and strapping on their helmets ready for the Cycling for Shoe Recycling challenge.

From Friday 5th to Tuesday 9th September 2008 two teams of shoe repairers from the industry's suppliers organisation, Cutting Edge, will cycle from Aberdeen to Lyme Regis with the aim of raising £20,000 for Children in Need.

Chris Wilson, Chair of the Cutting Edge committee, said:

'This is a fantastic opportunity for repairers, wholesalers and manufacturers of the shoe repair industry to raise thousands of pounds for Children in Need.

'We have chosen National Shoe Repair Week for the challenge so we can promote the green aspect of our trade.'

He added: 'We would like to encourage people to recycle their shoes rather than throw them away, hence our slogan Mend them dont dump them'.'