The Longest Day Down Motorcycling Challenge Hopes to Raise Over $180,000 (SGD) for Cancer Research
A group of bikers are going to take part in a motorcycle challenge in the hopes to raise over $180,000 for Cancer Research UK.
(All images taken from The Longest Day Down Facebook)
Over the last five events, the Longest Day Down challenge has raised over $158,908 for the research society so far.
Here’s how the challenge works:
Typically, the riders will have between sunrise to sunset to travel from point A to point B. For this year’s challenge, it will take place on the 21st of June. The motorcyclists will have to get between the 2 furthest apart inhabited points on mainland Britain - in this case, Lands End to John O’Groats - on motorbikes that cost no more than $545.
In their own words, “the kind of motorbike that is held together by rust, mould and optimism.”
The concept of this is basically a charity motorbike run on “ridiculously cheap machines”.
With many limitations such as using designated routes and a completely unmodified fuel system, this trial will be all about endurance of both man and machine.
The itenary for the 2018 challenge is as follows:
- Riders will gather at the Lands End visitor centre on June 20th for awards, photography, riders briefing and registration
- There will then be a “Ceremonial Start” which will lead riders to Penzance, Premier Inn where they will stay before the challenge starts
- On the sunrise of 21st June, riders will set off for John O’Groats
- Upon arrival, they will then proceed to the “Natural Retreats” luxury log cabin accommodation to celebrate their success in completing the challenge
Sounds interesting? To find out more about this challenge, visit their website.