ALL FOR A GREAT CAUSE


When Myton Hospice in Warwick contacted me to ask if I had any time I could spare to take photos of their Cycle Challenge I said yes immediately! It's not often you get to do something you love while giving back or doing good for others, and this year was extra special as it celebrated 40 years since Warwick Myton Hospice opened.

Cyclist on road bike riding through park on sunny day.
Cyclists gather under a wooden pavilion casting long shadows during a community event.
Cyclists at a refreshment station under a red tent during a cycling event.

I was undeterred by the 6:45am start, instead embracing the bright light of a summer's morning, spending two hours meeting some truly amazing people. Volunteers, riders and their supporters, ambulance drivers, other fellow photographers...the morning was packed with feel-good vibes, a pinch of nerves and smiles from all involved. There were father-daughter pairings, mums in support of sons, partners, solo riders and established cycling clubs all cycling distances of 50km, 100km and 100miles to raise money for this incredible local charity. There were carbon fibre state-of-the-art road cycle machines, rolling alongside vintage racers, hybrid mtb's and more. It was a hell of a sight in the long shadows of the morning. Fingers crossed they ask me back next year! It would be an absolute pleasure!


Here are some of my favourites...
Event merchandise table displaying water bottles and t-shirts under red tent.
Two cyclists in matching red and white jerseys pose with their road bikes on brick pathway.
Cyclists gather under a red inflatable finish line arch during a cycling event.
Cyclist in red jersey takes a break beside their road bike on gravel path near brick building.
Cyclist bending down to adjust gear or equipment under wooden shelter.
Cyclist in red and white jersey stands with road bike outside brick building during event.
Cyclists pass under an orange inflatable finish line arch during an outdoor cycling event.
Cyclist with road bike stands under red tent at cycling event.
Volunteer in high-visibility yellow vest stands outside brick building during cycling event.
Volunteers in high-visibility vests helping at an outdoor cycling event.

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