Triumph of Nuneaton Rotarian !!

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Steve Benford’s Cycle ride from Nuneaton to London.

Steve Benford set off from Hill top, Nuneaton, at 8.30am on Monday 19th Oct.

Spending 8 hours on the towpath to Blissworth Northampton.

The going and the weather were good all day and he completed 48 miles.

Steve then stayed overnight in a Bed and Breakfast, meeting up with, and receiving support from, fellow  Rotarians - David Lloyd and Liz Lloyd.

Steve Set off again at 7.30am Tuesday 20th Oct, taking the tunnel towpath to Stoke Bruerne.

Great weather all day - arriving at Hemmel Hempstead at 4pm, and this time staying overnight in a B&B at Boxmoor.

At Daylight on Wednesday 21st Oct, Steve set off along the towpath for London with steady rain all the way, and got soaked through - even though he was wearing wet-weather gear !!

At 11am Steve discovered that the Uxbridge towpath was closed for repairs !!

Then, after losing his direction for a while, Steve finally got road directions to Brentwood, then across the river Thames to Kew, along the riverside path to Clapham, and arriving at his Daughter's house at 2.30 pm.

After a tea break Steve then set off again to Trafalgar square - the Fìnish !!

By chance Steve arrived in Trafalgar Square actually on Trafalgar day !!!

Steve says that overall it was a most enjoyable experience, resulting in a wonderful sense of accomplishment.  In all, across the three days, Steve rode a total of 128 Miles !!

Steve started with a target of raising £200. When last checked, Steve’s “Go Fund Me” page showed £220 raised, and it is still possible to help add to this total by either passing over a cash donation or using this link:  https://gf.me/u/y2ucv6

When I last checked with Steve, he had also received around £135 in cash donations, making an overall total of £355 at that time.  It would be absolutely fantastic if we could get him up to £500.  With your help I am sure we could do this.