Using 30 years of personal development to cycle around the world
My mega challenge to raise funds for Cancer Research UK
Using 30 years of personal development to cycle around the world
My mega challenge to raise funds for Cancer Research UK
Welcome to the Wit2S website, you’re probably wondering ...
What’s this all about?
I’m a 52 year old married, father of 3 with a full-time job plus the typical husband, home owner and dad duties who thought it would be a good idea to cycle the circumference of the world in my free time.
What Fundraising Helps Achieve …
The Need for Research Funding
1 in 2 people will be diagnosed with cancer during their lifetime. In the 1970s 3 in 4 people diagnosed didn’t survive 10 years after their diagnosis. Today, thanks to CRUK’s efforts >50% of people survive more than 15 years and their goal is to get that to 75% in the next 20 years.
Things You Should Know About My Challenge
How Far is it to Travel The Circumference of the World?
Most round the world cycling challenges use land mass as the basis of distance covered and so you can cycle it in as few as 29,000kms. I am cycling complete circumference, including where oceans are and so my challenge is 40,075kms (24,301 mikes).
Why Am I Doing it on an Exercise Bike?
I work full time and am a married father of 3. I have to fit the challenge around my job and husband/father chores and responsibilities.
How Often Do I Cycle and How Many kms Do I Cycle per Session?
I cycle 3-4 nights per week (usually after 8pm) and complete 50-60kms (2hrs) per time. On weekends I aim to cycle around 100kms per day.
Do I use a Special Exercise Bike?
No - my wife bought me the bike around 10yrs ago when I set out to lose weight. It has a belt resistance which I set at 75% meaning I have to pedal every metre. This is to reflect the uphill struggle cancer sufferers face and the scientists working to find cures, treatments and ways to prevent it occurring in the first place.
How Can You Support the Challenge?
if you’re an individual simply donate via my JustGiving page and donate what you want to and can afford. Everything and anything is appreciated.
If you are representing a company then you can donate as above and sponsor a flag of the world. I’ll add your logo and a link to your website on the flags of the world page which will be live for the duration of my challenge.
Why Do I Compile The Honours List?
When I started the challenge and people learned it was to raise funds for cancer, many told me stories of loved ones they were donating to support, celebrate or remember. Those stories help keep me motivated on days when I don’t necessarily feel like cycling and I want to honour both the people they relate to and thank the donors who are helping Cancer Research UK continue to make a difference.
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