Southwater Cyclist to take on Everest Challenge

Everesting is one of the toughest challenges a cyclist can endure.

The concept involves ascending and descending a given hill multiple times in order to have cumulatively climbed 8,848 metres (29,028 ft) or in other terms, the height of the tallest mountain in the world, Mt Everest. Between the 7th and the 14th of November, my friend Dan and I will be taking on this giant, cycling up Firle Bostal in West Sussex.

The climb is around 2km long with an elevation gain of 136m, meaning we would need to climb it approximately 69 times (just to be safe) in order to complete the challenge. We’re expecting the time to complete this will be between 18 hours and 22 hours... taking into account food, rest and fatigue. Despite the madness, we’re not just doing this for fun.

I’m raising money for two fantastic causes in the MS society and The CUP foundation. The CUP foundations main objective is to provide support and information for people with unknown primary cancer. Clinical trials costs millions of pounds and are outside of the charities reach. CUP has a greater impact on, the equally important, social science research projects such as understanding patient and carer needs. CUP is a small charity so your money goes a long way. The MS society’s ultimate goal is to find a cure for multiple sclerosis.

Until then, they’re working to make sure no one has to face MS alone. They have not only funded a lot of research projects but are also campaigning so people affected by MS in the U.K. don’t have to fight for treatments, services, care and support that is most needed. Two brilliant charities and any support is much appreciated! Wish us luck! We will need it!

To donate to Will’s fundraiser, please visit Will's charity page!