The challenge, in reality, was not nearly as easy as I had dreamt it might be! (See Previous Blog) In reality, it took me a lot longer, it was a lot harder, my average power output was a lot lower and I didn’t see Rowan Atkinson at all!
My stats came in four parts:
- Until my Mio Battery Ran Out
- Until my Phone Battery Ran Out
- Until my Battery Ran Out
- The Final Push
Part 1
Nine times up and down Cleeve Hill from alternate sides, once up Castle Street (a killer!), three times up Stanway Hill and back to Cleeve Hill for a few more ascents. My Mio battery ran out after another three ascents of Cleeve Hill………
Part 2
Another twice up Cleeve Hill and my phone battery ran out……..
Part 3
Another 4.82km, light (and legs) fading, with winds of 34.5km/h, my battery finally ran out!
Part 4
The following morning, 553m short of the required ascent, with my legs screaming ‘No!’ and wind speeds of 36km/hr, with John’s support, I climbed Cleeve, Harp and Ham Hills to reach a total of 3,715m of climb. Mission accomplished!
In Total
168km cycled, 3,715m climbed, over 11 hours of cycling plus over 4 hours of stops for refreshments, refuelling, photos, chat, rest, recovery, shelter from rain, junctions, etc………
More detail to follow when I can muster the energy…………..
Challenging Times 
You are such an inspiration to so many. Your accomplishments are over the top.
Take Care and Stay Safe…Sending love…..Audrey & Ray..♥️♥️
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So pleased and proud of you Alison, many congratulations to you and your team, Aunty Marg xx
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An incredibly remarkable achievement Alison, what an amazing lady you are! A MASSIVE well done to you and all your team.
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4 parts but one massive achievement. I am so pleased the enormous effort invested for this has paid off both physically but also in terms of donations to CPT. Very proud.
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WOW ❤️👏💪🚴🏻😍
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Alison, you are absolutely amazing, words cannot express how proud I am. Your efforts to raise money for The Cure Parkinson’s Trust are fantastic. Determination and willpower always at the ready. Sending love and congratulations 👏👏👏👏👏❤️❤️
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Honoured to be part of it and to witness the determination and team spirit of a wonderful group of dedicated people.
Alison…you are simply amazing!!
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Wow. I honestly have no idea how you did it. What an achievement. I couldn’t have managed the first hour never mind completing 11 hrs. How you managed to get on the bike the next day is beyond me. Congratulations to all your “cycle buddies”. I hope you teacher your charity target goal – you all deserve it for such an effort.
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