First goal 175 miles (Hammersmith to Donnington), Second goal - 333 miles
I’d like to hit the full number of the beast with 666 miles or 1076km by the 12th June. if not I’ll still hit that before the end of the month.
keep a look out for my regular Strava to Facebook updates
This fundraising page benefits the following good cause:
Nordoff Robbins is the largest independent music therapy charity in the UK, dedicated to changing the lives of vulnerable and isolated people in its own centres or partner organisations such as schools, care homes and hospitals. Nordoff Robbins music therapy can be used to support people living with a wide range of needs, including children or adults with learning difficulties, those living with dementia or mental health issues, or provide comfort and celebrate the life of someone facing terminal illness.
Website: https://www.nordoff-robbins.org.uk/
Teenage Cancer Trust is a cancer care and support charity in the UK that exists to improve the cancer experience of young people aged 13–24. Founded in 1990, the charity's key service is providing specialist teenage units in NHS hospitals.
Website: https://www.teenagecancertrust.org/
ChildLine is a free 24-hour counselling service for children and young people up to their 19th birthday in the UK provided by the NSPCC. ChildLine deals with any issue which causes distress or concern, common issues dealt with include child abuse, bullying, mental illness, parental separation or divorce, pregnancy and substance misuse.
Website: https://www.childline.org.uk/
Save the Children ensures that children in the UK and around the world are safe and healthy. They support them to learn, grow and become who they want to be.
Cost examples:
Website: https://www.savethechildren.org.uk/
Raise money for Nordoff Robbins, Teenage Cancer Trust, Childline, and Save the Children!
For the last eight years the Heavy Metal Truants have been doing an annual charity cycle ride from London to Download Festival set upon the hallowed heavy metal grounds of Castle Donington. Open to all, our charity ride has seen metal fans, bands, and industry types getting on their bikes and raising £681,500 in the process.
We were heartbroken to see Download Festival cancelling this year - a decision which we of course fully support. We weren’t happy to sit this year out though. Our chosen charities, all of which work hard to support children and young people, need our support now more than ever, so we’re calling on all metalheads from around the world to join us in the name of heavy metal.
As it’s the 40th anniversary of Motorhead’s Ace of Spades, what better with which to honour Lemmy than to call it…
HEAVY METAL TRUANTS 8: THE EIGHTH OF SPADES!
THE PLAN:
Between June 1st and in the run-up to June 12th, the weekend of Virtual Download Festival, we want you to get in the saddle and join us on a virtual ride. Anything with pedals which you can log on Strava is fine - actual bikes, smart trainers, or simple exercise bikes: if you can log the miles on Strava, you can join the ride. If you are going outside on a real bike though we ask that you do so safely and according to government guidelines!
For more information on the eighth ride of the Heavy Metal Truants, head to: www.heavymetaltruants.com
17 Jun
"Well done Sailor ⚓️"
12 Jun
£20.00
"Well done Steve. Great cause, I hope you can still walk "
12 Jun
£20.00
"Brilliant effort Steve and good cause "
11 Jun
£20.00
"Well done Steve, keep up the good work! Oscar sends you a big virtual hug. Love the Barlow's x"
10 Jun
£20.00
"Keep up the good work Gandalf."
09 Jun
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09 Jun
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09 Jun
£50.00
"Born to Ride, wrong bike but who cares"
09 Jun
£20.00
"Well done Steve, great effort."
09 Jun
£20.00
"Well done Steve, great cause. "
05 Jun
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04 Jun
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03 Jun
£30.00
"get on your bike lofty"
03 Jun
£10.00
"Well done Steve, all for a great cause"
03 Jun
£10.00
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03 Jun
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03 Jun
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03 Jun
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03 Jun
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03 Jun
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01 Jun
£20.00
"Well done Steve...all good causes! A daily update (with pictures) would be appreciated!! "
01 Jun
£10.00
"Good luck Steve! I'm sure you'll make it."
01 Jun
£10.00
"Nice one Steve!"
31 May
£20.00
"Enjoy the views!!!"
30 May
£10.00
"Good effort fella. Stay safe old man"
30 May
£10.00
"X uncle Anth and aunty Linda xxx "
30 May
£20.00
"Always sponsor yourself"
29 May
£20.00
"Nice one Steve! Happy riding! "
29 May
£20.00
"Go Steve - enjoy the product of a good lockdown ride! "
29 May
£20.00
"A worthy cause Steve. Well done"
29 May
£20.00
"Well done mate"