Chance to join Waterloo 200 cycling team

UK: Fancy joining the Waterloo Air Products team participating in a 200 mile cycle ride to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo?

A team from the Kent-based air distribution equipment manufacturer will be among 200 cyclists riding the 200 miles Major Percy travelled to bring London the news of the Duke of Wellington’s victory. It was 200 years ago when Major Henry Percy of the 14th Light Dragoons, the Duke’s only aide-de-camp to have survived the battle unscathed, was entrusted with the task of carrying news of the victory by horse and carriage to London. 

If you have the stamina, a Waterloo 200 Rider package worth £650 is up for grabs. You have a chance to join Waterloo’s team and take part in this historic journey. Cyclists will be expected to ride 120 miles on the first day, followed by the last 80 on the second day where they will finish at Wellington Barracks in London opposite Buckingham Palace.

The bike ride is being held on June 19 in association with Ride of the Lions, the Waterloo 200 Association and in aid of Walking with the Wounded Charity. Three of Waterloo’s employees – Matreya Southgate, Adam Osborne and Stuart Fritter – will be amongst the 200 setting off from the Wellington Museum in Waterloo, Belgium.

Those with an ability to take part in the ride should email the team at [email protected]

The winner will be drawn on the 15th April 2015.

For more information on the cycle ride, visit the Ride of the Lions website. To provide financial support to the Waterloo team, visit the team’s donation page.