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Jens Voigt heads to New Forest for charity ride this weekend – and you can join him

Rider aiming for Hour record tonight also appearing at Cycle Show at NEC

Irrespective of whether his attempt on the Hour record this evening succeeds, Jens Voigt’s status as one of cycling’s legends is already assured. And after what promises to be a gripping solo ride on the boards this evening, he’s inviting cyclists to join him on a charity ride this weekend in the New Forest.

It’s the second time that Voigt, who retired from road racing after last month’s USA Pro Challenge, will have taken part in the event, first held last year and organised by Stuart Grace to raise money for the for the Epilepsy Society and Oakhaven Hospice.

Grace’s daughter Amy has epilepsy, while a member of his family is being cared for at the hospice in Lymington, reports the Daily Echo.

“They are very personal causes, but it very important that people become more aware,” he told the newspaper.

“The cycle ride is a perfect way for people to get involved in a great day and get money to important places.

“So many people suffer from epilepsy and they deserve some help and funding.

“Everyone that enters will have the chance to ride alongside Voigt. That kind of opportunity doesn’t come along every day,” he added.

The 45-mile ride costs £100 to enter, half of that being donation to charity, and food and drink will be provided as well as a signed t-shirt from Voigt, who will also switch between the various groups of riders ensuring everyone gets a chance to talk to him.

The 2013 event raised £10,000 and Voigt said: “After a great start to our charity ride last year we want to make it happen again and raise money for two charities.”

For more details, contact Stuart Grace on stuart_singlespeed [at] hotmail.co.uk.

If you can’t make the ride on Saturday, there is another chance to meet him a week on Sunday at the Cycle Show at the NEC when he’ll be taking part in a live Q&A from 1.30-2.00pm.

Simon joined road.cc as news editor in 2009 and is now the site’s community editor, acting as a link between the team producing the content and our readers. A law and languages graduate, published translator and former retail analyst, he has reported on issues as diverse as cycling-related court cases, anti-doping investigations, the latest developments in the bike industry and the sport’s biggest races. Now back in London full-time after 15 years living in Oxford and Cambridge, he loves cycling along the Thames but misses having his former riding buddy, Elodie the miniature schnauzer, in the basket in front of him.

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ezpc | 9 years ago
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You gotta love Jens - He's a gem..isn't he???

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J90 | 9 years ago
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I'd go super fanboy if I got to meet Jens haha

....I'd also have to attack on that ride heh

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robspot | 9 years ago
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I did the ride last year and got to meet him the night before. If I didn't think he was a legend beforehand (I did) I would have been thoroughly converted after. Such a down to earth guy and will forever be my peleton favourite. Notfastenough questioned how he could do an event so soon? Because he's mother fucking Jens Voigt. A machine. A gentleman. A legend.

Unfortunately I can't make it tomorrow but I'm donating anyway. A worthy cause and kudos to Stuart for organising it again. All the best.

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StuAff | 9 years ago
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I'm doing it. I did ask if there was a 'How are your legs?' swearbox......

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RobD | 9 years ago
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I know he's no stranger to pushing himself hard, but to even consider getting back on a bike less than 48 hours after doing the hour record seems almost insane. You've got to hand it to him that he's willing to do that, even a non competitive event must be hard work after that.

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johndonnelly replied to RobD | 9 years ago
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Jens Voigt's recovery ride is your 'A' race.

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notfastenough | 9 years ago
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Tacks get out of the way when Jens Voigt approaches...

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Must be Mad | 9 years ago
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So its Jens vs the New Forest now??  13
I'ld like to see the local NIMBYs trying to disrupt that!!  35

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balmybaldwin | 9 years ago
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I wonder if the locals appreciate all these cyclists raising money for local healthcare providers?

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