Set up by a team of cycling enthusiasts, all of whom have lost a family member or a friend to cancer, Bike 4 Cancer is primarily a provider of days out and short-breaks for British families affected by cancer.
We also make grants to UK based care institutions and support research into the positive effects of exercise (e.g. cycling) and how it can help with cancer prevention and recovery.
Starting on Clapham Common, the route travels through Mitcham, Carshalton, Chipstead, Banstead and Haywards Heath before finishing in front of Brighton Pier.
It's all about the Bike will have to tackle the fearsome Ditchling Beacon at the end of the 58 mile route - the highest point in East Sussex at 814 feet above sea level!
Commenting on their challenge, the team said:
"Last April, our good friend and a great dad, Nigel (Billy) Stout, lost a hard fought battle against leukaemia. He loved to cycle and was forever dragging us out across the countryside in all weathers. He was always in the lead and much fitter than the rest of us put together.
He had the latest gear (including a carbon fibre bike) and when we all finished a run, usually about five minutes behind him, he would cheerfully shout "It's all about the bike!"
He showed great courage in his fight against this cruel illness and one of his last wishes was that we do a London to Brighton ride to raise money for this worthy cause.
Thanks for taking the time to read this and thank you for your donation."
Ryan, Johno, Barry and Weezy.
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Donors & messages of support
£220 + £55.00 Gift Aid | SITVFC...Well done you lot!!! From JR Osbourn |
£20 + £5.00 Gift Aid | Well done, great job! From M J SPIKINGS |
£10 + £2.50 Gift Aid | no message From R I Jessop |
£30 + £7.50 Gift Aid | no message From Dr Ian Marshall |
£50 + £12.50 Gift Aid | Good luck and well done for raising money for such a good cause and in the name of a great man. A&A From MR A R WILSON |
£20 + £5.00 Gift Aid | Good luck to you all hope all goes well From A M WATKINS |
£40 | Good luck
Dave eyley
John and Christine sidebotham From Mrs jd necchi- ghiri |
£20 + £5.00 Gift Aid | Every day may not be good, but there is always something good in each day. Good luck and make it a great day! From Mr J M Southgate |
£30 | Good luck everyone! Xx From Miss Nakita L Necchi-Ghiri |
£30 + £7.50 Gift Aid | Hope you do nige proud and all get to the finish line . Sandra From S m kiritschenko |