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2017 marked the year that Open Challenge Coordinators Sarah and Matt took on the London to Paris cycle as members of the DA crew.

We cut their whirlwind experiences down to give you a glimpse behind the scenes of this iconic ride.

IT'S NOT UNUSUAL THAT OUR PARTICIPANTS MAKE FRIENDS FOR LIFE ON OUR CHALLENGES. IT'S A LITTLE MORE UNUSUAL THAT PEOPLE FIND THEIR FUTURE PARTNER!

This was the case for Katie and Jamie who met on our Kilimanjaro trek in 2011. We asked them a few questions about their trip, their romance and what they're up to now.

An interview with HOLLY EVANS, EVENT FUNDRAISER at SUE RYDER

Sue Ryder held an incredible fundraising challenge to Nepal in 2014, raising an amazing £150,000. So, we decided to talk to Holly, Event Fundraiser, to find out what your fundraising means and how it makes a real difference by providing amazing hospice and neurological care for those who are facing a life-changing illness. They also have a very exciting, up and coming trek in Bhutan. (yes you can still book a place!) which will contribute to their charity even further as Holly explains below:

An interview with Adele Adityah, Fundraising Officer for RedR UK

A question both Discover Adventure and our charity partners are commonly asked is, 'Why would I ask people to sponsor me to go to an amazing place?' and 'What will the money I raise actually go towards?'