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My name is Graeme and in April next year (2011) I will cycle 4000 miles around the mainland UK to raise money for the charity Sustrans. Sustrans have given us 12,000 miles of National Cycle Network, one third of which is traffic free. This enables people of all ages and abilities to enjoy stress-free travel to work & school, (walking or cycling) as well as leisure activities in a peaceful ,low-carbon way. For more information visit www.sustrans.org.uk
Why 'Cycle for Health'? Well, four years ago, I suffered a major breakdown, losing all I had in the process, including my teaching career. Since then I have struggled to come to terms with this and the fact that I have Bi-polar disorder. Very slowly, this is changing and the myriad of changes I have made are beginning to take effect. Exercise and cycling in particular are a big part of this. I have always done lots between bouts of illness, but this is now part of managing and progressing my life. Mental health is still an area of great fear and stigma, but it needn't be. Although still unable to work, I have begun to do some voluntary work as a 'Volunteer Ranger' for Sustrans
So, I have a plan (gulp!) for what will be the biggest adventure of my life. That is why I am starting early, to give myself plenty of time to prepare myself for what lies ahed. I want to raise as much as possible for Sustrans and enjoy the journey around this lovely island we all share. Please visit my Facebook page and leave comments,email me or wave if you see a funny looking bike pulling a trailer because it's probably me.
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Thank you for your support. Keep up to date with how it's all going whether up or down at my page on 'blogger'
http://roundbritain-cycleforhealth.blogspot.com/
Graeme
