A huge good luck to Fiona and David as they begin their incredible two-day challenge today – cycling from Evesham to Cardiff and back.
We’re so grateful they’ve chosen to support OPA Cancer Charity and wish them the very best of luck. Ride safely, and thank you for helping us make a difference!
Thank you for helping Fiona and David make every mile count. You can support their fundraising on their JustGiving page
Fiona & David’s Story
We are hoping to raise £3,000 to help 4 amazing charities.
Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospital, Young Lives v Cancer, PAL – Minibus appeal and OPA Cancer (Oesophageal Cancer)
David and I are cycling from Evesham to Cardiff and back on July 17th and 18th, covering about 230 miles with a group of cyclists. Our goal is to raise as much money as possible for the charities we are supporting.
This will be an enormous and emotional challenge which we are really looking forward to. We have both experienced the effects of Cancer on our family and by others.
We hope you can support us by donating to the page, all money donated will be divided equally between the four charities.
This money will go towards helping and supporting families who are going through a difficult time in their lives.
We will be posting updates of our journey, training and during the actual event here and on a designated Instagram page.
During and after the event!
We set out before dawn, up at 6am and on the road by 7:30am, making our own way towards Cardiff with one shared purpose: to ride for those who need our support.
The first 50 miles flowed easily, and we stopped only for coffee and cake as the day warmed up. The route soon turned undulating, but every climb was rewarded with stunning views across the countryside – and for a long time, we led the way. We had set off an hour and 45 minutes ahead of the other riders, and for mile after mile, we held the front.
With just 9 miles remaining, the effort began to tell. My feet were aching badly, so we paused at a pub garden to rest and refuel. When I returned from filling water bottles, Dave smiled and said the others had caught us – our lead was gone, but we had covered 95 miles, and we had given everything we had. Those final few miles were tough, but seeing our destination at the Premier Inn was a huge relief. A hot shower, a hearty meal and a well-earned drink later, we rested – knowing we would be back in the saddle again at 3:30am.
Day two began before sunrise. Coffee, porridge and plenty of fuel later, all 69 riders gathered at 4:30am to head home. I rode with a group of 11, and as the miles passed, we became a team. We shared stories, encouraged one another up every hill, and no one was ever left behind. When legs grew heavy and spirits dipped, we thought of the people we are raising funds for – and that carried us through every difficult moment.
We returned home tired, sore and incredibly proud. Over the two days, we rode nearly 220 miles together. This was never just about a bike ride – it was about commitment, friendship, and making a real difference. Thank you to everyone who has supported us so far; every penny raised will go directly to helping those who need it most.
