About Me:

I'm Richard Staincliffe, a Dentist based in Northampton, UK. I've been raising money for Cystic Fibrosis Trust since 2019 after a colleague's child was diagnosed with the condition. After training rides around the Isle of Wight, and the Pork Pie ride to Melton Mowbray, I cycled from London to Brighton in 2019. With my colleague Rob Wardle, we did our longest ride ever, cycling the 225 km from Kettering to York in 2022 and raising over £3,000. In 2023, I cycled from Milton Keynes to Amsterdam, around 300Km over 3 days, and in 2024 I rode from London to Brussels, around 330Km over 3 days.

The Challenge:

I've completed the Prudential Ride London 100 mile cycling event twice in 2014 and 2015, battling torrential rain and a broken rear wheel spoke which hampered my time. I've also finished the Ford Ride London in 2023 where I learned of the London Classics challenge for those who complete the Ride London 100, the Swim Serpentine 2-mile and London Marathon events.

In September 2024, I swam 2 miles around the Serpentine in Hyde Park earning the finishers' medal.

In 2025, I am swapping the drill for the treadmill and undertaking the London Marathon, a gruelling event for anyone more used to a pair of wheels rather than a pair of trainers.

My running training started in July and with my work colleagues, I did my first half marathon in November at the Silverstone run fest with 21km around the famous Northamptonshire circuit. In the new year, the winter training continued with half marathons at Goodwood motor circuit, Milton Keynes, Kettering, Hampton Court Palace and Kew Gardens. I will finish the final event of the London classics on The Mall and receive the London Classics finishers medal on 27th April 2025.

I shall be updating all my training events on Strava and I am looking to raise at least £5,000 for CFT. Donations will be matched up to £2,500 and I am grateful for all of your support.

About Cystic Fibrosis Trust:

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic condition which causes sticky mucus to build up in the lungs and digestive system. It affects more than 10,800 people in the UK. One in 25 of us carries the faulty gene that causes it, usually without knowing.

Cystic fibrosis comes with challenges, affecting our physical health, mental wellbeing and how we choose to live our lives. But our community is uniting towards the ultimate goal of effective treatment for all.

Cystic Fibrosis Trust is the charity uniting people to stop cystic fibrosis.