Help me raise money for Ambitious about Autism

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My target 220 mi

Please support my Ambitious challenge!

On Sunday 28 June 2026 I will ride 220 miles in a single day from Manchester to London. This will be the second time I've taken on this challenge, but that does not make it any easier. It's a true test of endurance, a journey that demands everything, and gives back more.

I am taking on the Ambitious 220 Challenge to raise funds for Ambitious about Autism, the national charity standing with autistic children and young people.

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.

If you can, please consider donating and join me in standing with autistic children and young people.

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Challenge complete!

My Updates

T-7 days, This time next week...

Sunday 21st Jun

The training is done, the bike is ready, my body is as ready as it's going to be and importantly the mind is ready. This time next week I hope to be somewhere near Flitwick, Beds about 270km in with about 80km remaining.

Although June hasn't exactly gone to plan from a training perspective, I've had some great family times & had some milestone birthday celebrations, these have actually been a welcome break from long training rides. The good news is my back has recovered and the two solid training blocks from Feb to May feel like enough to see me over the line.

Hopefully the heat we're currently experiencing will have eased and it stays dry.

28 days to go

Monday 1st Jun

It was a slow start to training this year, a bout of flu in January & poor weather prevented me getting the start I wanted.

My goal was to follow the same training plan as 2025 but at the beginning of Feb I was already 200 Km short of my plan.

Thankfully things picked up & I started to get some longer rides in starting with 100km & building towards 200km & then 300km.

I’m pleased to say I’ve been able to stick to my ride training plan. I completed a 200km ride from Bromsgrove to London in April and few weeks ago a loop from home to the Chilterns & back was just under 300km.

My strength & core program isn’t where it needs to be & this is one of the reasons I’m struggling to lose the last 5kg to get to my target weight.

With just 28 days remaining until I’m at the start line in Manchester my focus is on diet & sorting my lower back which started hurting yesterday after my penultimate training ride.

Thanks for your support.

Thank you to my Sponsors

£140

Hanbury Turn Pub Quiz

£60

Abi

Keep going Russ, my favourite bike wanker xxx

£53

David & Claire

Good Luck, Russ! An amazing cause, you've got this and we're cheering you on all the way 😊 xx

£50

Sarah Wall

You got this mate!! Thanks for all your hard work for the best cause in the world!!

£50

Mike Hopkins

Great ride, great xause - happy to support

£50

Del And Gra

All the best for tomorrow Russ! Delli and Gra xx

£40

Roger Ashford

£40

Mark Johansen-berg

Good luck mate

£35

Wilmots

£30

Rosie Cantle

£30

Martin Stanway

Good luck

£30

Tony Jobson

Good luck - a great cause

£30

Lin Ashford

£28.28

Andy Hurst

£28.28

Alison Keys

You’ve done all the hard work! Now it’s time to enjoy the ride…See you at the finish line. You’ve got this! 💪💪💪🚴🥰 x

£28

Richard Boyce

Just amazing stuff Russ. Well done - you’ve earned all three of today’s breakfasts!🤣

£28

Jack Bayley

You got this!!

£28

Amy Wilford

Go smash it mate!

£28

Paul Wood

Well done Russell, an example to us all of what can be achieved.

£28

Andrew Davey

You will smash it, Russ. Allez, allez.

£28

Jayne Mason

Best of luck on your last bit of training & on the day!!👏 great cause close to your heart ❤️

£28

Jamie, Serena, Toby & Gracie.

Good luck Russ. Just remember we don’t do these things because they are easy, we do them because we are stupid. x

£28

Anne Boyle

Good luck Russ, great cause, I am sure you will smash it xx

£28

Nikki & Ian (v-sprint)

£28

Lewis Harper

A great challenge and a great cause. Good luck.

£28

Nikki & Ian

£25

Adrian Langworthy

Good luck Russ! Awesome challenge! 😎

£25

Lee And Lis G

Have a great fun day pedalling for a super cause Enjoy

£25

Anonymous

£22.50

Jamie Wheeler

£20

Phillip Davies

Well done!

£20

Gary Pattison

Good luck Russ

£20

Chris Woods

Hope you have a great ride, for a fantastic cause.

£20

Laurie Thompson

Top work fella

£20

Matthew Stanway

Good luck Russ, hope the wind is behind you

£20

Andrew Thomas

Brilliant cause Russell, good luck!!

£15

Dan Phillips

£15

Brooke F

Go smash it Russ! Great cause :)

£15

Sarah Cook

Good luck Russ!

£15

Paul Mawhinney

Congratulations mate , looked like you both had a great day out and for a great cause .

£15

June & Roger

Good luck Russell. Hope it all goes well.

£12

Glen Lambert

Good Luck Russ

£12

Andrew Bates

Well done Russ, keep going

£12

Archer Harper

Good luck man 😁 Awesome cause

£12

Laura Rogers

Fantastic achievement Russ and for a great cause. Well done!

£10

Steve Shields

Good luck Russell Fair play to you

£10

Emma Morris