Macpac has its fair share of keen cyclists. Some prefer the road and some prefer the relative safety (from other road users) of off road cycling. Both disciplines are encouraged on the grounds of healthy minds and bodies make for a healthy team of thermoformed packaging specialists.
During the current spell of Indian summer weather we’re taking every spare time opportunity to ride the Cheshire lanes not far from our newly refurbished factory. As a result we’ve noticed an increase in abnormal sized traffic. Huge tractors with harvesting equipment akin to medieval torture treatments are rattling around the lanes gathering in the harvest. Because of this we thought it was worth a timely reminder to be extra careful if you ride in rural areas. Some of you might have only recently discovered the joys of cycling and may not be aware of the dangers of tortuous country lanes and huge mechanical behemoths dragging along tons of crops whilst taking up most of the road. For those that are please remember to be extra careful and always wear a helmet.
Earlier this year Macpac company secretary Sarah Kershaw got the cycling bug from husband and Macpac M.D. Graham Kershaw. Graham is an off road specialist and has covered most of the toughest mountain trails the UK has to offer. He can often be spotted hurtling through the Macclesfield Forest in the dead of night with his Hope Technology lights to guide him. Sarah on the other hand has become a devotee of road cycling. After just a few months in the saddle she successfully met the challenge of the Manchester 100 on a pleasant Sunday morning in September. This annual event supports the Christie cancer charity and offers riders the choice of 100 mile and 100 kilometre routes through the Cheshire countryside. Sarah opted for the shorter route this year but has vowed to attempt the 100 miles next year and raise money for the cause.
The first weekend of October presented Sarah with her second official cycle challenge as she entered the Northern Cycletta women specific event. The Cycletta starts and finishes in the historic Tatton Park and aims to increase cycling participation by the fairer sex. Over a thousand riders including Olympic gold medallist Victoria Pendleton supported the 40 km event. The organisers hope to run along closed roads next year.
