Step on the Pedal Challenge: A 980-Mile Cycle Relay Adventure

The Step on the Pedal Challenge is a cycle relay adventure aimed at raising funds for Young Lives vs Cancer charity. A team of six staff members from St Matthew's Primary School in Luton will cover a distance of over 980 miles in 80 hours, visiting the three mainland UK capital cities of London, Cardiff, and Edinburgh. The challenge is expected to take 3.5 days to complete, with the team cycling in pairs and completing approximately 330 miles each. The team is hoping to raise around £15,000 and has already reached almost £3,000 before setting off.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Step on the Pedal Challenge is a 980-mile cycle relay adventure aimed at raising funds for Young Lives vs Cancer charity.
  • The team of six staff members from St Matthew's Primary School in Luton will cover a distance of over 980 miles in 80 hours, visiting the three mainland UK capital cities of London, Cardiff, and Edinburgh.
  • The challenge is expected to take 3.5 days to complete, with the team cycling in pairs and completing approximately 330 miles each.
  • The team is hoping to raise around £15,000 and has already reached almost £3,000 before setting off.
  • The community will be taking on their own challenges over the event week with fun runs, bike to schools days, and community walks all planned to support fundraising efforts for Young Lives vs Cancer.
  • The team's Just Giving page is available at justgiving.com/fundraising/Step-on-the-pedal.
  • The event is organized by Daniel Chaplen, Sports Development Manager, St Matthew's Primary School.

Statistics:

  • Distance to be covered: over 980 miles
  • Time to complete: 80 hours
  • Number of days: 3.5 days
  • Number of staff members: 6
  • Distance per member: approximately 330 miles
  • Fundraising target: £15,000
  • Current donations: almost £3,000

Sources:

  • Young Lives vs Cancer charity
  • Just Giving page: justgiving.com/fundraising/Step-on-the-pedal
  • St Matthew's Primary School, Luton
  • Daniel Chaplen, Sports Development Manager, St Matthew's Primary School