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David and Peter successfully completed a 100 miles mountain bike ride along the South Downs Way (Winchester to Eastbourne) in a day in 2021. Following this success David suggested doing Land's End to John O'Groats. Peter not really thinking he was serious said "yeah why not?" 

Neither David or Peter are serious cyclists by any stretch of the imagination. Although it is true that David is addicted to running and often completes Ultra runs. A 60 miles event just before his 60th birthday being a good example.

Well David was deadly serious so there was no backing out for either brother. 

The original plan to complete this challenge in 2022 was postponed owing to Peter overtraining and injuring his right knee. Three physios and a long rehabilitation period later the adventure is back on. Our cycle ride  starts at Land's End on the 13th May and we should reach John O'Groats by the 27th May, around 980 miles later.

We would very much like to use this challenge to raise money for three worthy causes delivered by The Salvation Army

Addiction services | The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army has a 150-year history of journeying alongside people living with addiction. We believe in each and every person’s unique strengths, character, and capacity to thrive given the right circumstances. We actively engage clients to tell a more powerful and profound story about themselves, one that shapes their future so that it is not dominated and dictated by their past. The Salvation Army has three commissioned addiction services within our 100+ homeless services, as well as a vast array of outreach services, corps,
and community services that provide support with addictions. We follow a harm reduction philosophy, supporting people to stay as safe as possible and minimise risks to themselves and others. The services within our Lifehouse's are for people who are, or are at risk of becoming homeless, and who generally have a local connection to the area.

Domestic abuse | The Salvation Army

Domestic abuse comes in a variety of forms often with many people not realising its occurring. It can lead to a range of physical, psychological and emotional side effects. Domestic abuse can happen to anyone, and from anyone including family members, partners and friends.

At The Salvation Army, we believe that every person has the right to live a life of freedom. We are committed to supporting people who need us and helping them to live to their fullest potential. These are values that we have championed since our founding, and even set up rescue homes for women fleeing domestic abuse in the 1800s. Today, we continue to help and support people from domestic abuse by providing confidential accommodation through to support programmes.

Supporting refugees | The Salvation Army

Just as we did over 120 years ago, today we are adapting and responding to the rise of displaced people worldwide caused by conflicts such as in Syria or other humanitarian disasters. We put our faith into action by working independently and in local partnerships to support refugees and asylum seekers after fleeing traumatic situations. We are actively involved with both refugee resettlement programmes and asylum seeker support through to campaigning so asylum seekers have the right to work.

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The Salvation Army serves the local community out of their 650 churches and community centres. The work they do is varied , from helping victims of modern slavery, to nurseries, community choirs and food banks. The primary services are  - Homelessness, Modern Slavery, Community, Campaigning and policy, Youth and children, Older people, Budget and debt advice, Employment Plus, Family Tracing, International Development, Music and creative arts.