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Cycling the length of the UK (1,000 miles) for Maggies Newcastle

Chris Ridley-Smith is raising money for Maggie's Centres

Participants: Scott, Jason, Lucy, Gareth, Tim

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Lands End John O'Groats · 21 August 2021

Maggie's Newcastle needs your support now more than ever. We are here supporting people with cancer and their families who are worried and anxious that their treatment plan might be changed and wondering what coronavirus means for them.

Story

In August I will be cycling the length of the UK (1,000 miles) in 10 days to raise funds for Maggies Cancer Centre, Newcastle. Supported by my dad Mike who will drive alongside the riders. Mike received incredible support from Maggies Newcastle during his own battle with cancer and has continued to support the charity for the past several years, with many people my family know having received support from the incredible team by the Freeman Hospital.


I have always enjoyed long distance cycle rides... but the thought of 10 back to back days cycling 100 miles per day and the equivalent climbing of Mt Everest TWICE is rather terrifying! Keep track of our training/progress via my instagram @rrridley1


I will be joined by friends and family along the way we will be cycling from Lands End to John O'Groats over some of the UKs biggest hills just to make it that extra bit challenging including Cornwall, Cheddar Gorge, Dartmoor, Yorkshire Dales, Scottish Borders, Northumberland and the Cairngorms.

Our fundraising target of £2,500 will fund Maggies Newcastle for one day to ensure the provision of specialist support to those suffering and recovering from cancer. Maggies provide a host of support services from specialist medical support, mental health guidance, financial advice or simply a cup of team in a safe place to get away from things.

Thanks for your support!



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