David Stickland, Joint CEO of Zappaty, is a huge cycling enthusiast and has set himself a new challenge to take on the 3 Pistes Cycle Sportive to raise vital funds for GamesAid.

In a short number of years the 3 Pistes Cycle Sportive has turned into an iconic, classic event. Over 1000 riders tackle the 103 mile course that takes in 3 Scottish ski centres (Glenshee, Lecht, Cairngorm), taking them over 5 of the 6 highest roads in the UK, including 4 long climbs with 20% gradients.

The UK’s highest cycle sportive.
8 categorised climbs,
5 of the UK’s 7 highest roads,
3 ski centres,
102 miles,
1100 entrants,
and lots and lots of stunning views.

"It's a notoriously tough route but I'm confident and have been training and preparing my body for months. As well as setting myself a new personal challenge, I'm really pleased to be able to use this as a way to raise funds for such a worthy cause." David, Joint CEO, Zappaty

David's route will update on the JustGiving page on the day so you can keep track of how he's doing!

GamesAid

GamesAid is a new UK video games industry based charity. It distributes funds to a diverse range of charities; it is a means of giving something back on behalf of the UK games industry. 

GamesAid acts as a broker of charitable activity on behalf of the industry, taking advice from all sectors. It is a non trading body. The charity is administered by Trustees, who operate on a fixed term basis. It is formally run by a chairman, who is also on a fixed term. GamesAid is a children and young people's charity.

Photo credit: Patrick McCullagh, https://www.racespace.com/gb/kom-events-ltd/3-pistes-classic-cycle-sportive-2022