24hr Leeds Liverpool canal ride
Monday 14th August 2023
UK
Helen Bryant
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24hr Leeds Liverpool canal ride
So this event is for 2 charities that are very close to my heart, for a multitude of reasons & is between 2 cities that I love too.
I attempted to cycle this 127mile route in-between lockdowns in Aug 2020 on a whim, with no planning whatsoever. Thankfully due to being saved late on in the day from a small 27mile segment from just north of Wigan to Maghull, my Sister then accompanied me through the night time canals of Liverpool to finish my not too shabby 100 mile trip!
So now with 2 utterly amazing charities to support, I'm giving it another go, in the opposite direction, with a little more training... (although I do still need to buy a bike!)
I really appreciate anything you can possibly spare to donate to keep up my motivation on the day & support these wonderful charities to support others during their most vulnerable times.
And anyone who would like to join in PLEASE get in touch -the more the merrier / bunch of temporarily broken people together!!
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THANK YOU!
I am taking one final day today to fully recover from this ridiculous event a week ago before I'm back to work. I totally would not have persevered with it until the bitter end without all the motivation of your £ 1,602.50 sponsorship!!!! so thank you SO much for the inspiration & the untold good that this money will go towards for both the bone cancer research trust & the ADHD foundation.
I am also so so proud of my amazing family that rode with me at different stages & drove around recharging light batteries & topping up water & energy bar supplies along side -they are all legends.
It's tomorrow!
So after a lovely weeks holiday in Cornwall in complete denial about having put off this event, here we are! About to start packing & downloading podcasts to keep me going in-between the amazing family support with Husband, kids & dogs alongside & tracking me in our camper van. Looking at the weather forecast it's not great at the set off from Liverpool but should brighten up by late morning. So just an utterly massive thanks to all that have sponsored me -I really appreciate it & essentially would not have the motivation to do this without you! :)
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Postponed until 14th Aug
So I've taken the difficult decision to postpone this event until the 14th Aug, but just look at the weather forecaster's face! This event is a challenge enough for me without battling rain & wind alongside & the terrain in parts is awful enough when it's dry!!
-See you next week & thank you so so much for all your generous sponsorship & encouragement. It really does mean the world to me. -H
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More training...
So after missing my train this morning I was extremely grateful to my amazing husband for driving me to Liverpool to practice the start of the canal trail that I'll be doing probably in the dark at 3am this Sat! It was well worth the practice ride as I found a short diversion around a small stretch of closed canal (next to a pub thankfully!!) & was overjoyed at the stretch before Wigan that is being freshly laid with tarmac! It seems totally daunting to be attempting the whole thing in just 6 days time & the weather forecast isn't looking too kind but i'll get through it & will be extremely grateful of any support that you've been able to offer!
Training…
1st time in ages that I’ve felt fit enough & had the time to do some local training! My kids were fantastic morale support it’s just a shame that the barbie movie was sold out for the halfway break ☹️😂
Training has begun...
Spurred along by my Son Jacob, we managed to get some training in today (via Billy Bob's ice cream parlour)!
£1,355.00
+£267.50 Gift Aid
raised of £500 target
by 65 supporters
Supporters 65
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Y10 months, 2 weeks
Yvonne McBrearty
Well Done Helen & Team! What an amazing achievement!
£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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Anonymous
£ 5.00
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Anonymous
Phenomenal effort- inspirational.
£ 30.00
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R10 months, 2 weeks
Rachael Craig Molly & Archie
Amazing effort for a great cause! The pics look like you’re smashing it- well done 🚴 xx
£ 15.00 (+£3.75)
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M10 months, 2 weeks
Maria Bryan
Good luck Helen x you can do this lots of love Maria,Rich,Matt and Emma xx
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M10 months, 2 weeks
Maria Roche
Best of luck Helen ! What a wonderful
Thing to do. Maria, Chris, Charlie and Harry xx£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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H10 months, 3 weeks
Holly O'Rourke
Good luck Helen, hope the weather improves soon for you!
£ 10.00 (+£2.50)
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S11 months
Sarah Scott
Helen, you will be amazing at this challenge. Do you have raise so much money already for two wonderful charities. Best of luck for the weekend, Sarah and Scotty
£ 30.00 (+£7.50)
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L11 months
Lucy H
Go Helen! This sounds like a big challenge (and for wonderful causes) but I am M♥️RE than sure you will succeed with flying colours! 🥳🥳🥳 x
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Anonymous
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L11 months
Lorna Highet
Good luck Helen, keep pedalling and enjoy yourself! Great causes.
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Anonymous
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Jo Turner
Go Helen!
Great causes. Hope you get loads of support on the canal side.£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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Zoe Walker
Brilliant Helen, you’re amazing, you’ll smash it! Two great causes, allez Helen!! Xx
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Anonymous
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Anonymous
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