A REDDITCH CEO has raised a bumper £2,000 for The Care Workers’ Charity by competing in and winning endurance cycling competition.
CEO of home care technology firm Unique IQ, David Lynes, completed against a host of other solo, self-supported riders, each competitor was tasked with planning their own route and deciding on when they should stop to rest and recuperate during the 48-hour period.
The challenge was not about the number of total kilometres peddled, but how far riders could go in a straight line, with any ferries or trains needed, deducted from the final total.
Starting his ride in Blair Athol in the Scottish Highlands, David managed to ride 648km (as the crow flies) ending his heroic journey in Salisbury, and travelling over 100km more than his nearest rival.
David said: “While cycling alone through wind and rain during the darkest hours of the night was incredibly difficult, the mental toll of the ride was the most demanding part of the challenge. But thinking about the generosity of the people that had sponsored me and sent messages of support really kept me going.
“I’m so proud to have been able to raise this significant amount of money for The Care Workers’ Charity, and know that every penny will be used to support carers that are facing their own difficult challenges.”
Presenting the £2,000 cheque during UK Care Week at the NEC in Birmingham, Ayesha Sadiq, events manager at The Care Workers’ Charity said: “Since 2020, The Care Workers’ Charity has issued over £3million in grants to support care workers in crisis.
“Now, more than ever, care workers must be valued and respected.
“We are so grateful to those like David who help us raise essential funds.”
David added: “After the ride I thought I’d never want to get on a bike again! But I’m now thinking about next year – how we can raise even more money and how I can ride even further!”
