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Daniel Clow is raising money for Asthma + Lung UK

Team: MAMILs in Motion

In memory of Tony Mackenzie
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Story

In late September I will be joining 5 other "well covered" but inappropriately clad friends to cycle from Lands End to John O’Groats. MAMILs (Middle Aged Men In Lycra) is not a good look, so in the interests of being considerate to others and minimising shock factor we
are doing this in 9 days. 

A few facts about the ride that I think you will agree is a huge challenge;

  • 930 miles (1500KM) (It would take 15 ½ hours to drive it at 60 miles an hour –that’s 2 working days)
  • 70+hours in the saddle (I am hoping no more)
  • 54000 feet of climbing (gravity is not in my favor) 
  • To date I have cycled over 2500 training miles this year (it’s still not enough)

 This means a little over 100 miles/160km per day - some days are over 200km, with an average of ~6500ft/2,000m climbing per day. I don’t expect it to be easy. I am only confident that the UK
weather will be blissful for 9 days straight, going into October. What could possibly go wrong? 

Giving is very personal. The charity I have chosen is British Lung Foundation and is extremely close to my heart having lost my Father in law Tony Mackenzie to Lung Cancer.

Donation summary

Total
£7,410.00
+ £901.25 Gift Aid
Online
£6,510.00
Offline
£900.00

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