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There’s no doubt that cycling challenges are among the most popular out there, whether that’s cycle challenges in the UK or venturing further afield. Your ride may not quite match the toughness and endurance required for the iconic Tour de France, but you’ll need to get some training under your belt to get the most out of any charity bike rides you do. 

If you’re thinking about taking on some of our small group cycle challenges such as the Stelvio and Classic Italian Climbs, Pyrenees Coast to Coast and Classic Cols of the Tour de France but concerned about the potential for steep climbs then you might find the following climbing tips helpful.

Here are five simple ways in which you can improve your performance on the mountain and work towards achieving feats you never thought were possible.

Exploring the great canyons of the American South-West is an exhilarating adventure that will remain with you forever. This region is famous for its national parks and spectacular variety of terrain, from breath-taking rock formations and vivid desert landscapes to unspoilt wilderness. ‘Trek the Canyons’ is a journey that will take you places you have never been, challenge you physically and uplift you emotionally. Ultimately, you will feel refreshed and inspired having intimately explored one of the world’s great natural wonders - the Grand Canyon.

When it comes to fundraising challenges, it is very important to be prepared. This is because charity adventures are both physically and mentally challenging. You are putting your body through a tough physical challenge such as a cycling from London to Paris or trekking to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro, and this can be extremely mentally challenging, especially if you have picked a multi-day challenge.

Here are some of the main benefits of charity challenge preparation.

So, you’re committed.

You’re off on a challenge of a lifetime which will test you mentally and physically, but first you need to raise the all-important sponsorship to reach your fundraising target to ensure your ambitions become a reality.

For someone new to fundraising this can seem quite daunting indeed, however we’ll help you along the way so fear not! We have compiled a list of suggestions that we’ve picked up over the years that should hopefully ease the process, allowing you to focus on your important training schedule.

A charity adventure is a great way to get active while raising money for a good cause, but most people do need to do some training to prepare for fundraising events.