Summary
Two former England rugby players, Mike Tindall and Martin Johnson, will lead teams in a charity cycle race to support those with motor neurone disease (MND). The race covers a 45-mile route from Gloucester to Birmingham and aims to raise money for the 4ED Foundation. At least 25% of the funds will also support former England rugby captain Lewis Moody, who has been diagnosed with MND.
Key Facts
- Mike Tindall and Martin Johnson will captain teams in a charity cycle race.
- The race is 45 miles long, from Gloucester to Birmingham's Villa Park.
- The event aims to raise funds for the 4ED Foundation, supporting people with MND.
- Ed Slater, a former Gloucester rugby player diagnosed with MND in 2022, is behind the initiative.
- At least 25% of the funds will go to Lewis Moody or his chosen charity; he was diagnosed with MND.
- The race will compete for this year's Slater Cup, named after Ed Slater's former clubs, Gloucester and Leicester Tigers.
- Additional former rugby players participating in the race will be announced later.
