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HMT X: The 10 Commandments 2022
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During a Truants ride in Morocco in 2012, I asked Alex Milas how he was getting to Download Festival and whether he wanted to cycle... read more
For the 3rd year running, I’m taking part in the heavy metal truants virtual challenge. I’ll be covering 175 miles in 11 days, most... read more
“I am a space scientist working for the European Space Agency, working on the Sun’s influence on our Earth and nearby space. We are... read more
I have been involved in the annual Heavy Metal Truants charity fundraising activities since 2015.
This year is the tent... read more
A few years ago, Rou and I were invited to take a trip down to the Nordoff Robbins HQ in London. What we saw there was so inspiring... read more
I’m fat, lazy and in my fifties. Time to step up.
This is the first year I have been involved in the annual Heavy Metal Truants charity fundraising cycle ride from London Alexandra... read more
This year myself & two others undertook a pre-event ride of a 200 miles cycle on 21st May, looping Winchester from St Paul’s, L... read more
Back for my 2nd HMT ride having completed last year’s virtual event and relishing the physical challenge this year! Last year these... read more
It's feels impossible to me that we're nearing our tenth chapter of the Heavy Metal Truants -- the amount of blood, sweat and tears... read more
For the last 7 years I have been part of an amazing group of individuals – the Heavy Metal Truants, cycling hundreds of miles ... read more
Hey there! I'm taking part in HMT X: The 10 Commandments 2022. Between Monday the 30th of May and Friday the 10th... read more
After 2 years of virtual rides, it's time once again to cycle the 160 miles from Alexandra Palace to Download Festival to raise muc... read more
Where do you start? How bout 2013 when I decided to do this epic and truly awesome event. Now it's year 10 and we are still doing i... read more
I have raised money for the Heavy Metal Truants for 10 years now with this being my 6th time riding for them & the reason I sta... read more
I used to cycle a lot in the pre-Tomos days. When I separated from his father, Tomos benefitted hugely from music therapy - convent... read more
Having taken part in last years virtual event, I couldn’t pass up the chance to get involved again this year and do the actual 255... read more
So after two years of virtual rides during lockdown we are back cycling to Donington Park. It’s 170 odd miles to raise money... read more
This is the epic 10th year of the ride to raise money for these remarkable charities. I’ll be cycling 333miles in France and then a... read more
Despite multiple tumbles and a cut head last time I am doing the Heavy Metal Truants 160 Mile Charity bike ride for the fourth time... read more
For all the children in need
I’m riding 1000 miles between 30th May and 31st July 2022 for The Truants Foundation and the wonderful children’s charities they su... read more
Riding one more time to raise money for four incredible charities. As both a supporter and participant of the Truants since 2015, I... read more
I am a bit of a reluctant cyclist. I’m not keen of the thought of going out on a bike ride, but I love it once I’m out cycling aro... read more
Hey there I'm Martin returning for my third event fundraising for four Children's Charities. Nordoff Robbins, Teenage Cancer Trust,... read more
First time doing this and looking forward to it. I'm doing the 175 mile ride on my exercise bike at home. Starting on 30th May I will... read more
For this year’s HMT X: The Ten Commandments, i am undertaking 3 challenges. First up is 322km/200Miles in one day on May 21st (weath... read more
I'm back for my 3rd year of riding with Heavy Metal Truants. After completing the Bomber distance of 333 miles in 2020 and 2021,thi... read more
This is my first year joining (virtually) the Heavy Metal Truants to raise money for some great charities that help children and yo... read more
I first took part in a Truants fundraiser in 2021, Nine Lives - Virtual Challenge. A throwaway comment to Carol and Paul who called... read more
This will be my 5th Truants ride with 3 physical rides to Download and 1 virtual where I covered 666 miles on the first virtu... read more
I am never going to run a marathon but cycling silly distances to raise money for charities is something I can do & as a metalh... read more
Having a stubborn streak a mile wide has to count for something, right? So I've decided to put mine to good use and raise some much... read more
Music, cycling and a great cause - signing up for this didn't need any debate! The only question is how far will I ride? I'm aiming... read more
I’m combining my love of rock/metal music and cycling to once again join The Heavy Metal Truants. I’m aiming to cycle at least 333... read more
I'm James, I play guitar in the bands Tesseract & Cage Fight, I co-run music marketing / PR company Hold Tight, and I previously r... read more
This will be my 5th year of taking part. 2018 & 2019 we’re both the physical to Download. In 2020 to 2021 even though breaking... read more
For most charities the last few years have been really tough in trying to raise much needed funds. So this is my way of helping out... read more
In September 2020 I was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer. After the initial shock I'm learning to live with it, but can't imagine wha... read more
This is my first year with the HMT. I am running 50miles at the Ox 50 on May 7th 2022 to complete "The Bomber" challenge. This will... read more
Last year I was forced by my neighbours to join the virtual bike ride and managed to complete 184 miles over 9 days, whilst raising... read more
“My name is Sergio Gonzalez, from Chile, a rock and bicycle lover, and I am participating in this event for third time since it uni... read more
12 days, one old bloke in the garage attempting to complete 1000 miles on a bike trainer / treadmill. Fuelled by beer and Kit... read more
So this whole thing started as a 2020 lockdown adventure and the purchase of an exercise bike. I love challenges and I love D... read more
I am from Costa Rica, I love metal and especially Iron Maiden that changed my life.
My desire is to help children.
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Danish cyclist that is part of this great event to help kids in need worldwide
I'll be riding as far as I can over the week to raise money for the Truants.
Currently living in the Salem, Massachusetts area of the United States (15 minutes north of Boston). My 12th great-grandfathe... read more
