Krystal’s Bike Diary

At 3.30 am my alarm goes off; it is finally here, the London to Brighton charity bike ride! The hours of training, cycling in the rain, and endless hill climbs have all been for this. With one massive yawn, I get out of bed and put on the British Heart Foundation (BHF) cycling jersey. The jersey is presented to anyone who has hit their sponsorship target- thank you Infoserv for helping me reach mine. After some final preparations and triple checks to make sure we have everything. We are ready. 

The buzz and excitement at the starting line is contagious! 17,000 people will be completing the journey. Looking around, there are people of all fitness abilities, cycling experience, and attire. We could even see a unicorn and the mayor of London.

The atmosphere means my nerves bubble into excitement as I walk my bike to the start line at Clapham Common. My partner, who is also taking part, has a giddy look on his face making my heart swell. 

The route begins by taking us through London. It feels as though every cyclist in Britain is here!

Crowds cheer us on, making us feel as though we are taking part in the renowned Tour de France.

The miles through London fly by and before we know it, we are at the first checkpoint. Feeling energised still, we opt to miss this one and continue. The next 20 miles are full of steep climbs and equally steep descends- where we reach a maximum speed of 62km/h! The crowds and fellow participants are cheering everyone on- complimenting each other’s bikes and passing the time with chit-chat.  

With only 15km to go to Brighton we reached the dreaded Ditchling Beacon, the part of the journey every rider dreads.

Looking at each other, Aaron and I nod, motivating one another with “We got this”. We start our ascent. We passed riders on the side of the road, who had been beaten by the hill. Determined to keep going they decide to push their bikes. 

8 minutes later, after Digging deeper than I have on a bike, I reach the top. The view- wow. The perspective from the top has made every second worthwhile.  Pausing for a few minutes we appreciate the sight and take some photos.

Now the descent. Before we realise we are approaching the finish line. Thousands of people line the roads clapping, and cheering. The celebrations could be heard for miles. As we cross the line and receive our medals, I am euphoric. 

Although the ride and preparations have challenged me in every way possible, the sense of elation and joint achievement will ensure I remember this forever.  

I cannot thank everyone at Infoserv enough for their words of encourage and support throughout the entire journey and the company’s incredible donation. The British Heart Foundation is a charity very close to my heart and it is incredible to work for such a generous company. The donations will help fund groundbreaking medical research and patient support.

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