Nick Patrick

Nick Rides Britain

Fundraising for Advanta Foundation
£3,945
raised of £5,000 target
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Event: Deloitte Ride Across Britain 2021, from 4 September 2021 to 12 September 2021
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We raise money to provide grants to children's charities

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I have taken on a challenge that I have wanted to do since I was a school boy, except now, I am an unfit, accident-prone middle aged man, whose frame does not fit into skimpy Italian cycling gear (even the XXL size).

Lands End to John O Groats is 980 miles over 8 days from 4th to 12th September 2021.  This means the most intensive and long term training plan I have ever done.  I envisage I'll need to cycle some 10,000 miles between now and get enough miles through my legs, and my bum used to 8 x 10 hour days in the saddle.

Whilst I am doing this with a team, all supporting Advanta Foundation, we are staying in tents and using portaloos - two of my biggest fears.  I think I fear this more than the actual ride.

I know it is possibly the worst time ever to ask for money, but please consider the joy it will give you to know you're motivating me to go through a hell of a lot of pain for the rest of this year!  

The Advanta Foundation raises money for children's charities in the UK and abroad, with 100% of this event being funded by the Advanta Group (or myself), meaning every penny we raise goes to help a child in need.  

Over the years the Advanta Foundation has raised £100,000s for amazing causes.  You can see more of their good work here:  www.advantafoundation.co.uk

Update March 2022: Sadly, I did not get to finish this ride.  At the end of day four I got some sad news about my mum, which meant leaving somewhere north of Manchester and rushing back south to the hospital she was in.  Leaving the ride meant I managed to spend her last few days with her, but I left something unfinished.  I will be back this year to finish it and I thank everyone who sponsored me thus far.

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Advanta Foundation

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We are the registered charitable foundation of the Advanta Group of companies. We raise money and award grants to children’s charities in the UK and abroad. Our costs are very generously funded by the Group and we have no paid staff. This allows us to donate 100% of what we raise.

Donation summary

Total raised
£3,944.15
Online donations
£2,624.15
Offline donations
£1,320.00

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