Pedal with Purpose

A man wearing a helmet and sunglasses, smiling, with text overlay displaying the stats of a bike ride: 2817 miles, 45 days, 168,787 feet, 29 islands, 34 ferries. The logo for Neil's Charity Bike Ride Pedal with Purpose is in the lower left corner.

About Neil’s Challenge

Neil: "At the age of 65, this year I’ve decided that time is right to both set myself a personal challenge and raise money for a cause close to my heart - the bread

maker social enterprise. I have set a bold target for my fundraising but I will honestly view any funds raised a success.

I am busy training for this challenge - its going to be a tough one for me given that I have only taken up road cycling in recent years. I am enrolled in Etape Loch Ness and Etape Caledonia in the lead up to my departure from Lands End on June 18th.

I will be cycling 2817 miles around the UK and Scottish Islands - climbing nearly 169,000 ft along the way, taking 34 ferries and cycling the length of 29 Scottish islands. All over 48 days, 45 of which I will be cycling.

Please support me in raising funds for the Bread Maker in Aberdeen – a fantastic social enterprise and charity that gives adults with learning difficulties the opportunity to experience meaningful work in its bakery and coffee shop. The charity offers so much more with our inclusive, holistic, apprentice centred focus being the cornerstone of our ethos. 

All dough raised will go directly towards the much needed refurbishment of our 20 year old café together with the creation of a teaching kitchen.”

Map of Scotland showing different regions and distances of travel routes with color-coded paths and a key indicating miles for each section, from Land's End to John O'Groats, NC500, Northern Isles, Western Isles, and from A survivors to Aberdeen.
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Cover page of a funding prospectus for Bread Maker Coffee House refurbishment, dated October 2025. The page features an interior illustration of the cafe with tables, chairs, and a counter, along with a photo of a woman holding a large sandwich.
A informational poster describing a charity project for a new training kitchen and bakery. The poster includes a photo of six people in white uniforms standing outside a bakery called 'the bread maker'. It lists the project's scope, such as kitchen creation, counter space expansion, oven heat redistribution, window replacement, flooring, and table replacement. There is also a project overview explaining the design, expected benefits, and sustainability considerations. A floor plan diagram shows the layout of the training kitchen area.
A business presentation slide that includes a list of costs and schedule details for a construction or renovation project. The slide features a table with budget items and amounts, numbered list points about the build process, and a photo of a smiling man in a coffee shop or cafe.
A charity flyer for The Breadmaker, a bakery and social enterprise in Aberdeen, Scotland. The flyer describes the charity's mission, activities, and apprenticeship schemes, and includes a photo of a smiling woman in a chef's hat and apron in a kitchen. The flyer also provides contact information, social media handles, and a QR code.

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