A Cannock-based investment manager chose to double the distance of a cycling challenge and completed 124 miles in a single day after a colleague was forced to pull out of the attempt due to injury.
Steve Grice and Mike Lowe, both from investment specialist UKSE, had planned to rise 100km (62 miles) together from Stoke-on-Trent to Coventry to raise funds for Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM).
Mike fractured an ankle days before last week’s event, so Steve decided to add a return journey to generate donations for UKSE’s charity of the year.
Steve rode through temperatures of up to 28°C from Stoke-on-Trent railway station past landmarks including Stoke City’s bet365 Stadium, Blithfield Reservoir, the National Memorial Arboretum and Kingsbury Water Park and Cyclists War Memorial before reaching the original planned finish point at Coventry railway station. He retraced his journey calling at Lichfield Cathedral along the way.
Regional manager Steve said: “When Mike had to pull out, there was no way I was going to let our fundraising for CALM stall, so turning it into a 200km (124 miles) return journey felt the only right option.
“Passing incredible landmarks along the route through the region made it enjoyable. Supporting the vital suicide prevention work that CALM delivers every day was a great motivation so I am proud that our efforts will help those facing their own toughest battles.”
Regional executive Mike added: “In training for the ride I fractured my ankle while I was out running, so congratulations to Steve for taking on my share of the ride.
“UKSE is committed to making a positive impact to good causes in the region where we operate so we are sure the funds raised will allow CALM to continue their good work.”
