BORN and raised in Lymm, Rik Hulme is gearing up for an epic three-month, 2,500-mile cycling adventure, starting from Lymm Cross and ending all the way at the Acropolis in Athens, raising funds for Parkinson’s Disease.
He plans to camp under the stars most nights along the way and is hoping to raise £2,000 for two charities that have helped his mum since her diagnosis with Parkinson’s Disease seven years ago.
He is funding the trip himself, so the funds will be split 50-50 between a local charity based in Warrington called Rock Steady Boxing, which provides specialised strength and coordination training for people with the disease, and Parkinson’s UK, one of the main Parkinson’s charities, which has helped support my mum and is also spearheading research into finding a cure.
On June 1st, he will be setting off on an epic 2500-mile cycling adventure from Lymm village to Athens in Greece.
Rik said: “It will take me three months and see me through the mountain ranges, national parks and sprawling cities of 12 European countries, camping under the stars most nights along the way. It’s not my first cycling odyssey. I’ve ridden 500 miles around Northern France and pilgrimed my way through the Camino De Santiago… but this will be my biggest and longest ride to date!
“Seven years ago, my Mum was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. While I pedal my way to the Acropolis, I want to raise money for the two charities that have helped her and us over the past few years.
“Rock Steady Boxing (Off The Ropes) is a local non-profit organisation based in Warrington aimed at providing specialist non-contact training sessions for local people with the disease. The coordination and upper body strength exercises, as well as the tight-knit community of trainers and attendees, have proven incredibly beneficial for my mum. Proceeds will go towards keeping the lights on in the gym and general maintenance of equipment.
“Parkinson’s UK is a nationwide charity spearheading awareness, support and research into the disease. They helped support my mum immediately after her diagnosis by providing assistance in securing additional tech equipment so she could continue doing the job she loves, whilst also providing her with a wealth of resources and local Parkinson’s communities to get involved with.”
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