I have decided to make a difference in 2012.
I aim to raise money for, and awareness of, the charity ShelterBox - my target is to raise sufficient funds to purchase 10 complete ShelterBoxes through a series of fundraising events. The main challenge will begin in August 2012 when I set off from Vancouver, and cycle 5,000 miles solo and unsupported to Miami, Florida.
why?
I am supporting the charity ShelterBox in their disaster relief efforts. My aim is to raise sufficient funds to donate 10 complete boxes; £5,900. ShelterBox is a charity whose work is close to my heart and values. They provide an instant response to disasters worldwide, providing emergency shelter & lifesaving supplies to families at a time when they need it most.
when?
The provisional start date for the Corner to Corner challenge is 6th August 2012.
how?
I will complete the entire journey by bicycle. The bike I will use is a Thorn Raven Tour, designed and built in Bridgewater, Somerset. A rough route will be planned prior to departure, the finer details will be sorted day by day ‘on the road’ to allow flexibility. I will undertake simple maintenance and repairs during the tour, carrying sufficient spare parts to deal with most foreseeable failures. I aim to camp and cook my own meals wherever possible throughout the tour.
I plan to cycle an average of 60 miles per day and expect to burn in the region of 600 calories per hour while cycling; roughly 3,000 calories per day. This is the equivalent energy burnt in running a marathon, every day for 3 months! To maintain my body weight, I will need to eat double what I would normally consume.
