An intrepid team of cyclists from Barnet Council are setting off from London to Brighton in order to raise much needed funds for Live Unlimited, the local charity set up by Barnet council two years ago. 55 miles from Clapham Common to Brighton Sea Front including the renown Ditchling Beacon, 1 mile uphill over the South Downs. A mix of experienced cyclist and newcomers, it is set to be a challenging day!

Unfortunately due to restrictions caused by covid, blind cyclist Dayo and Paul L are unable to ride a tandem to Brighton but undeterred, Dayo is committed to do his bit and ride on his indoor trainer at home for 4 hours at the same time (see cover photo).

#TeamBarnet are Dayo Adenowo, John Bailey, Anisa Darr, Andrew Charlwood, Paul Clarke, Ben Jay, Paul Lawrence, Darren Smith and Amelia Stanley.

About Live Unlimited:

Live Unlimited runs two schemes. The Imagination Trust provides access to hobbies, training & learning opportunities, sports & leisure activities for children in care and young care leavers in the Borough of Barnet.

The charity’s aim is for every care experienced young person in the borough to feel they can pursue interests outside of school, college or work just as their peers do, helping them to acquire new skills, feel more self-confident, improve their health & wellbeing, meet new people & develop new pathways into education and/or employment. 

They do this is by buying the equipment or items the young person needs, such as the camera, the trumpet, the bike, the athletics club fees or the specialist software.

Live Unlimited also offers a scheme called Driving Ahead, a package of 30 driving lessons & the practical test for care leavers, which can be a game changer for these disadvantaged your people, improving confidence and job prospects, and reducing social isolation. Care leavers rarely learn to drive because they can’t afford the lessons and they don’t have a family car to practice in.

Every pound you donate will go towards making a positive difference to a vulnerable young person’s life. 

Thank you so much for your support

Charity No: 1176418 

To find out more visit: https://www.liveunlimited.org.uk/