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My target 220 mi
Please support my Ambitious challenge!
On Sunday 28 June 2026 Anya and I will ride 220 miles in a single day from Manchester to London. A test of endurance, a journey that demands everything, and gives back more.
We are taking on the Ambitious 220 Challenge to raise funds for Ambitious about Autism, the national charity standing with autistic children and young people. For over 20 years we have lived in this world, seeing the difficulties that people like Max (my son and Anya's brother) have in accessing education and other opportunities, ones that others take for granted.
This will be my fourth time riding this incredible event (but trust me it doesn't get easier, especially as I get older and the body starts to creak more), but Anya's first. It will be her longest ride by some considerable margin. Last year I was mechanical support and met some amazing people, who pushed themselves so hard to get to the finish. I was inspired by those people, and I feel very privileged that Anya and I can do this event together- hopefully we can push each other to get over the line!
Too often autistic young people are unheard, unsupported, or shut out of opportunities. That can change. Every mile and every turn of the pedals helps create a world where autistic children and young people are accepted for who they are and given the chance to realise their ambitions.
This is more than a ride. This has purpose. Especially for us!
If you can, please consider donating to out page and join us in standing with autistic children and young people.
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!
Thank you to my Sponsors
£267
Jen Mum
£100
Mark And Sue Bladen
Good luck!
£100
Nick Moses
The pain and suffering will be worth it!!
£100
Jimmy & Heather Pigden
Well done both of you.
£100
Jimmy Pigden
You both be careful and play nicely .
£53
Les Fishers
£53
Jane Cobley
Go for it - you wonderful humans! xxx
£53
Martyn & Becky
Good luck folks. Crazy event!
£53
Rachel Maunder
£53
Heather Mccann
£53
Andrew Leeson
Good luck.
£53
Terry Alldridge
Go guys.
£50
Richie Ross
Well done both of you. Assuming Anya kicked your ass 🤣
£50
Alex & Alex (styles & Morris)
Super impressive challenge and for an amazing cause - go smash it!!
£50
Matt Bladen
A well deserved donation!! You did amazing
£50
Anonymous
Good effort both of you. Congrats!
£50
Lee Wild
It’d obviously be a more appealing ride if the destination was Manchester! 😂 Good luck to you both!
£50
Richie Rosd
Good luck, don’t show your Dad up too much 🤣
£50
Tracy And Jason
£40
Nanette Strover
You are both amazing. Keep going and enjoy the free wheeling downhill bits! Nan xxx
£30
Andrew Carnegie
£28
Kevin And Mandy Cover
Good luck have a great ride.
£28
Catherine Downes
Go Pigdens!
£28
Spider
It's all downhill from Manchester 🤣
£28
Mark Kunert
Good luck!
£28
Eddie Mcshane
Well done. Amazing effort.
£25
Jason Bell
Well done you two. All the best. That’s a long way!!!
£20
Sarah
Very impressive!! Know you’ll smash it
£20
Flo Anderson
Good luck!! You’ll smash it!! Lots of love xx
£20
David Kennedy
Hope it all went to plan. Thank goodness the weather had cooled down a bit!
£20
Cathy & Brez
Sorry this is a bit late. What an amazing achievement guys. Well done!!!!!
£20
Paul Hodgson
£20
Geoff Day
Well done and have a great ride.
£20
Keith
A sunny Sunday morning practice ride for you 😎
£20
Paul Hodgson
Keep peddling, have fun!
£20
Susan Pigden
Good luck superman and daughter xx
£20
Penny
Wow what an epic ride ! 👏👏👏
£20
Emma Crestani
Well done!
£20
Mark Galloway
Hope all goes well and fantastic effort!!
£15
Will Trippick
£12
Joseph Glass
Bravo 🙌
£10
Becca
Good luck both!!!
£10
Libby Dunlop
Best of luck - that is a long way to go!
£10
Gail Kirkham
Keep cycling!
£10
Julie Gray
Amazing!
£10
Amy Barnes
Good luck to you both it’s an awesome ride
Double sponsorship for 2 superhero’s of mine!!