Driving to work could seem a sensible approach to prepare for a 350-mile bike trip – but it surely’s a tall order when your every day commute takes you over Caerphilly Mountain!
Grayson Means, a gross sales advisor for Redrow at its De Clare Gardens improvement in Hendredenny, Caerphilly, Is becoming a member of greater than 40 different cyclists to trip from Cardiff to Paris subsequent month in support of Barry-based veterans charity, Woody’s Lodge.
As he normally works weekends when many of the different riders prepare, he has supplemented his preparation for the “somewhat hilly” problem by recurrently biking the 30-mile spherical journey which takes in Caerphilly Mountain.
Boosted by contributions from Redrow and work colleagues in addition to family and friends, Grayson has up to now raised over £1,200 of his £1,500 goal for the charity primarily based on the Amelia Belief Farm on 5 Mile Lane.
Woody’s Lodge is called after Royal Marine and member of the elite particular boat service, Paul “Woody” Woodland, of Penarth, who died in a coaching train in 2012. It supplies a social hub and guides armed forces veterans and ex-emergency service personnel to supply the assist they should re-engage with their households and communities.
Driving to work appeared like a good suggestion on the time, as I wanted to extend my uphill coaching provided that our route is somewhat hilly, stated Grayson.
When clients come to view the event, they’re knocked out by the gorgeous views from up right here: over the previous few weeks, particularly within the hotter climate, I can truthfully say I too am discovering them breathtaking – fairly actually!
Joking apart, I’m so delighted to assist such a worthwhile charity that appears after the wellbeing of our most heroic communities.
Sian Woodland, co-founder and deputy chief govt of Woody’s, is herself a veteran and can also be doing the cycle problem.
Fundraising assist is significant to our work from our three bases within the Vale of Glamorgan, Ceredigion and Conwy, she stated.
We assist Welsh veterans of all ages with the bodily and psychological well being and social challenges they might face, from settling again into civilian life and residing again at residence with their households to securing housing and managing their funds.
As for therefore many charities, the necessity is rising on a regular basis so we’re actually grateful to all our supporters.
To learn extra concerning the journey or to donate, please go to Grayson’s Simply Giving web page.
