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Back in August 2019, Graham Bateman lost his life in a hiking accident on a mountain in Marbella, whilst on holiday.  A tragic loss for his family and friends.  

I had the pleasure of working with Graham back in the mid 90's in Glossop for a textile firm and a few years ago we met again through our industry.  He was always smiling and positive, a kind person and much loved in our industry.  His death affected so many of us and I wanted to do something in his memory and raise funds for his chosen charity the Glossop Mountain Rescue Team,  self-funding, voluntary organisation operating in the Peak District.

Initially, I planned to do a running event or a Triathlon, however,  as part of some warm weather training in Tenerife in February I will be cycling up Mount Teide, the longest continuous ascent in Europe, finishing some 2100mts above sea level where the road runs out.   It is basically 35km uphill cycle.  A befitting challenge,  that will take me out of my comfort zone.  Doing it in memory of Graham seems the right thing to do and if I can raise some money too, that would be awesome and give me - I hope - the strength and determination to get the job done no matter how hard it gets.

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