Beckingsale auctions item for charity

Oliver Beckingsale (Giant Mountain Bike Team) was have a great race until he blew up on the last lap.

Oliver Beckingsale (Giant Mountain Bike Team) was have a great race until he blew up on the last lap.

Giant's Oli Beckingsale is auctioning off several items to raise money for the Springboard Opportunity Group charity, which provides support, learning and play facilities for children up to age five with special needs and their families in North Somerset, England.

Sue George is an editor at Cyclingnews.  She coordinates all of the site's mountain bike race coverage and assists with the road, 'cross and track coverage.