This fundraising campaign has been set up to support Cleveland Wheelers Cycling Club Youth All-Star Riders in an attempt to raise as much money as possible to support with costs for bike and equipment costs, event entries, travel costs including tickets and fuel, social events, accommodation costs and anything else which can aid their journey as a cyclist of our club.

There are a lot of costs associated with the sport of cycling and year on year, like most things, costs go up. Due to the equipment needed, the requirement to travel and the level of competition, cycling is becoming a more and more expensive sport, especially as you move out of grassroots and towards elite level. As a result of this, anything that can be done to raise money to assist our CWCC All-Star riders with their needs and requirements will be extremely beneficial.

The challenge is quite simple - I personally aim to run about 6/7 half marathons, as well as full marathon in 2026, whilst attempting to raise as much money as possible during this time.

I know that I am going well above what I normally would run, but I feel that it is within my comfort zone, and I feel good and confident in my abilities through my training.

I will provide frequent updates with my progress and the events that I aim to complete with events, dates and my finish times.

Please see the below list -

1. Sheffield Half Marathon - 29/03/2026 - Completed 2:10.47

2. Leeds Half Marathon - 10/05/2026 - Completed 1:45.17

3. Hartlepool Half Marathon - 31/05/2026 - Completed 1:44.29

4. East Yorkshire Half Marathon - 21/06/2026

5. Carlisle Half Marathon - 19/07/2026 TBC*

6. Nottingham Running Festival - 30/08/2026 TBC*

7. Great North Run Half Marathon - September 2026

8. York Marathon - October 2026

*To be confirmed.

This is a personal feat in which I have never undertaken before, but one that I strive to train towards and complete, all the while raising as much money as possible for our youth All-Star riders.

Any donations that you can give would be greatly appreciated.

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Thank you.

Josef George

Youth Racing Secretary

Cleveland Wheelers Cycling Club