“My grandma died earlier this year after fighting the condition for 12 years. I wanted to do this challenge in memory of her, and I liked the idea of the trees creating a memorial legacy. “I participated in the Pan Celtic last year, which was my first ultra distance bike race. This summer was going to be their last year and a different route so I decided to do it again, but this time I wanted to make it a slightly different challenge. “The thing I enjoyed the most about my previous time doing it was being in nature all day and, above all, being outside during the day when you wouldn’t normally be outside. It felt like I was getting to witness things that humans don’t normally get to see. “This year the route went through some of the most stunning scenery in the UK but also some of the most deforested in the Lake District and the highlands of Scotland. I think there’s a certain irony in the fact that we go into nature, go cycling and spend so long looking at screens, tracking digital information. “I wanted to do something to give back to nature. I decided to plant trees, creating a living map of my journey rather than a digital map so heavily relied on by cyclists.” A big thank you to Dylan, for taking part in this incredible and unique challenge to raise funds and awareness of Parkinson’s. We’re incredibly grateful for your support.👏
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