[[{"fid":"292571","view_mode":"default","fields":{"format":"default","alignment":"","field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]":"Rob's bike","field_file_image_title_text[und][0][value]":"Rob's bike"},"link_text":false,"type":"media","field_deltas":{"1":{"format":"default","alignment":"","field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]":"Rob's bike","field_file_image_title_text[und][0][value]":"Rob's bike"}},"attributes":{"alt":"Rob's bike","title":"Rob's bike","style":"float: right;","class":"media-element file-default","data-delta":"1"}}]]In September last year Rob raised £230 for Cancer Research UK, and in April 202 decided to do it again. This time he’s raising money for not one, but three different charities. To keep active during lockdown Rob took on this challenge to look after his own health while supporting the hard work of people battling life threatening disease.
In preparation for his latest endeavor, Rob cycled the equivalent of travelling from Cambridge to Cornwall, and back! While his tires have given up a few times, his dedication to complete the challenge never fell flat.
Rob comments, “Whilst most of us have had to adapt to the ‘new normal’, there are lots of people that still face their own personal battles. I can only imagine the toll the last year has taken on people battling cancer, people faced with diabetes, and those affected by heart issues. We all know somebody affected by these terrible illnesses. Four years ago, I lost my uncle to diabetes - so this is the least I can do to give back. If you have the means, and you’re capable, why wouldn’t you want to help? So I got the padded bib shorts out again and covered a lot of ground in Cambridge and surrounding local areas.
"I’ve cycled through four seasons in one ride on most occasions, the wind definitely makes cycling harder. The worst ride I had was in torrential rain. One evening as I was doing laps around Cambridge Science Park, I got home and literally poured water out of my shoes! I’m delighted to get the miles under my belt whilst raising money for these very worthy causes.”
If you’d like to make a donation, please visit Rob’s fundraising pages at https://linktr.ee/rjrobbie