In aid of Cancer Research UK and St. Giles Hospice
About Carl & Bev and The Big Adventure
We are Carl & Bev
Carl & Bev's Big Adventure - Carl has an incurable and rare form of Renal Cancer which came to live with us almost 4 years ago.
It did go for a short period of time, but quickly came back and brought a few more friends for company, so now he has fortnightly Immunotherapy and daily Chemotherapy medication to try and control the disease.
Before the cancer came back last time, Carl had signed up for the Babble Ride Cross Britain (Lands’ End to John O’Groats) in aid of cancer charities – Cancer Research UK, Prostate Cancer, and St Giles Hospice, but had to cancel this due to the worsening of his condition, but still has the determination to complete the distance and show you that you CAN with Cancer.
The Big Adventure
Our event is called The Big Adventure and our intention is to each ride the same distance as the original event 1000 miles using a number of organised cycle events on road and gravel between March and the end of September 2024, rather than in a week as per the original event.
Our Motivation
Carl & Bev's Big Adventure aims to demonstrate that having an incurable disease is not a barrier to exercise and sport – you CAN still ride, or walk, or run, and find your happy place doing whatever you love or what makes you happy with Cancer.
People have said "you cant be that unwell if you ride a bike" which is the mind set we want to change, and empower people to see the CAN in Cancer.
Personally doing what I love and spending time in my 'happy place' helps me manage my side effects and symptoms, and makes me stronger both mentally and physically - "I CAN with Cancer".
Thank you to our Big Adventure Supporters
Our Supporters
Thank you to all of the businesses that have helped and supported us to get The Big Adventure to the start line.
A big shout out goes to.....
X-PRO Learning Solutions https://.xpro-ltd.com
Image in Vinyl - for the amazing vehicle graphics https://imageinvinyl.com
Cycle Wales - for the loan of a cool roof rack https://cyclewales.net
The Elm Design Co. - for designing the clothing logos https://www.elm-design.co.uk
Twenty Twelve - printing of casual clothing https://twentytwelveonline.co.uk
Kalas Sportswear - for designing our technical bike clothing https://www.kalas.co.uk
BikeBot - for keeping our bikes running smoothly http://www.bikebot.co.uk
Pirelli - podium caps https://www.pirelli.com
plus many more that have provided encouragement and support.