Pedal power raises £4,000 for charity
10 weeks in training, a 60 mile bike ride and a target to raise thousands of pounds for charity. That was the challenge undertaken by a cyclist from Essex aiming to help a young girl suffering from cystic fibrosis.
On Sunday 7th August, Ben Tucker, Account Director at Feering-based Focus Integrated Marketing Communications, pulled on his helmet, padded shorts and SPDs and set off from Glemham Hall near Woodbridge, Suffolk to begin the challenge of cycling 60 miles around the tranquil Suffolk countryside.
His route meandered along the picturesque coastline, taking in seaside towns, villages and areas of outstanding natural beauty, including Peasenhall, Wrentham, Southwold, Dunwich and Snape.
Despite the odd puncture and bicycle congestion, Ben completed the mammoth bike ride in four and a half hours. However, the aches and saddle pains were all worth it, with Ben and his friends donating £4,000 to the fund to purchase a cystic fibrosis vest for the daughter of a close friend. The vest is a vital piece of equipment which helps to keep the airway clear and the lungs free from bacteria, resulting in improved airflow in and out of the body.
Ben Tucker said: “Initially, the thought of cycling 60 miles was daunting, but after a couple of training sessions I was excited by the challenge and turned my attention to raising as much money as possible. The route included some tough terrain but the scenery more than made up for this. I would like to say a big thank you to our generous sponsors and also well done to everybody else who completed the ride.”
