My name is Chris Parsons and I’m cycling 4,500 km across India to raise money for charity.
To find out more about me and the cause I am fundraising for please read my About page.
To follow my journey please read my latest blog posts which you can access by visiting this page.
Please sponsor me as it’s a cause that is close to my heart so please give generously:
India: www.ketto.org/fundraiser/chris-cycling-for-widows-2020
UK/rest of world: www.justgiving.com/fundraising/chris-parsons40
From Kanyakumari to Kashmir, mission accomplished
From 3rd February until 18th March 2020, I will be taking on the epic challenge of cycling 4,500km across the entire length of India. Starting on the very southernmost tip in the city of Kanyakumari, I will end up 45 days later in Kashmir, almost in the foothills of the Himalayas! My goal is to…
A bittersweet day in spite of reaching 4,000 km
Today was bittersweet. Sweet because today we passed the 4,000 km mark and because I was able to smash my personal best that I achieved yesterday of 3 hours 59 minutes with…
I’m going to continue cycling despite being asked to stop
Day 39 done! I’m obviously very very pleased that I broke the four hour barrier for the first time. The roads were pretty good for most…
I won’t forget the Indian hospitality
The route today was direct from Delhi to Karnal and the conditions were pretty good. It was a bit overcast, so the sunflower was a little bit droopy, but there was…
Living it up in Delhi
So, Delhi decided to smile on me this morning and the sun was shining from first moment. Today’s ride took us on, basically from New Delhi out…
A slow ride to Delhi
Another day done, so that’s 36 days, 3,600 km. It was a difficult day even though I was on the excellent Yamuna Expressway as I had my first full on head wind…
The god complex
My name is Sachin Mali and I am writing today’s blog. I am a professional physiotherapist, specialising in muscular, skeletal and sports injuries. Right now I’m working…
A day of reflection on the bike
The warm clothes from Delhi did not arrive a moment too soon as this morning was cold. For the first 75 km, in other words for most of today, I cycled in winter socks, winter gloves…
Attacked by massive balls of ice
Another day done but it wasn’t a very nice day. Today was unpleasant and I mean that with some massive British understatement…
Will the coronavirus cut short my journey?
I feel slightly bad (but not too bad) that one of the highlights of the day was leaving Hardoi. I really did not warm to that town. I needed to…
Sponsor Me
Please sponsor me to help widows and their children lead a better life. For more information and to sponsor me please visit:
www.justgiving.com/fundraising/chris-parsons40
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