Whittlesey cyclist ‘overwhelmed’ by support as he completes gruelling 24 hour indoor ride
A cyclist in Whittlesey has raised £1,500 after taking on a gruelling 24 hour indoor ride - beginning on his 45th birthday!
David Edis completed 438 miles on his turbo trainer on Saturday and Sunday to raise the money for the Helping Whittlesey group which has been feeding elderly and vulnerable residents in the town.
Egged on by fellow members of the Whittlesey Wheelers who were able to join him virtually at different stages, as well as monitor his progress on Zoom, David comfortably surpassed his targets of riding 400 miles and raising £500, although understandably he was feeling the effects of the challenge on Monday morning.
“I had a nice soak in the bath last night,” he said.
“This morning I ache I cannot lie! Surprisingly, the neck, shoulders and ribs are the worst - my legs aren’t too bad.
“It’s nice to know £1,500 was raised in the end. The Zoom chat room was fantastic and helped me through along with the numerous riders that joined me along the way online.
“The support was overwhelming.”
To donate to David’s fundraising appeal, visit: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/wwcc.