About L2R
What is the L2R Challenge? A solo, unsupported charity fundraising bike ride. Minimum of 350 miles from Lytham St Anne's, Lancashire to Risca, South Wales. To involve non-cycling friends and local community groups, it also includes two parkruns and roller skiing around an outdoor track.
Why am I doing it? Diabetes affects millions of people across the UK. By taking on this tough, solo challenge, I’m raising funds to support Diabetes UK’s vital research, education and support services. My nephew, Charlie, lives with type 1 diabetes, the challenge is all about cycling from my house in England to his house in Wales and raising awareness of Diabetes UK along the way.
Dates 6th June → 13th June 2026
350+
Miles Covered In 8 Days
Realistically it will be nearer 400!
8
Days of Solo Cycling
£2000
Fundraising Goal
Target revised after we smashed past £1000, thank you!
Fundraising for DiABETES UK
All proceeds directly support innovative research, education, and vital care services.
How to follow the L2R Challenge
Click on the route page for the day you are looking for. On a mobile device click the 3 lines or dots at the top of this page. If you are in the neighbourhood feel free to look out for me at one of the supporters / publicity stops. Progress updates will be posted on my personal Facebook page, JustGiving and Strava. You can reach me on challengelouisa@gmail.com. Note that once the challenge has begun I will be busy cycling and might be slow in picking up messages.
Day 1 - Saturday 6th June - Lytham St Annes, Lancashire to Padgate, Warrington
Day 2 - Sunday 7th June - Padgate to Bakewell
Day 3 - Monday 8th June - Bakewell to Nottingham
Day 4 - Tuesday 9th June - Nottingham to Sutton Coldfield
Day 5 - Wednesday 10th June - Sutton Coldfield to Kenilworth
Day 6 - Thursday 11th June - Kenilworth to Bourton-on-the-Water
Day 7 - Friday 12th June - Bourton-on-the-Water to Thornbury
Day 8 - Saturday 13th June - Thornbury to Risca, South Wales
