A keen cyclist who is living with leukaemia has signed up to ride all 21 stages of the Tour de France to raise £30,000 for charity.
David Stoyle in SouthGate Bath | Photo provided
On Tuesday 3rd February, the eve of World Cancer Day, David Stoyle cycled 100 miles on a static bike in SouthGate in the city centre to raise awareness of what he is doing and why.
David, a lifelong cyclist who lives near Bath, was diagnosed last year with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia following routine blood tests ahead of a planned hip replacement.
Having since recovered from surgery, he is now using cycling to raise money and awareness for Cure Leukaemia.
Ahead of the professional Tour de France this summer, David and other amateur cyclists will be taking part in The Tour 21, seen as one of the world’s most gruelling and iconic cycling challenge.
The three-week Tour 21 will follow the exact route of the men’s Tour de France, covering 3,500km across June and July.
The Tour 21 aims to raise more than £1 million in total for Cure Leukaemia.
All participants fund the cost of taking part themselves, meaning 100% of donations go directly to Cure Leukaemia.
The charity funds research nurses at UK blood cancer centres, giving patients access to treatments through clinical trials. This support drives significant advancements in blood cancer, globally, improving the lives of those affected by the disease.
David has already raised more than £7,000. Find out more about the challenge and sponsor him here.
