We did it!

Posted by Huw, 16 Aug 2020 12:10

We successfully completed our Dash in a Day challenge yesterday!

Eleven of us cycled the equivalent of the distance between London and Billund to raise money for Fairy Bricks. We aimed to cover 1100Km but a couple of riders went a bit mad and did over 200Km each which took our total to over 1441Km, with a combined elevation gain over 10,000 metres.

The weather was not great: my ride was mostly dry, as it was for those in mainland Europe, but several of the UK riders had torrential rain to contend with.

We smashed our fundraising target, so thank you to everyone who sponsored us. If you'd still like to contribute, you can do so at GoFundMe.

Several of the team took the opportunity to ride to their local LEGO brand stores so you can view pictures of them while there, plus a few others, after the break.

Ed at the Brighton store, which was a 160Km round-drip from home:

Gary at Watford:

And afterwards at home soaking wet:

Ralph rode 100Km to the Leipzig store in Germany, then back again:

Jesper and Caspar started and ended at the LEGO House in Billund:

Martin had glorious weather for his ride in the mountains in central France

I had a some early drizzle and mist in the Hampshire hills close to home.

Elspeth and her friend rode in the beautiful Yorkshire dales on single-speed bikes.

Jon rode 100Km to the seaside in the rain, then back again.

Overall I think everyone enjoyed themselves, despite the weather, and at the time it was great knowing that we were all cycling at the same time, even though we could not do so together.

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By RaiderOfTheLostBrick in Australia, 16 Aug 2020 12:27

Good to know that even the weather couldn’t bring it down. Great work!

By BooTheMightyHamster in United Kingdom, 16 Aug 2020 12:29

Hats off to all concerned! Spectacular effort, ladies and gentlemen.

By tomenadi in Belgium, 16 Aug 2020 12:42

Did TLG contribute in any way?

By mfg3000 in Canada, 16 Aug 2020 12:55

What a wonderful feeling for you all. Congratulations!

By AustinPowers in Germany, 16 Aug 2020 13:02

Impressive.

By STL_Brick_Co in United States, 16 Aug 2020 13:13

Congratulations!

By lORDoFtHEbOARD in Belgium, 16 Aug 2020 13:37

good job, guys!

By scottd in Australia, 16 Aug 2020 14:18

Well done to all involved.

By KCLegoman in Ireland, 16 Aug 2020 15:15

Massive stuff, well done to all

By TheMikeStrikesBack in United States, 16 Aug 2020 16:31

In my experience, a stop by the LEGO store makes any trip worth it. Way to go!

By Lordmoral in Puerto Rico, 16 Aug 2020 17:41

Thanks for this.

By Brick_t_ in France, 16 Aug 2020 18:06

Thumbs up for your ride, the efforts made and the action ladies and gentlemen. Bravo.

By blogzilly in United States, 16 Aug 2020 19:24

Impressive. Most impressive.

By Schmopiesdad in United States, 16 Aug 2020 19:26

Congratulations to everyone on a job well done for such a worthy cause. It is good to know that all participants emerged unscathed.

By Snowhitie in Belgium, 16 Aug 2020 19:43

Great job all! Very impressed with the women on bikes with single speed bikes. Nicely done ladies!

Glad everyone got home safely.

By Fauch in France, 16 Aug 2020 20:26

Impressive.
There was a crazy thunderstorm yesterday, hopefully it wasn't the case for any of you. Actually looked pretty dangerous, I heard a few houses were hit hard.