Cyclists put on the power for charity

From the Daily Echo:

The Tour Pour La Mer is an annual event that raises money for the Mission To Seafarers.

The Mayor of Southampton, Councillor Stephen Barnes-Andrews, was on hand to start the 100-mile event on a fresh September morning. Organisers were hoping to beat last year’s total of £250,000 to go to helping seamen in countries across the globe.

An ocean of riders descended on Palmerston Park in the city centre to start the ride that took until about 4pm to complete. Cyclists from across the country enjoyed pushing the pedals as far north as Broughton in the Test Valley before taking in the picturesque New Forest.

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