Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

This has been a dream of mine for around 20 years. I know of the superb work that Mind offers and mental health awareness is something that is very close to me personally. This journey is about raising awareness more broadly. There are some secondary aspects to this cycle too. The physical challenge is exciting and I will get to experience some of the most spectacular sights en-route. My Amateur Radio hobby will also be a part of this journey. I will do some operating from the bike and also operate a remote base station by using an internet link through my phone (using mobile data).

I’m excited about the training programme that will form a significant part of my life life over the next 12 months and I thank my family, especially my wife Georgina, in advance. Georgina will meet me after each stage of the ride. The target is to have 11 overnight stays from end to end. 

Definition of the exact route is work in progress at this time, however the total mileage is expected to be around 900 miles. 

Thank you ever so much if you are able to support this initiative!

Mark Haynes (M0DXR)