An Everesting Challenge
Climb Against Cancer
Everyone is affected by cancer, either directly or indirectly. We want to do our small part to support those who have been impacted by this awful disease.
Everesting is one of the most difficult cycling challenges. Climbing 8848m on a bike without sleeping. This is something that will test us both physically and mentally, however our desire to do something good will be stronger than our desire to give up. By doing this adventure we want to raise awareness and raise money whilst raising our heart rates by cycling up one of Yorkshire’s most famous hills 51 times.
Not many people ever manage to complete the challenge, however there are significant milestones along the way. Getting to Base Camp (31 times) will be a huge achievement itself. Camp 1 (35 reps), Camp 2 (37 reps), Camp 3(39 reps), Camp 4 (46 reps) all follow before the ultimate Everest achievement.
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There is an opportunity for 10 individuals and 5 teams (of up to 4 members) who are crazy and motivated enough to undertake this challenge
The cost of entry is £30 per individual and £100 per team. The entry fee is a demonstration of commitment to preparing for this event. It will also cover water, hots drinks, sports nutrition, fruit, a tee-shirt and provide a head start for our fundraising efforts
Participants are signing up to climb the height of Mt. Everest (8848m / 29,029ft) = 51 ascents of Norwood Edge
The indicative day of the challenge is Sunday 1st October (with Sunday 8th October as weather contingency day)
Event will be organised in association with the Harrogate Tri Club, although open to non-members
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Climb the height of Mt. Everest
One hill anywhere in the world
One activity
No time limit
No sleep
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This event has 2 purposes – to test ourselves physically and mentally and to raise money for cancer focused charities
The chosen charities for Climb against Cancer 2023 are Macmillan Cancer Support and Teenage Cancer Trust
A specific Go Fund Me page, Climb against Cancer, will be used as our fundraising platform. This will be a collective rather than individual effort
Our fundraising target for 2023 is £5000
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For this inaugural event we are accepting limited entries for individuals and for teams. There are 10 individual spaces and 5 team spaces. Teams are allowed up to 5 members.
Each participant will be provided with a special “Climb against Cancer” tee-shirt and will be supported on the day with all their sports nutrition and hydration requirements.
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Saturday 1st July: Programme launch and entries open
Saturday 14th July: Entries close
Sunday 6th August: Entries close
Sunday 20th August: Fundraising milestone 1
Sunday 3rd September: Fundraising milestone 2
Sunday 24th September: Fundraising milestone 3
Sunday 1st October: Eveveresting Day!
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Any queries about participation, sponsorship opportunities or publicity, please contact Patrick Craig via email climbagainstcancer8848@gmail.com
Our Sponsors
This event wouldn’t be possible without the help from the following partners
