Today, the 14th June, Leeds Rhinos number 14 Stevie Ward has fittingly backed the Quest 14 challenge which kicks off a week tomorrow.
Ward, who has held the Rhinos squad number 14 for the last few seasons, has thrown his weight behind Keith Senior’s cycling challenge which will see him and a team of cyclists ride from France to Britain over 8 days.
Rhinos number 14 commented: “Quest 14 is one fantastic concept and challenge. To cycle over 1000 miles on a bike is unbelievable. Keith Senior may have hung up his boots a few years back but he still doesn’t shy away from hard-work! Obviously my Leeds Rhinos squad number is 14 so it is fitting that I back this cycle ride. I urge everyone to back the team, donate via the official fundraising page or by text and help Leeds Rugby Foundation and the three other fantastic charities change lives. I and the rest of my Leeds Rhinos teammates will be welcoming the Quest14 team back home on the pitch when they deliver our match-ball for the Catalan Dragons game.”
2013 saw the launch of 'Quest 13', the first in a series of challenges to be completed by a team of staff from Leeds Rugby Foundation (LRF), led by Leeds Rhinos legend and LRF's Keith Senior.
This year a five strong team, led by Senior, will take on 'Quest 14' a gruelling 8-day challenge which will see them cycling from Perpignan in the South of France, all the way through to Leeds starting on 22nd June, 2014.
To link into the Tour de France launch, the team will cycle the Leeds – Harrogate route on the final day of the challenge, covering 134 miles and finishing at the world famous Headingley Carnegie Stadium in time to deliver the match ball prior to Leeds Rhinos vs Catalan Dragons Super League Encounter on Sunday 29th June (meaning a 4am departure!).
The challenge, which follows Senior's 4 marathons in the 4 weeks of April, will take in over 1,000 miles and the team will have 8 days to complete it! To see just how hard they will have to work, check out the scheduled biking itinerary below….
Itinerary
Day 1 22nd June Perpignan – Gaillac 136 miles
Day 2 23rd June Gaillac – Perigueux 130 miles
Day 3 24th June Perigeux – Poitiers 117 miles
Day 4 25th June Poitiers – Le Mans 115 miles
Day 5 26th June Le Mans – Caen (overnight ferry) 100 miles
Day 6 27th June Portsmouth – Leamington Spa 134 miles
Day 7 28th June Leamington Spa – Headingley 144 miles
Day 8 29th June Grand Depart Stage 1 + Harrogate – Headingley 134 miles
Total 1,010 miles
A percentage of the raised funds from this unique event will be donated to three other life changing charities; Sue Ryder – Wheatfields, The Laura Crane Youth Cancer Trust and Joining Jack.
As well as giving something back to other charities, Leeds Rugby Foundation will benefit greatly from these funds as they continue to 'Change lives through Sport'.
Show your support by donating here: https://mydonate.bt.com/events/quest14/124032
Alternatively you can Text QUES14 and their amount £2, £3, £4, £5 or £10 to 70070.
DON'T FORGET FANS WHO DONATES £14 (or multiples of) TO THE QUEST 14 CHALLENGE WILL BE PUT INTO A DRAW TO WIN A UNIQUELY SIGNED QUEST 14 JERSEY AS WELL AS THE FOLLOWING:
– Signed Leeds Rhinos Shirt
· – 4 x match tickets + Long bar
· – 2 x invite to post event celebration
Thank you for your support.