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June 18, 2026

Lewis Moody and peloton of rugby legends begin epic seven-day 500-mile ride to raise funds for MND research

Good Morning Bath — 2026-06-18

The challenge will see Lewis Moody, who revealed his own MND diagnosis last year, joined by family, friends and some of the biggest names in rugby as they...
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Lewis Moody and peloton of rugby legends begin epic seven-day 500-mile ride to raise funds for MND research

Lewis Moody and peloton of rugby legends begin epic seven-day 500-mile ride to raise funds for MND research

• The challenge will see Lewis Moody, who revealed his own MND diagnosis last year, joined by family, friends and some of the biggest names in rugby as they cycle 505 miles in just seven days through England to deliver the match ball for next weekend's Gallagher PREM Rugby Final between Northampton and Exeter.

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