Phil Liggett and Stephen Roche Dinner

Thursday 09 June 2016

LONDON-PARIS PRE EVENT EXCLUSIVE DINNER WITH
PHIL LIGGETT AND STEPHEN ROCHE – May 2016



There are many London to Paris cycle rides open to anyone brave enough to take up the challenge. The HotChillee London Paris is a bit special though. It is more akin to a real racing event. Competitive sections feature along the 3-day, 450km route mimicking the ‘real’ Tour de France. Awards for yellow, green and red jerseys are contested on each of the three stages. Finishing under the Eiffel Tower the euphoria at completing the route is clear to see from all the entrants.

As a charity partner of HotChillee, Helping Rhinos held a pre-event exclusive dinner this year. Stars of the show was an icon of cycling, the Dublin born Stephen Roche, winner of the triple crown – Giro d’Italia, Tour de France and World Championship. 1987 is a year he and we will certainly never forget. Stephen is one of only two cyclists ever to have achieved such a feat, the other being the legendary Eddy Merckx. To interview and chat with him was our Patron, cycling commentator Phil Liggett, veteran of 43 Tours de France.

The George Inn public house in Meophan, Kent, proved to be a brilliant venue - an enjoyable evening was had by all. The atmosphere was very relaxed, guests who would be riding the event next morning, were mesmerised by the banter and casual interviewing style, that brought out the best in HotChillee’s ambassador Stephen, who has ridden all 12 of the HotChillee London-Paris events so far.

A few pictures that epitomise the evening are shown below.

 

 

Calling all Cyclists

Why not experience this very special event yourself.  Become a Helping Rhinos cycling team member in the 2017 London-Paris.  Helping Rhinos has 8 places available.  Please help us save this iconic species from extinction.  Let us work together to give the rhinos the Freedom to Roam wild in their natural habitat.

With your help we can make a difference. Check out www.hotchillee.com/London-Paris 2017.  Please send an email to Trish Liggett at trish@helpingrhinos.org of you would like more information on securing your place.

 

Photos of our exclusive dinner with Stephen Roche and Phil Liggett

      

      

all photo credits: Trish Liggett / Helping Rhinos

 

Photos from the 2016 HotChillee London-Paris

      

      

all event photo credits: HotChillee