The Heavy Metal Truants ride again... Virtually!

10 June 2020 - Press release

 CHARITY CYCLING TROOP SMASH THROUGH 66K TARGET ON FIRST DAY OF RIDE 

ALMOST 500 PEOPLE WORLDWIDE COME TOGETHER TO RECREATE LEGENDARY DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL RIDE VIRTUALLY

 

Last month, the Heavy Metal Truants announced that their eighth annual fundraising ride from London to the hallowed grounds of Castle Donington for Download Festival, would go ahead virtually.  Once again, the global metal community have come together showing a loyal solidarity truly unique to the genre. 

Almost 500 people worldwide have signed up to this years 'The Eighth Of Spades virtual ride' from 34 countries including Australia, Canada, America, Mexico, South Africa, France, Italy and Russia among many more.  The initial target of £66,666 was sped past by the end of the first day riding which prompted another target of £100k to be set which has now also been surpassed.  This is a real proud moment for the metal community who repeatedly show their power to come together and surpass expectations. 

The Truants are also excited to have members of Thunder, Pendulum, Architects and Paradise Lost joining the ride. 

The charity cycling group, founded in 2013 by ex-Metal Hammer Editor in Chief Alexander Milas and Iron Maiden Manager Rod Smallwood, raise money for children's charities through events, memorabilia auctions and their annual charity cycle ride from London to Download Festival.  To date, the Heavy Metal Truants have raised £681,500 for Teenage Cancer Trust, Nordoff Robbins and Childline.  This year they welcome the addition of Save The Children as an international charity beneficiary.  

'The Eighth Of Spades virtual ride' will be the cycling warrior's eighth annual pilgrimage of completing the 175 miles from London to Download Festival in Derbyshire.  The Heavy Metal Truants have enjoyed the backing and personal support of a tremendous range of artists over the years, including Iron Maiden, The Who, Slipknot, Saxon, Thin Lizzy, Metallica, KISS, Def Leppard, and Queen among many others.  

 

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FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW TO SIGN UP AND DONATE VISIT THE WEBSITE – ITS NOT TOO LATE!

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