ODE team tackles 100-mile cycle challenge for Renewable World

14th June, 2021

Throughout this month, a cycling team of ODE employees – The ODE Cyclepaths – have been challenging themselves to complete the 100-mile Earth Wind and Tyre route in aid of Renewable World. The event is open to all in the renewable energy industry and aims to improve access to renewable energy sources to end poverty and reduce the impact of climate change.

This is the third year ODE employees have taken part in the Earth Wind and Tyre event with 2021 seeing the biggest team to-date. For the first time, however, the Earth Wind and Tyre race was held both in-person and virtually in response to ongoing restrictions. 5 ODE employees braved the route in-person on the 5th June, tackling hills up to 25% in incline and reaching up to 8,280ft along the hills surrounding the city of Durham. Those attending virtually have created their own 100-mile routes to complete throughout June.

As the Earth Wind and Tyre challenge is ongoing, fundraising is still open. Through the event, Renewable World is seeking to raise £80,000 to mitigate the extreme poverty and climate change experienced by remote and low-income communities. Through renewable energy, communities can access affordable, reliable electricity which, in turn, benefits areas such as healthcare, education and employment. To sponsor the ODE team and learn about Renewable World’s work, please visit: https://renewable-world.enthuse.com/pf/ode-cyclepaths