The wheels have been set in motion for a team of charity cyclists in Yorkshire as they prepare for the third Tour de Calder Vets.<\/p>\n
Sporty staff members from Calder Vets have teamed up with colleagues from sister practice Paragon Veterinary Referrals, in Wakefield, to complete a challenging 50 mile bike ride around some of Calder\u2019s branches.<\/p>\n
On Sunday, April 28, the intrepid cyclists will ride between 4.5 and 50 miles on a route passing eight of Calder\u2019s 12 practices in the county \u2013 Dewsbury, Mirfield, Brighouse, Waterloo, Denby Dale, Sandal, Wakefield and Tingley.<\/p>\n
Last year, the team\u2019s pedal-pushing powers raised more than \u00a3750 which they are hoping to match during this year\u2019s challenge.<\/p>\n
All funds raised will be split between Vetlife<\/a> and Cats Protection \u2013 Calder and Paragon\u2019s chosen charities.<\/p>\n Veterinary surgeon Gemma Kilby, the event\u2019s main organiser, said: \u201cOur Tour de Calder Vets has been enjoyed by the team so much previously that we\u2019re doing it for the third year running.<\/p>\n \u201cUnfortunately this year I won\u2019t be cycling due to injury, but I\u2019ll be working with the support team to help those who are taking part.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s going to be a big challenge. The team is riding between 4.5 and 50 miles depending on their ability, but we\u2019re all primed and ready to go.<\/p>\n \u201cEveryone has pulled together to make this happen. It\u2019s a real team effort for two very good causes.<\/p>\n \u201cWe work closely with Cats Protection, which helps the local feline community, including feral colonies, by funding their neutering.<\/p>\n \u201cThey work tirelessly to improve the health and wellbeing of local cats and we want to help them as much as possible to continue the great work they do.<\/p>\n \u201cVetlife is a vital charity offering professional mental health support, financial assistance, information and resources to all members of the veterinary profession.<\/p>\n \u201cMental health issues are all too common in our profession, which is why the work Vetlife does is so important.\u201d<\/p>\n