Teams

Back to the 80s

At cornerstone our aim is simple, ‘to enable the people we support to enjoy a valued life.’  Everyday across Scotland we support people with disabilities and other support needs to become more independent and be active in their community.

The Cornerstone Cycle Challenge 2010 is going "back to the '80"s.  Teams will be on a cycle tour (using static bikes) round locations related to some significant – and more obscure – events from 1980 which was the year that Cornerstone was founded.  The challenge will last for 30 days – one for each of the years that Cornerstone has been in existence, - and aims to raise a record amount through sponsorship in this, our birthday year!  Thanks to the generous support of BG Group every penny raised by you will be spent on providing support for people with disabilities and other complex needs in our communities.

What is it?

The Cycle Challenge raises funds for Cornerstone through participants generating sponsorship, while at the same time promoting health and fitness.  This is a test of stamina, determination and team work which involves teams cycling as far as they can on static bikes.  There are 47 stages to the tour and each team can set their own personal target distance rather than having to complete the whole challenge.  At the end of the challenge there will be a Grand Award Ceremony on Thursday 7th October.

When is it?

The Challenge will run for the thirty days from 1^st September 2010 to 30^th September 2010.  Registration for team is open from Monday 12th July until Friday 13^th August.

How can I get involved?

For more information about the challenge, email us on cyclechallenge@cornerstone.org.uk or give one of the team a call on 01224 238433.

What will Cornerstone do with the money I raise?

Cornerstone is a charity which has spent the last thirty years caring for people who need our support.  We are proud of our aim which is "to enable the people we support to enjoy a valued life", and our staff througout Scotland work 365 days a year providing care and support in your community.  This may be helping people into work or training, caring and supporting people in their own homes or running playschemes for children.   Whether the need is great or small, we pride ourselves on providing a quality service to adults, young people and children with disabilities and other support needs throughout their lives. By raising money for us through taking part in the cycle challenge you will be helping us to continue doing this important work into the future.

To find out more about Cornerstone and the work that we do please visit www.cornerstone.org.uk or ask us; we would be delighted to speak to you.

How did you do?

Onshore

Talisman Devils   (423 miles)

RGU: Ridiculously Good, Unfortunatley!   (385 miles)

BG Group Aberdeen   (351 miles)

Police Pedlars   (303 miles)

Ledingham Chalmers LLP   (167 miles)

Offshore

The A (lwyn) Team   (1562 miles)

Team Armada   (681 miles)

Claymore   (579 miles)

Beryl Alpha   (554 miles)

Sunny Dunny Riders   (460 miles)

• A litre of petrol cost £28.5p
• A pint of beer was 40p
• The average UK house price was £13,650
• The sixpence coin ceased to be legal tender
• Inflation rose to 18%
• The mini metro and compact discs made their debut
• The first CND rally was held at Greenham Common
• But what else can you remember from this glorious year?

Join Cornerstone on a cycle tour of events from 1980 as we celebrate our thirtieth birthday. We guarantee that you will know more abou the year 1980 at the end of the challenge than you did at the start!

Corners Turned Limited is a company registered in Scotland, registration number SC336500

The registered office of the company is Atholl House, 86 - 88 Guild Street, Aberdeen AB11 6LT