Alton Cycling club had a great turnout for the 4th edition of the Jim Woods Memorial Audax. More than 80 riders set off from Beech village Hall on a circular 102Km route through some of Hampshire’s most scenic countryside taking in parts of the Itchen, Test and Dever Valleys.
The annual ride is in memory of Jim Woods who tragically died in 2020 from a brain tumour. All proceeds from the event are donated to Brainstrust, a wonderful UK charity who support people affected by this devastating condition.
The ride is organised each year by Alton Cycling Club’s John Heath who says:
“Jim Woods was a good friend and a much loved and respected Alton Cycling Club member. I take pride and comfort from having been able to organise the Jim Woods Memorial Rides for the last 4 years.
This year’s event was another success with more than 80 entrants who enjoyed the ride and the hospitality of Alton Cycling Club at the finish. I was particularly touched that we had almost £200 in voluntary donations at the end of the ride, even though the riders had already paid an entry fee to take part in the event. Almost £1,000 will be on its way to Brainstrust to contribute towards its excellent work with brain tumour sufferers.”
On their return to Beech, finishers were rewarded by a wonderful selection of refreshments and home-made cakes. Tremendous thanks to everyone who supported the ride and to the many helpers who made the event such a great success!
The provisional date for next year’s event is 12th July 2026.
