Tim's (Uphill) Cycle Challenge

Our Trustee, Professor Tim Underwood is a very keen cyclist. Along with other members of his cycle club, The Worthy Wheelers he seems to have picked the hottest week of British weather for his latest challenge. Based in the beautiful Elan Valley in Wales they will be tackling six big hills (to us they look like mountains) over the course of a week. They will be travelling approximately 887km and climbing nearly 15,000 meters whilst taking in the breathtaking countryside and raising awareness of the work we do at Heartburn Cancer UK.

Tim and Sophie with HCUK Banner

If you would like to show your support by making a donation (which we are sure will encourage them up those hills) then we would be delighted. To do so visit Heartburn Cancer UK - Donate. Thank you!

Check back here for updates or follow @TimTheSurgeon on twitter or via #followthehare.

Day 1

@HeartburnCancer pic.twitter.com/3PtPUxVFnu
— Tim Underwood (@TimTheSurgeon) July 18, 2021

Day 2

@HeartburnCancer pic.twitter.com/MKeKF3KqVN
— Tim Underwood (@TimTheSurgeon) July 19, 2021

Day 3

@HeartburnCancer @DocSophieEM pic.twitter.com/mxnL8ulIo3
— Tim Underwood (@TimTheSurgeon) July 20, 2021

Day 5

@HeartburnCancer pic.twitter.com/rHTuw4GUMJ
— Tim Underwood (@TimTheSurgeon) July 22, 2021

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