‘Everesting’ is an extreme endurance challenge that sees riders attempt to climb the equivalent of Mount Everest’s height, 8,800 metres, within a single day. Kye was motivated to attempt this epic ride following the death of a friend from mental illness in December last year.

“After losing someone like that, I was shocked to read the statistics and find that so many men of my age suffer from mental health issues. I often think of him as I cycle around the beautiful countryside of North Devon and Exmoor, and it was on one of these rides that I decided I wanted to do something to raise awareness of mental health issues and I decided to try and cycle the height of Everest in 24 hours.”

Kye decided to try and raise money for Mind, the mental health charity as well as Wheels For Life, a not-for-profit organisation founded by one of his cycling heroes Hans ‘No-Way’ Rey, who provide bicycles for people in need of transportation in the developing world.

“I have been riding bikes my whole life, and have always believed that a bike can change someones life, so for a long time I have wanted to support Wheels For Life, this seemed like a good time to do it.”

Kye started his attempt at Loxhore Cross at 3:00 on Sunday 2nd July. He continued to cycle up and down the hill throughout the day, stopping just twice for fresh clothes and to take on more food. He was supported throughout the day by family, friends and local cyclists who joined him in climbing the hill. Kye finished his 36th climb at 00:45 on Monday morning, accompanied by two of his colleagues for the final ascent.

He clocked up over 19 hours of pedalling, covered 220 miles and achieved a total elevation gain of 9337 metres, smashing the Everest zenith.

Please pledge whatever you can! Thanks for your support, together we can make a difference to the lives of people at home and in the developing world.

www.mind.org.uk

www.wheels4life.org