It's always been a dream of mine to start my cycle touring journey. Inspired by the likes of Charley Boorman's travels in the early 2000s and Mark Beaumont's epic cycle around the world, it seems only fitting to tie this ride in with a fantastic cause such as the YHA's Breaks Programme.

I have been working with the YHA since the end of 2024 taking over at YHA Manorbier. We have been working tirelessly to raise as much money in hostel as we can with the team doing a fantastic job of giving back. It genuinely makes a direct impact on individual children and families.

Just last week for example, witnessing children experience the beach for the first time or hearing of a child that has never seen the rolling hills of the countryside. Its inspiring and something that would emotionally impact upon us all. We all share these kinds of memories and to provide them to children who wouldn't usually have these experiences is what being human is all about!

This cycle consists of 8 stages as I criss-cross my way across the National Cycle Route 2 from Dover to Plymouth (also my hometown!). I have limited cycle experience only hopping on my new bike in mid June and hope to document the trip through socials and a video come the end of the journey. Stopping off at YHA's across the network on my way, I will also be speaking with others that have physically experienced the great work accomplished by the YHA charity.

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