Banbury area woman to take on 100-mile cycle challenge to help the NHS

A Banbury area woman will take on a 100-mile cycle challenge next week to help the NHS.
Hayley Holland, aged 22, will take on a 100-mile cycle challenge next week to help the NHS charityHayley Holland, aged 22, will take on a 100-mile cycle challenge next week to help the NHS charity
Hayley Holland, aged 22, will take on a 100-mile cycle challenge next week to help the NHS charity

Hayley Holland, aged 22 from Mollington, will take on the challenge on Sunday November 8. The route for her 'century' ride will go through Chipping Campden, onto Stratford, then to Southam, Kineton and on back to the Banbury area.

Hayley said: "I started cycling (obviously I rode as a youngster but leisurely) in April during lockdown and got the bug. Bought my first road bike in June, and joined local club Banbury Star in August and started cycling with them.

"My longest ride was around 40 miles, and I decided that I wanted a challenge and knew I could raise some money for a charity that deserves so much."

Hayley Holland, aged 22, will take on a 100-mile cycle challenge next week to help the NHS charityHayley Holland, aged 22, will take on a 100-mile cycle challenge next week to help the NHS charity
Hayley Holland, aged 22, will take on a 100-mile cycle challenge next week to help the NHS charity

Hayley is raising money for NHS Charities Together. She has already reached her £500 target, but is trying to raise as much money as possible.

Anyone who would like to contribute to Hayley's cycle challenge can use the following link: https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-display/showROFundraiserPage?pageId=1206061#otherWaysShe added: "I chose the NHS as they are truly incredible. They are there for us in our times of need. In a normal world I feel many of us take them for granted and don’t think if we have to pop to A&E, or go to the doctors etc, it’s just kind of programmed.

"With coronavirus they have been put rightly so in the spotlight - helping us all, taking the best care possible of patients and they deserve recognition for the hours they put in to treating people in need. They are incredible, an incredible charity to raise money for, and I chose them to show my appreciation and gratitude for every person who works for the NHS.

"The reason it’s a big challenge for me is that I started cycling during lockdown and was doing very small mileage compared to now. After I joined Banbury Star it gave me much more confidence and I upped my mileage and here I am challenging myself to 100 miles in a day.

"Back in June I cycled 100 miles in 1 month for Pancreatic Cancer too. So far this year I have raised roughly £1000 give or take a few pounds for charity."

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