The Challenge
The 1000TT challenge is like no other and given the nature of the route to be taken is unlikely to have been attempted before.
It will see four amateur road cyclists (Sammy Alderman, Dominic Hedges, and two brothers who are endurance enthusiasts, Scott Jenkins and Rhys Jenkins), take on a physical and mental challenge that will have to see them pull together as a team in order to complete the task that lies ahead.
The 1000TT – is a 1,100 mile cycle designed to help with the fight against cancer. Cancer affects us all in someway or another, with 1 in 3 people expected to contract cancer in their lifetime. We have designed a challenge that will raise money in a way like no other to help the fight against cancer.
The 1000TT will see each rider take in 1,100 miles over 9,000ft mountains, hairpin bends, varying topography, constantly changing climates, terrifyingly quick descents and 5 countries. On top of this, it will incorporate four of the hardest and steepest inclines from the Tour de France.
The aim is to complete the 1000TT within 10 days (averaging a 100 miles a day each). Once out of the Alps it is expected that the distance covered daily will increase due to speed increasing as the topography of the terrain becomes more ‘friendly’.
The 1000TT will commence Sunday 3rd June with the end point set to be Tiger Bay, Cardiff, Wales on the 13th June 2012.
The ultimate purpose of the cycle is to raise money for the Dumfries and Galloway Endowment Fund (Alexandra Unit) and MacMillian Cancer Support to provide help and support to those affected by cancer. Both charities are close to the riders hearts.
Hi Guys, I just stumbled accross this site when doing some research and it happens to be the day you set off! So just wishing you luck and wanted to say you can all do it! push through and get to the finish line! What your doing is amazing!
Myself and 5 others are training for a similar ride in Oct, where we ride the length of New zealand to raise money for mental health foundation. Its great to see others doing gruelling rides too!
I would love to hear some stories when you get some time after the ride!
Our group is cheering you on from down here!!!
Kimmi
I rode past you on the road into Cardiff last night – I’d been out with Cardiff Ajax on a training ride. I’d no idea what you’d been up to – one hell of a ride! Really well done.
I’ll bung you something on Just Giving and put a post on the Ajax website to encourage others.
Congratulations on making it and for a very good cause.