Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Jon reflects on Pedal for Pounds

Me with David Chappell Elliot
Well it's over - 277 miles completed, alongside 279 other cyclists through three-and-a-half of the most grueling, testing and ultimately rewarding things I have ever done.
What a challenge and it was a real step up from last year’s bike ride to Brighton. The weather was horrific especially on the Thursday as was the terrain, there were some really dark moments for all the cyclists but so many inspirational people and friendships helped us all through.
Being the Captain of the Pink Team which included some new members this year was an honour and we carried on where we left off last year, in terms of effective teamwork through togetherness.
There is something about this experience that touches you somewhere really deep and to experience the support as we turned into the Galpharm Stadium on Saturday is something that will stay with me for the rest of my life.
As Huddersfield Town Athletic Football Club’s commercial director Sean Jarvis always states in his opening speech, there will be tough times ahead (and there was plenty!) but let's not forget the good times. Cycling into the Galpharm made it all worthwhile.
The Pink Team would like to thank HTAFC, Yorkshire Air Ambulance, the support team and all the cyclists that took on the challenge.
Also a special mention to David Chappell Elliot who did a remarkable achievement in running ten back-to-back marathons. HTAFC is a fantastic community to be involved in and all we need to top it all off is promotion through the play offs! Sponsorship is all welcome and this will be open until the end of May at Just Giving.
I would like to thank everyone that has made a donation to date, Without the support of my Ferno colleagues and family it would not have been possible to undertake such an achievement for such a good cause.
                                                                                                               Jon Ellis
Oh - and I fogot to say we even had the privilege of seeing Her Majesty in Yeovil

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