Swansea City AFC Foundation launch 'Swans Cycle Challenge'

Swansea City AFC Foundation is excited to announce the Swans Cycle Challenge, its first charity bike ride raising funds for the Foundation’s health projects and to help tackle prostate cancer.

Working in partnership with Prostate Cymru and Maggie’s Cancer Care, the cycle will aim to raise awareness of prostate cancer and provide support to families of those recovering from the disease.

The Swans Cycle Challenge will become an annual event raising much needed funds for a local cause each year.

Swansea City AFC Foundation aim to raise £25,000 through this event which will allow the Foundation to plan and host a prostate cancer testing event at the Swansea.com Stadium in partnership with the Barry Kilby Prostate Cancer Appeal, which has held events at football clubs across the UK.

In Wales prostate cancer affects one in eight men, and when there is a family history of the disease the risk increases to one in three, which makes it likely that all Swans fans know someone affected by the disease. Catching prostate cancer early drastically increases chances of survival, making testing events such as these crucial for saving lives.

The Swans Cycle Challenge route will see riders travel more than 150 miles over two days, with cyclists starting at the home of West Bromwich Albion and finishing at the Swansea.com Stadium ahead of the final Championship fixture of the 2022-23 season between the Swans and West Brom at the Swansea.com Stadium.

Riders will depart from The Hawthorns on Friday May 5, cycling to Hereford where they will stay overnight. On Saturday May 6 riders will cycle from Hereford to the Swansea.com Stadium. All participants will then have the opportunity to attend the Swansea City vs West Bromwich Albion fixture on Monday May 8 taking part in a lap of honour around the pitch.

Spaces are limited to 50 people, with a registration fee of £100 and a commitment to raise a minimum of £250 in sponsorship.

Sponsorship funds will be collected via Just Giving. Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

The registration fee will cover:

• Transport to West Brom
• Bike transport to West Brom
• Lunch on both days
• Drinks and snacks at stops
• Hotel in Hereford
• Bespoke cycle jersey
• Ride insurance
• Support vehicles
• Medical support
• Bike maintenance support
• Match ticket for Swansea v West Brom (May 8)

Registration closes Monday April 10.

If you don’t want to join the ride but would like to donate to the appeal, please click HERE.