I am cycling from Gainsborough to Louth following the HeART Trail around Lincolnshire. This will take me approx 6 days to complete with 1 rest day, with a target of cycling 30 miles each day.

Along the way I will be camping some nights and cycling with all my needed kit.

I am not a cyclist however I saw the HeART trail and set myself the challenge to cycle 160 miles to raise awareness of the the amazing work of St Barnabas Hospice.

St Barnabas relies solely on donations to continue their outstanding care and support, which matters most to those experiencing an unexpected and unimaginable diagnosis.

Their specialist expertise, knowledge and amazing care extends both to those with a diagnosis and to their loved ones.

St Barnabas are currently supporting our family. They are being an invaluable part of our journey. To all at St Barnabas, our family appreciates all you do!

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Cycling itinerary Starting on Monday 21st August.

Gainsborough, Lincoln, Grantham, Spalding, Boston, Skegness, Chapel st leonards, Sutton on Sea, Mablethorpe and finishing at Louth.

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You can follow my training progress and updates on my Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/kate_cycles_heart_trail/

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You can find more about the HeART Trail, including a map of the HeART's on their website https://stbarnabashospice.co.uk/hearttrail/

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St Barnabas Hospice is a local independent charity who supports more than 10,500 people across Lincolnshire with a life-limiting or terminal illness each year. They deliver free, high-quality, compassionate end-of-life care and support to patients, their families and carers. They aim to enable them to live as fully as they are able for however many days, weeks or months they have left.

They are reliant on the financial support the community provides, to be there for more patients, their families and carers, every day of the year.