Monday, May 20, 2013
Cyclist embarks on national fundraising tour to promote road safety
On Monday 20 May Graham Brain, of Llancarfan in the Vale of Glamorgan, will embark on a national cycle tour from John O'Groats to Land's End, to raise funds for Brake, the road safety charity.
The ride will take Graham a total of 35 days, covering a distance of more than 1,500 miles and including a 4,409ft (1,344m) climb up Ben Nevis.
Graham will be calling at 10 extreme geographical points along the way and cycling for around 50 miles each day. As well as reaching the highest point in the UK at Ben Nevis he'll also travel to the lowest point, Holme Fen, the most northerly point at Dunnet Head and across to the most easterly point at Lowestoft Ness
Graham has spent 24 years working in traffic enforcement and has decided that he would now like to make his own personal contribution to road safety. He hopes that this challenge will not only raise money but also raise awareness about the importance of road safety.
He is also looking for companies or individuals to support his challenge by sponsoring him and helping Brake to continue providing support to bereaved or injured victims of road crashes.
To sponsor Graham, visit www.justgiving.com/GBExtremeTour2013 and for more information on this incredible tour visit his website at www.gbextremetour.co.uk. You can also follow his progress or contact him on twitter, viafacebook or on his blog at gbextremetour.wordpress.com.
Funds raised will be donated to Brake to support the charity's work, which includes providing essential support services for families that are devastated by a death or injury on roads, and campaigning to prevent casualties and make communities safer.
Graham says: "Every day five people die and many more suffer life-changing injuries in crashes on roads across the country and I'm hoping that this challenge will help to raise the profile of road safety and the excellent work carried out by Brake. I know this is going to be tough but this is an important cause and the support of fellow cyclists, sponsors and supporters will help to get me through."
Rich Andrew, senior development officer at Brake, says: ‘Brake is incredibly grateful to Graham for undertaking such a huge challenge to raise awareness about the vital importance of road safety and to fundraise for Brake. His incredible efforts will help us continue spreading life-saving road safety messages and supporting families who have suffered the devastating consequences of road crashes. We would urge anyone inspired by Graham's challenge - whether companies or individuals - to show their support where they can on his route, sponsor him, or do their own fundraising cycle ride for Brake. We can't thank Graham enough for his fantastic commitment to promoting road safety and wish him all the best on his challenge.'
DATED: 20.05.13
FEED: HA
