I started the month with the idea of completing 500km (310 miles) in 31 days to raise some money for three very deserving charities writes Lee Williams in the final update to his August Cycle the Month fundraising challenge.
The weather for the beginning of the month wasn’t great, and at one point I thought I may develop webbed feet, but I plodded on, and only completed three rides in the gym. I had some good rides locally, and found some really good routes with some amazing scenery not too far from home. My last ride on Thursday (31 August) was made extra special by being welcomed home by my family.
So, now for some stats: 568km (353miles) completed, a total elevation gain of 6,237m (over 20,000ft), 18,306 calories burned while riding. As the crow flies, 353 miles, would get you to St. Ives in Cornwall, or Lille in France.
Barring a couple of pledges that I am still waiting for, I am proud to have raised £769 for my chosen charities. When donations were made, donors were given the choice of charity they wanted to support and the monies raised will be allocated accordingly with Deliverance receiving £215, Prostate Cancer UK benefitting from £342, and Brain Tumour Research getting £212.
My fundraising page is still open, and additional donations can be made here.
A special thank you must go to Paul, from P Hedley Tyres, for the ongoing maintenance of the bike, his company on some of the rides, and his knowledge of the local routes. Thank you for your support and encouragement, and here’s to the next challenge, whatever it may be.
Watch this space…
Follow Lee’s journey here –
- Lee’s fundraising update 4
- Lee’s fundraising update 3
- Lee’s fundraising update 2
- Lee’s fundraising update 1
- Lee get’s on his bike for charities
Shildon & District's local community newspaper.
