Leaving his office in Pinewood, Surrey at midnight, Carlos set off for Leeds, yes, Leeds, on one of the longest one day charity rides ever attempted.
With a total peloton of 58 colleagues, after four hours of intense concentration on dark roads out of the South-East, they welcomed the sunrise as they reached the Midlands. A much-needed breakfast stop south of Melton Mowbray, then onwards through rolling countryside in increasingly hot and sunny conditions.
Well disciplined riders split into six or seven groups, with periodic drink and snack stops from their support vehicle. The Prez was privileged to be able to ride with the group for a stage through Nottinghamshire.
The team finally arrived in Leeds early evening, a total of 382km and 3161m of ascent under their belt, aching from top to toe, but delighted in the knowledge that they'd raised funds for Operation Smile, a charity that funds operations to correct cleft lips/palates in children all over the world.
Well done all!
With a total peloton of 58 colleagues, after four hours of intense concentration on dark roads out of the South-East, they welcomed the sunrise as they reached the Midlands. A much-needed breakfast stop south of Melton Mowbray, then onwards through rolling countryside in increasingly hot and sunny conditions.
The team finally arrived in Leeds early evening, a total of 382km and 3161m of ascent under their belt, aching from top to toe, but delighted in the knowledge that they'd raised funds for Operation Smile, a charity that funds operations to correct cleft lips/palates in children all over the world.
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And here are the stats to prove this awesome achievement...
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Well done all!
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