Rob starts his charity bike tour this week

Hereford United supporter, Rob Powell, starts his charity bike tour this week. His aim is to cycle to every League Two and premiership club and a few other clubs on the way.

He expects his 'journey' to take just over three weeks and, on route, will hopefully be at Boston on November 25th when Hereford United are the visitors and back at Edgar Street on Saturday December 9th when the Bulls play Torquay.

Rob had a practice ride last Thursday when he cycled to Cheltenham and back, a journey of 66 miles. He said he found the return trip a little difficult.



Rob outside Cheltenham Town last Thursday

"I always have to climb a steep hill to get back to the farm so I stopped off at the Cottage of Content for a pint of Butty Bach before summoning the energy to get home. The 'Cottage' are backing me enthusiasticaly and getting quite a few of their customers to sponsor me," he said.

All proceeds from his tour will go to the Hereford and District Branch of the MS Society.

Rob, who farms at Bolstone just outside Hereford, has been a Bulls fan for over 30 years.

"I attended my first Hereford game with Eunice when we were engaged back in 1972. It was the memorable match in which they beat Newcastle United in the FA Cup and I have supported the club ever since," Rob recently told the Hereford Times.

"Eunice was diagnosed with MS in 2000 and is now in a wheelchair. I am chairman of the local MSS branch and have raised money for the cause in the past."

Please support Rob - donations can be sent to www.justgiving.com/backtotheleague

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