On the 8th of September I will be attempting to cycle the full length of the UK from the two furthest points, The iconic Lands End to John O'Groats. This gruelling 980 mile route will be spread over 9 consecutive days, averaging 110 miles per day, climbing over 51,000 feet of hills through England, Wales and Scotland. At the end of each day I will be roughing it in a tent!

This challenge is not something I have taken lightly. Since the start of the year I have been following a strict training programme consisting of around 150-200+ miles per week, in freezing temperatures, rain, wind and scorching heat. By the time I start the ride I will have covered around 4500 miles in my training.

I wanted to do this challenge not only for my 50th birthday, but I also wanted this to benefit Cancer Research UK, the worlds leading charity dedicated to beating cancer through research. Cancer is statistically likely to effect most of us in one way or another, either personally, a family member, a friend or a work colleague.

Cancer hit home to me in 2016 when a close friend of mine Brian Sayer, was diagnosed with Mesothelioma cancer. Brian sadly passed away that year aged just 50 leaving a young family behind. Recently I have been made more aware of the effects when work colleagues have lost loved ones to Cancer and one has been diagnosed themself.

This event has been self funded with help from my employer Arrowpak so all proceeds raised will go directly to Cancer Research UK. Please show your support for this important cause. No matter how big or small, all donations will be appreciated and will greatly help the charity.

Thank you, Terry Cobbin

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