A team of cyclists got on their bikes for 150 miles from Lord's Cricket Ground to Clevedon Cricket Club to raise money for Children's Hospice South West (CHSW).
It was a major event to mark the 150th anniversary of Clevedon Cricket Club, where members rode from St John’s Wood in London to Dial Hill, Clevedon over three days.
The exciting part of the journey included collecting a cricket ball from Lord’s and presenting it to club president Ben Hazeldine once they reached their home pitch.
On the first day, July 18, they kicked off the challenge at the 'home of cricket,' covering 60 miles to Thatcham near Reading.
The ride proceeded for 65 miles to Bath alongside the picturesque Kennet and Avon Canal the following day.
After spending the night at the YMCA in Bath, the team completed the last 25 miles, arriving at Dial Hill on Saturday right before the rain arrived.
Clevedon Cricket Club plays a significant role in the Bristol and Somerset region's sporting landscape since its formation in 1874.
The epic cycling journey has so far succeeded in raising more than £1,000 for CHSW.
Clevedon Cricket Club vice chairman Mike Wilson shared his experience on the challenging journey.
He said: "The route was difficult in places and included us cycling on two of the hottest days of the year so far.
"Parts of the Avon and Kennet Canal cyclepath were also hard to navigate in places and there were times where it was not much more than a ploughed field and we had to get off our bikes and push them."
Emphasising the club's community role, particularly for families affected by CHSW, Mr Wilson highlighted the importance of the cycle trip: "The club has been a long-standing part of the local community and during this time we have had members whose family and friends have been supported by Children’s Hospice South West.
"As an organisation ourselves which supports young people, it was the obvious choice to do something not only to celebrate our own special anniversary, but to raise money for such an incredible cause."
Recognised over the years for talented cricket players like Andy Caddick, Geraint Jones MBE, Kyle Abbot, Mark Greatbatch, and Mark Douglas, the club accommodates three men's, one ladies' softball and numerous junior teams.
Future plans entail upgrading current facilities to increase inclusivity at the Clevedon Cricket Club.
Expressing gratitude, CHSW area fundraiser Lucie Perryman said: "We're delighted that Clevedon Cricket Club chose to fundraise and support us in this way and want to congratulate them all on completing an amazing challenge and such a fantastic amount raised."
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