Young Doncaster Rovers fans get on their bikes
Young Doncaster Rovers supporters are lucky when half term rolls around as they have the possibility to hang out with the players as part of the benefits of being one of the Junior Rovers who meet at the clubs Cantley Park training ground
But now there is even more for the juniors to get involved in as Rovers Community Foundation opens up the Rovers Bike Club.
Many children arrived at Cantley Park with bikes, helmets and parents in tow, ready to take part in an active morning used to get blood pumping and hearts racing before watching the Rovers players being put through their paces on the training pitch.
Led by Rovers’ Health and Wellbeing Manager Richard Bailey, the Bike Club was launched with a ride from the gates of Rovers’ training facility and through Sandall Beat Woods. Part funded by organisation Bike Club, which is a joint venture led by ContinYou, UK Youth and CTC – the national cyclists’ organisation, representatives from Bike Club and Bike It also joined in the initial Rovers Bike Club.
“I am delighted with the turn out for the first Bike Club,” said Health and Wellbeing Manager Richard.
“I think that the event shows the importance of all the family coming together on a bonding day with everyone concerned having a great time.”
Gavin Wood, Bike Club Development Officer added: “It’s great to see a football club like Doncaster Rovers embracing cycling and offering it to the people of Doncaster, alongside the other health and wellbeing activities the Club offers. The turnout was fantastic and I look forward to seeing more people riding bikes at Cantley Park in the future.