Get yourself down to the Birchcliffe Centre in Hebden Bridge for a special This Way Up fundraising event hosted by The Tonic.
Saturday October 13th sees The Tonic hosting a special MTB event with a ride-out, screening of Andy McKenna’s story in ‘This Way Up’ and some live music to round everything off.
All this is in aid of raising awareness and funds for the treatment of Multiple Sclerosis.
You can purchase tickets for £9.00 per person over on the official Eventbrite page.
Here’s the full skinny on the event and Andy’s journey with Multiple Sclerosis:
The Tonic are proud to host a fundraising mountain bike and screening event for Scottish mountain bike guide Andy McKenna’s Stoked on MS charity campaign. Andy’s inspiring and personal documentary ‘This Way Up’ tells the story of his 10 year battle with Multiple Sclerosis, and his quest for a drug-free path to health.
Profits from the event go to the two unsung heroes who helped Andy and many others gain control of this disease by looking beyond the dominant MS treatments, to investigate the possibilities of managing MS through diet, CBD oil, rest, exercise and lifestyle changes – these global charities are: The Swank Foundation and Overcoming MS (OMS).
RIDE OUT 2pm
The day will start with a ride out at 2pm. There will be 2 groups heading out, one shorter, steady and MS friendly, one a little longer and more rad led by Ben Clayton. The route will start and end at the Birchcliffe Centre, and take a tour of the beautiful Calder Valley landscape in and around Hebden Bridge.
Photo by Andy McCandlish.
SCREENING WITH Q&A & MUSIC EVENT FROM 5pm
BAR & FOOD
We will be providing the bar and Out To Lunch will be laying on healthy filling fodder.
SCREENING of Andy McKenna’s ‘This Way Up’ 25 minute documentary and, if health permits, a Q&A with Andy and Aneela.
RAFFLE
Your ticket includes 1 entry into the raffle, but you can buy more raffle tickets on the night to increase your chance of winning some of the billiant prizes so generously donated by the likes of Singeltrack Magazine, Orange Bikes, The Tonic CBD oil, The London Bike Show, and many more to be confirmed.
MUSIC
Northern Power House, 3 piece guitar wielding girl group, will entertain us with their banter and covers of 90’s classics.
DJ Will.I.Am.Not of Duende nights will be spinning some tunes to help the beer go down
OTHER STUFF TO CONSIDER
Bring cash – the nearest cash point is in town at the top of Crown St.
Parking – there’s plenty at the Birchcliffe
Accessibility – there is wheelchair access inside the event and the entrance is all on one level with direct easy access to wheelchair accessible toilets
Bike parking – you can park your bikes outside the Birchcliffe, at your own risk of course.
Ride out safety – please ensure you wear a helmet at least and any other protective armour you’d usually ride in. Dress according to the weather than day and please bring hydration and snacks.
