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Russell Ashford

Manchester to London

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My Activity Tracking

2,156
mi

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. 

Please Help Me
Reach My Goal

Raised

£608 + £136.25 GiftAid

My Goal

£1,000

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My Achievements

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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

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

£53

David & Claire

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

£35

Wilmots

£30

Tony Jobson

Good luck - a great cause

£30

Lin Ashford

£28

Amy Wilford

Go smash it mate!

£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

£25

Anonymous

£20

Gary Pattison

Good luck Russ

£20

Chris Woods

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

£20

Matthew Stanway

Good luck Russ, hope the wind is behind you

£20

Andrew Thomas

Brilliant cause Russell, good luck!!

£15

Brooke F

Go smash it Russ! Great cause :)

£15

Sarah Cook

Good luck Russ!

£12

Glen Lambert

Good Luck Russ

£5

Heidi Ashford