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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.

As it is National Bike Week, an annual event encouraging daily cycling for everyone, we thought we would support this and give you ten reasons why you should start (or carry on) cycling.

Check them out now and after you're done, get on your bike!

National Bike Week will soon be upon us, so we thought this was the perfect opportunity to pick out a few of our cycle challenges which we think will take your fancy. We have included a selection for all abilities.. so what are you waiting for? You might just find your trip of a lifetime!

The Giro d'Italia started in 1909 and has run every year since, except for brief stops for the two World Wars. Like the Tour de France, this race is a multi-stage ride, taking place in May-June each year and 2017 marks it's centenary year! In celebration, and, to indulge the keen road cyclists amongst us,  we've delved into some of the famous climbs featured on the route; so if you're following the race right now, here's a short guide to 5 of the classic climbs - including the epic Stelvio Pass...