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New Nigel Mansell electric bike raising money for UK Youth
22 May 2024
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A special electric bike is set to go under the hammer tonight in aid of UK Youth.
The Nigel Mansell celebrity e-bike – complete with UK Youth branding – will be auctioned at UK Youth’s sold-out audience with the Formula 1 legend tonight.
The bike – which retails for £2,995 – has been donated by D&D Electric and is among of host of amazing items up for grabs, including an all-inclusive stay for two people on a private Caribbean island, a number of food and dining experiences, short breaks and a range of signed memorabilia, featuring such names as Lewis Hamilton, John Travolta, Eric Cantona and, of course, UK Youth president Nigel. To see the full range and make a bid, click here.
Nigel is the latest celebrity to launch a charity range of ebikes with the Surrey-based firm, joining illustrious names such as fellow F1 icon Eddie Jordan, England rugby legend Simon Shaw, former football manager Harry Redknapp and Olympian Sir Mo Farah.
Asad Khan, D&D Electric founder and directorThe impact of UK Youth’s work on young people is considerable and we are proud to be actively involved.
Nigel’s ebikes – complete with his signature and iconic ‘red 5’ number from his days at Williams – will be sold online at celebrityebikes.com and at fundraising events, with a proportion of each sale donated to UK Youth.
Nigel said: “UK Youth is a lifeline for many young people across the UK and by partnering with other organisations, like D&D Electric, we’re able to create a stronger network of support and expand our fundraising events.”
Asad Khan, D&D Electric founder and director, said: “The impact of UK Youth’s work on young people is considerable and we are proud to be actively involved.”
Features of the bike include:
- Motor: Wuxi Truckrun 250w/36v hub motor;
- Motor position: Rear wheel hub;
- Max torque: 45Nm;
- Controller: Digital display integrated Into frame;
- Frame: Medium-sized aluminium;
- Fork: Rigid aluminium;
- Battery: High-capacity, 460Wh;
- Battery Location: Downtube, Integrated, Removable;
- Charge Time: Seven-eight hours;
- Riding Range: Estimated 40-60 miles;
- Brakes: Mechanical disc brake;
- Gears: Shimano eight-speed;
- Tyres: Innova 700 x 45c;
- Approximate weight: 24kg;
- Lighting: Front, integrated, high-power LED.
An audience with Nigel Mansell takes place tonight at the Williams Experience Centre, at the factory home of Nigel’s former F1 team, Williams, in Grove, Oxfordshire.
About UK Youth
UK Youth is a leading charity with a vision that all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. With an open network of more than 8,000 youth organisations and nation partners; UK Youth reaches more than four million young people across the UK and is focused on unlocking youth work as the catalyst of change that is needed now more than ever. To find out more, visit ukyouth.org
UK Youth is involved in a range of programmes designed to help young people thrive, such as outdoor learning, physical literacy, social action and employability, including Hatch, a youth employability programme run in partnership with KFC. For more on UK Youth’s programmes, see ukyouth.org/what-we-do/programmes