As part of the Leeds ONE CSR activities in 2017, we are undertaking a cycling challenge to ride across the UK in one day. While only a small island, this is no small feat and will require covering an approximate distance of 155 miles and thousands of feet of elevation gain as we make our way from Morcambe Bay on the west coast to Scarborough on the east coast. 

While you may know that I’ve become an avid cyclist recently, you probably won't know that I only recently took up the sport with my first ever 'road ride' occurring in May 2016. Over the past year, I’ve steadily increased my fitness which has resulted in single day maximum ride distance of approximately 70 miles including 6,500 ft of elevation gain in April of 2017. While this may seem like a lot to some, (and it was to me!), it wasn't even half the effort that will be required to complete the Coast to Coast route on 7th July 2017.

In the spirit of living our Credo and putting our physical efforts to good use in the world, we’re partnering with Operation Smile to provide free safe reconstructive surgery to children born with cleft lips & palates. Operation Smile train local doctors to give them the expertise to carry out these surgeries and in as little as 45 minutes & for just £150 we can provide surgery that will transform a child’s life forever. With your support and sponsorship, we’re hoping to maximize the ‘smiles’ we can supply to our global community through Operation Smile and your sponsorship combined with our company matched contributions will hopefully provide dozens of children the opportunity to smile around the globe. 

Thanks in advance,

Preston

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