Ex-Wolves man Geoff Thomas is back on bike for leukaemia
Ex-Wolves player and blood cancer survivor Geoff Thomas is taking part in a charity cycling event – 17 years after he was diagnosed with leukaemia.
The former midfielder, who was at Molineux from 1993 until 1997, will be doing a virtual challenge on July 4 – the date he was given three months to live, in 2003.
Thomas and a team of 18 amateur cyclists were meant to be cycling stage nine of the Tour de France – a day ahead of the professionals – to raise £1million for Cure Leukaemia, but it had to be cancelled because of the Covid-19 outbreak.
They hope to complete the challenge in 2021 but for now, in partnership with Ribble Cycles, they are taking on two challenging rides on Zwift – a virtual cycling training programme. The aim is to get as many cyclists across the world taking part, too.
For more information and to donate, visit www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ride-to-raise-funds
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