See off the Police Unity Tour cyclists in Rushden before they embark on 200-mile journey

Members of the public are invited to Rushden Lakes this Friday (July 26) to see off the 17 cyclists taking part in this year’s Police Unity Tour.

The Police Unity Tour is a national event which aims to raise money for Care of Police Survivors (COPS) charity.

The charity cares for the relatives of fallen officers in a variety of ways, including by bringing them together with other grieving families as well as offering access to counselling and specialist bereavement services.

Since its inception in 2013, the Police Unity Tour has grown into a major national event, with Northamptonshire Police now having its own chapter consisting of 17 cyclists. More than £1 million has been raised for COPS in that time.

The tour departs from Wootton Hall, Northampton, on Friday, July 26, and arrives on Sunday, July 28, at the National Memorial Arboretum in Lichfield, Staffordshire, to attend the COPS’ Annual Service of Remembrance.

Members of the public are invited to see off the team as they stop for a lunch break at Rushden Lakes on Friday (July 26).

Police officers and staff from Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service will also be there providing crime prevention advice and general safety advice.

There will also be a crew who are IOSH Child Seat Safety trained and will be on hand to help members of the public check and ensure their children’s car seats are correctly fitted.

Chapter Lead of Northamptonshire Police Chapter, Sergeant Simon Randall said: “The Police Unity Tour is an exceptionally challenging event, both physically and mentally, but it’s so worth it to raise money for COPS which is a fantastic charity.

“We would be really grateful to see as many people as possible at Rushden Lakes on Friday and it’s well worth coming down for the child seat inspection and the opportunity to talk to your local police officers and fire crews.” 

If you would like to support our riders Northants Police Unity Tour is fundraising for Care of Police Survivors (justgiving.com)

If you would like more information about COPS charity Care of Police Survivors - Support for Bereaved Families | COPS UK (ukcops.org)