Over the summer I celebrated another birthday and I realised that I could no longer resist a deep-seated need that many men my age face — the uncontrollable compulsion to dress from head-to-toe in lycra.
At first, I only wore lycra at home alone in the evening. Unfortunately, one-night my wife woke up and mistook me for a burglar. After taking quite a beating, I had to confess that it was me, whereupon I offered the outlandish excuse that I had taken up cycling and was off for an early-morning ride. When my wiser partner pointed out that I didn’t own a bike, I was left with little option but to acquire one and sign-up for a charity cycle to champion my newfound passion.
So here I am, with a wardrobe full of lycra, a new bike, and a bonkers commitment to complete a charity ride of 700km from Girona to Cannes in 4 days. MAPIC is my first long distance endurance ride. In fact, it's my first ride longer than a trip to school. So I am inspired and daunted by the challenge in equal measure.
The aim of my cycle is to raise at least £1000 for Coram, the UK’s first children’s charity. Coram appeals to me particularly because its mission is to offer support and opportunity to people at a time in their lives when it can perhaps make the most difference to their future: when they have so much potential.
All the money you donate will go directly to Coram. So please support a great cause and give young children the opportunity to grow into confident and successful adults who can choose to wear their own lycra!
Aside from that I am the founder of Nex—, a London based architecture and urban design studio that connect people to place.
You can find out more about us here www.nex-architecture.comWelcome to the King's Cross Cycle to MAPIC registration page. We are here to support you all of the way, from training rides & spin classes, to social and information evenings. The King's Cross Cycle to MAPIC is not only a fantastic networking and fundraising experience but a team effort that encompases a sense of community and friendship that lasts a lifetime. We very much look forward to sharing this experience with you over the coming months.
Entry to the King’s Cross Cycle to MAPIC costs £1,799.
Over four days cyclists will ride from Girona to the MAPIC property fair in Cannes, covering approximately 700km. Riders will experience road cycling from an elite rider’s perspective, including a full crew comprising technical support, medics, sports therapists, motorcycle outriders and lead car, as well as UK support staff, leaving you free to concentrate on turning the pedals and raising money for Club Peloton’s charity partners.
What is included:
- Hotel accommodation for the period 9-12 November inclusive (B&B)
- Dinner for the period 9-12 November inclusive
- Lunch for the period 10-13 November inclusive
- Bike transport from London to Girona
- Flight from London to Barcelona on 9 November
- Coach transfer from Barcelona to Girona
- Coffee, tea and snacks whilst on the road
- Mechanical backup (labour only)
- Lead car, motorcycle outriders, paramedic and sports therapy support
- Bike transport from Cannes back to London for your collection
Not included:
- Holiday, Travel, Medical and Bike Insurance
- Mechanical spares
- Alcohol and soft drinks at lunch and dinner
- MAPIC entry
- Return travel from Cannes to the UK
You must also commit to raise an additional £1,000 minimum in fundraising.
A refund minus a non-refundable deposit of £299 is available until Friday 7th September.
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