A keen cyclist has completed a 500 kilometre charity bike ride without even leaving her home.
Nineteen-year-old Isobel Conibear from Nottingham covered the distance on a static fitness trainer to raise money for the national charity PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide.
It took Isobel 14 and-a-half hours to complete the distance which is equivalent to 310 miles.
“I’ve done triathlons and I love distance cycling but I’ve never done anything like this. I only took a couple of breaks and I must admit I was aching a bit afterwards but I’d definitely do it again,” she said.
Isobel, who is a student at Southampton University, decided her father’s static trainer was the perfect way of fundraising for PAPYRUS while still observing social distancing under lockdown.
So far she has raised £170.
“I know lots of young people struggle and PAPYRUS is a really great charity. I just wanted to do my bit to help raise some money and say thank you for the work they do,” added Isobel.
You can support Isobel and other fundraisers by visiting the PAPYRUS website: [email protected].
Suicide is the biggest killer of young people in the UK. PAPYRUS aims to reduce the number of young people who take their own lives by breaking down the stigma around suicide and equipping people with the skills to recognise and respond to suicidal behaviour.
HOPELINEUK is the charity’s confidential helpline service providing practical advice and support to young people with thoughts of suicide and anyone concerned about a young person who may have thoughts of suicide.
HOPELINEUK is staffed by trained professionals, offering a telephone, text and email service.
For practical, confidential suicide prevention help and advice please contact PAPYRUS HOPELINEUK on 0800 068 4141, text 07786 209 697 or email [email protected]
