My Activity Tracking
1,711
mi
My target 220 mi
This is a one-day challenge—but for many families, the challenge lasts a lifetime.
On June 28th, I’ll be riding 220 miles (350 km) from Manchester to London in a single day.
It’s a tough ride—physically and mentally. But it’s nothing compared to the daily challenges faced by autistic young people and their families.
I took up cycling later in life, and at 66, it’s become a real passion. Through that, I’ve also become more aware of neurodiversity—especially autism—and the importance of better understanding and support.
That’s why I’m supporting Ambitious about Autism, a charity providing vital education and services to young people and their families. Since this ride began, it has raised over £3.5 million and continues to grow each year.
Every rider taking part is aiming to raise £1,000—so that’s my target too.
If you’re able to support, any donation—big or small—will genuinely help and will keep me going when it gets tough.
Thank you.
My Achievements
Shared page
Self-donated
Added a profile pic
Added a blog post
Received 10 donations
25% fundraising target
50% fundraising target
Fundraising target reached
50% distance target reached
Challenge complete!
My Updates
My last M2L training ride…
Thursday 25th Jun
Event kit has arrived - we are getting close now!
Thursday 25th Jun
Event tracker link
Wednesday 24th Jun Please follow my progress from Manchester to London on the 28th June, search for rider #172
Even more M2L training miles in the Cotswolds…
Thursday 30th Apr
Thank you to my Sponsors
£100
Ian Hazleton
£100
Darren Motley
Good Luck Ian, I hope you do well!! Cheers Darren
£53
Andrew Parr
Chapeau
£53
Graeme Taylor
Good luck Ian, you'll smash this!
£50
Suzanne Henry
£50
Diane Hazleton
Good luck . Di xxx
£50
Nidhin George
All the best Ian!
£50
Simon Southby-ryland
Ian, a fantastic and underfunded cause, one that is close to me and my families heart. Best of luck Simon
£40
Andrew Evans
Here's hoping for a good tail wind!
£35
Andrew Parr
I see you needed a little top up to reach your goal!
£30
Nigel Mason
Good luck & godspeed on Sunday. May the wind be forever on your back and all the hills downhill!
£30
Mark Millar
Good Luck Ian!
£28
Anthony Thorp
Good luck Ian,I hope the weather gets cooler
£28
Clive Ousbey
£28
Sarah Menzies
Good luck!
£28
Chris Baron
Take it easy!
£28
John Griffiths
Outstanding effort Ian, I am sure you will smash it, a great cause !
£25
Matt Bailes
Great cause, good luck!
£24
James Mullaney
Good. luck Buddy, be safe.
£20
Jack
Good luck Ian :)
£20
Jo Hooks
Good luck! 🍀
£20
Paul Hartley
Good luck Ian, great cause. Very impressive!
£20
Phil Lonsdale
Go for it Ian! Try and avoid the hills! 😂
£20
Mark Baker
Great challenge Ian, good luck...
£20
Chris & Penny
£15
Steve Deeks
Best of luck, Ian! That's a long way!
£12
Scott Horner
Congratulations and well done Ian on your ride
£12
Paul Taylor
Good luck Ian, and enjoy it
£12
Damian Hegarty
Great Job
£10
Lesley
Good luck
£10
Colin Harris
All the best for the ride. Stay safe.
£10
Phil Ross
Good Luck Ian
£10
Skin in the Game!!