Organisers behind an ambitious 500-mile charity cycle have spoken of their disappointment after being forced to postpone.
Maggie’s 500 cycle was due to take place on September 11 to raise awareness and funds for the cancer charity’s Inverness centre at Raigmore Hospital.
The inaugural event was masterminded by former commonwealth cyclist Kenny Riddle and Ark Estates managing director Willie Gray, who are hoping to raise more than £150,000.
But due to coronavirus, the ambitious challenge will now take place next September.
Around 55 people will tackle a 500 mile route through Elgin, Aviemore, Fort William, Lochcarron, Ullapool and Inverness over the course of five days.
Mr Gray added: “Myself, Kenny and the organising team have been taken back by the reaction of the participants and support team to the news. The Maggie’s 500 team are an incredible group of fundraisers and have said they are even more determined than ever to make the event a success in 2021.”
Fundraising manager for Maggie’s Highlands, Andrew Benjamin, said the charity was “humbled” by the “support and commitment” of the team.
“Maggie’s will need more support than ever moving forward and we have no doubt that this event will be a massive help,” he added.
The charity has launched a JustGiving page to raise £10,000 to recoup some of the financial losses endured due to cancelled events, search for Maggie’s Highlands.
