Gerald, Roy and Kevin are cyling the C2C route, over three days, from Whitehaven in Cumbria across the Pennines to Tynemouth. They are doing this to help fundraise for Stafford Air Cadets 395 Squadron to replace their minibus.
 This is not a cycle ride for the faint hearted!!! It will be a tough ride and we are going to put in a lot of training to be able to complete it and raise the much needed funds for the Squadron. These cadets rely on the mini bus to take them on camp and to other activities. Please help!!
 The C2C starts in the former coal mining and industrial lands of West Cumbria, travels through the stunning scenery of the northern Lake District and heads into Keswick before passing through Penrith and the Eden Valley with its lush valleys and sandstone villages. It then starts the climb up to Hartside and onto the unspoilt Northern Pennines – the roof of England. There then follows an undulating ride as the C2C meanders through old lead mining villages and down into the Durham Dales before entering the old steel town of Consett. From here it’s an easy ride through one of Britain’s old industrial heartlands to the North Sea and Sunderland or Tynemouth.
 The route is made up of approximately….
 Main Roads – mainly short sections through urban areas – 4%
 Minor Roads - quiet, country roads – 50%
 Cyclepaths/Off Road – disused railway lines etc – 46%
 
 Thank you on behalf of the Civilian Fundraising Committee
 395 Squadron (Stafford) Air Cadets