Bike . . . activity

Today I rode 35 miles to southport for the charity of Ishy.

In total I cycled 45 miles.

Now I'm tired...

Ian ( Ishy ) is a man who was a local in the Leaver Bridge Pub.

He was walking down some steps and slipped on some black ice, he fell down the steps only dropped about one metre over the edge because there was no rail.

He landed funny and is now paralised from his neck down with the exception of use of a couple of fingers.

He is currently living in Southport in a care home as his needs 24hr care.

Since his accidient he has broken up with his long time partner because he doesn't want to be her burden.

He currently needs a mobility scooter which will help him dramatically and would mean he could come home and live with his family in Bolton, surrounded by his friends.

He needs £20,000, for a scooter.

Me and my dad set off at 7am and cycled down to Darcey Lever Cricket Club. This was 4.2 miles, we arrived at the cricket club at 7:20am. It was cold.

We loaded two vans full of bycles, then all headed off to southport. 

When we arrived at Southport we all drove to where Ian is currently living (in his care home). We waited for everyone to arrive. We gave our names, paid the entrance fee and got given a high vis jacket with the words

'BAAS

Supporting the Ian (Ishy)

Isherwood Fund'

along with a number pinned to the back.

As a group everyone taking part was asked to group together for a massive photograph with Ian.

A photographer from 'The Bolton Eveneing News' was there, so hopeffully we'll be in the paper to help Ian rasie more money he needs.

(unfortunatly me and dad where centre stage... so if a photo is printed we'll be at the front!)

My uncle arranged the charity cycle with nearly 50 partisipaints. 

Everyone cycling had to pay £10 + sponsership money.

The estimated amount raises for this event alone is a sub of £4,000.




My Journey:
Home- Darcy Leaver Cricket Club
4.2 miles. 15 minutes. 7:05am-7:30am


Darcey Leaver - Southport
8:15am - 9:15am


Outside Ian's house
9:15am - 10:00am


Southport - Darcey Leaver Cricket Club
10:00am - 12:56pm
35.4 miles. 2hrs 56 minutes.


Darcey Leaver Cricket Club
Food. Drinking. Resting


Darcey Leaver - Home
4.2 miles. 20 minutes. 1:36pm-1:56pm


Total hours cycling: 3hrs 31 minutes.
Total of Miles: 53.8


max speed: 25.72mil/hr
average speed: 11.41mil/hr
average moving speed: 12.25mil/hr
elivation gain: 1,672ft
min elevation: 168 ft
max elivation: 645 ft
min grade: 8.9%
max grade: 7.9%