Chris Hutchinson from James Legal Solicitors in Hull has taken on some challenges in his time, but this latest venture surely must take the biscuit!
Having previously vowed never to run another marathon after he completed the London Marathon (he tells us that he was behind Mo Farrah in that race - a long, long, long way behind), especially after suffering the indignity of being overtaken by a rhinoceros at mile 20, Chris found himself on the starting line of the Hull Marathon last year!
So in an attempt to avoid a similar fate in 2016, Chris has committed himself, and his put-upon son, Pete, to do a cycle ride this year in August: Lands’ End to John O’Groats (a whopping 995 miles!). This is despite having done a ‘practice run’ at the beginning of June - the Transpenine trail from Southport next to the Irish Sea, to Hornsea on the East Coast – during which Chris did 72 miles on the last day in the biting wind and rain. His comment on the experience was along the lines of ‘UGH!’
At least ‘The Big One’ will be for a good cause as Chris and his son will be raising money for the “Alzheimer’s Society” and “Contact a Family” both of which Chris considers to be worthy charities.
James Legal, a fellow member of The Business Culture Hull, are more than happy to support Chris and his son in this venture to raise funds for their nominated charities
The cycle ride will take place between the 14th and 27th August 2016.
You can help encourage Chris and his son Pete by clicking on their JustGiving page here
