In June, Team AHMM (Esther Worthington and Ella Smith) will be participating in pedElle 2024, a charity cycle ride for women in the real estate industry. Taking place in Poland, the route covers 455km (280 miles) of hilly terrain and involves nearly 6,000 metres of climbing!

The three-day ride will take us on tour through Poland's hilly landscapes and cultural heritage. Starting in Kraków, day one will involve 157km of riding and finish with an overnight stop at Szczyrk in the Beskid Śląski mountains of southern Poland. Day 2 takes us from Szczyrk to Szczawnica through the Pieniny Mountains, consisting of 176km of riding. The final day will take us 121km from Szczawnica to the village of Sienna, to the south-east of our starting point Kraków.

We will be raising money for Club Peloton, which supports the vital work of a range of charities, including the main beneficiary Coram, which helps hundreds of thousands of vulnerable children and young people each year by providing services to children in need. The money raised will also help support the charitable work of Cyclists Fighting Cancer, who help children and young people living with cancer regain physical fitness, strength, mental wellness and confidence through sport; and Tom's Trust, which provides support for children with brain tumours and their families.

We are training very hard for this event and would be grateful for any sponsorship - large or small - to help us reach our ambitious fundraising target.

Thank you for your support!

Overview:

Day 1 – 157km + 2,002 climbing

Day 2 – 176km + 2,116 climbing

Day 3 – 121km + 1,606 climbing

More about the charity:

Club Peloton is the charity and real estate cycling community transforming the lives of young people. Since 2006, it has given £4.5 million in grants to projects that make a real difference transforming young lives by supporting projects including:

- recruiting families for 1,150 children waiting longer than 18 months to find adoptive homes

- assisting 500 families with post adoption support

- awarding 800 bikes, tandems and adapted trikes to children and young people affected by cancer

- supporting research to illustrate the relationship between physical and mental well-being and physical activity in children surviving cancer

- tackling the root causes of violent street crime through 18 amazing projects

To find out more about Club Peloton's main beneficiary Coram, click here:

https://www.coram.org.uk/