Our rag-tag cycling team recently entered the Etape Loch Ness cycling race, and when we saw they are partnered with Macmillan we knew that this was a cause we should get behind. The relief they provide through their nurses, care centres, counselling, and financial aid helps to ease the burden millions of people with cancer every year.

To raise money for this cause we wanted to push ourselves beyond the race itself, so we have set ourselves the daunting challenge of cycling up and down the same hill until we have climbed half the height of Everest. We plan to attempt the challenge 2 weeks before the race on the 8th of April, although this may be adjusted for favourable conditions. This will be the most gruelling undertaking any of us have faced, and any support in our fundraising effort is much appreciated! All donations will go directly to Macmillan via JustGiving.

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