Formby couple embark on epic bike across Britain for charity
A SOLICITOR and her husband are embarking on an epic bicycle ride across Britain in aid of a charity which supports elderly people who may be vulnerable to social isolation.
Formy-based Liz Foggin and her husband Matt are raising funds for the Formby Befriending Scheme to support these activities by cycling 970 miles from Land’s End to John O’ Groats over just nine days.
Taking place between Saturday, September 4 and Sunday, September 12, The Deloitte Ride Across Britain sees around 1,000 cyclists taking on the iconic route.
The couple, who have paid fully for the ride themselves, will be donating every penny of the funds raised towards supporting Formby & Hightown residents.
Every penny of sponsorship will encourage both Liz and Matt as they turn their pedals on the arduous journey.
Ahead of the race, Liz commented: “The common goal of reaching John O’ Groats together creates a very special type of camaraderie”
“No matter what type of cyclist you are, you can talk to anyone on the ride and say: ‘How are you or how is your day?’ “We are all social animals and the additional isolation created by the COVID pandemic has most certainly added to the challenges that many people face as they advance in years. All sponsorship raised from our ride will go directly to the Formby Befriending Scheme in helping local residents combat loneliness so that people can also ask them - how are you and how is your day?”
Liz will be blogging the ride on her Autumn Years Law Facebook page, which you will be able to follow daily during the event.
If it’s anything like last time do expect tears, exhaustion and the drama of will she or will she not make it?! To make a donation please go to the website here.
To follow the ride between September 4-12, go to: www. facebook.com/AutumnYearsLaw Read More Southport missionary returns after spending pandemic in Europe