Will and Paul’s Epic Cycling Journey Across the UK
Our amazing volunteer Will has been a long-time supporter of MAN&BOY, helping on camps from as far back as 2014. He has combined his love of cycling with raising funds for M&B by taking part in a 9-day, 900-mile challenge to cycle from Lands’ End to John O’Groats, alongside Paul, Man&Boy’s Acting Director.
On 12th July, Will and Paul started their journey from Land’s End, Cornwall making their way through to John O’Groats, Scotland. On the way, Will and Paul also ticked off several of the toughest climbs in the UK and will have cycled up 30 out of the 100 by the end of the challenge.
Collectively, Will and Paul have raised an incredible £5000 which will go a long way towards supporting the boys and the men we work with over the course of the year. We are incredibly grateful to Will, Paul, and everyone who got behind this grueling challenge and has helped to make it a success.
Special Thank you to John, Gail, Trevor, and Bethany for being the support crew throughout the challenge. Will and Paul could not have done it without your support and encouragement.
If you have not had a chance to donate and still would like to please visit the page here:
https://www.justgiving.com/team/paulandwillrideacrossuk
If you wish to have a look at the Strava events, please follow us on Strava where you can access Will and Paul’s updates.
https://www.strava.com/clubs/manandboy
You can see their journey and a photo from each day of the challenge below.
Thank you so much for your support,
The Man&Boy Team
12th July:
They’re on their way! Train from Paddington, London to Penzance, Cornwall. It’s a short ride tonight to our accommodation in Lands’ End, before they start riding early tomorrow - 108 miles/174km on the menu, with 2700m of climbing!
Day 1 – 13th July – 172km Land’s End to Okehampton
Day 2 – 14th July – 212km From Okehampton to Monmouth
Day 3 – 15th July – 200km From Monmouth, Wales to Widnes, Merseyside
Day 4 – 16th July – 154km From Widnes to the Lakes District
Day 5 – 17th July – 159km Lakes district to Scotland!!!
Day 6 – 18th July – 166km From the Scottish Borders to above Perth
Day 7 – 19th July - 121km The Cairngorms
Day 8 – 20th July – 160km The North of Scotland
Day 9 – 21st July – 132km Crask, Scotland to John O’Groats, Scotland
