Cycle challenge goes like a dream for Henry Deamer

Henry challenged himself to break the 200km barrier after seeing a school friend complete a charity fundraiser in his garden.

“Henry comes from an Army family,” explained Martin, Henry’s father. “I served in the Adjutant General’s Corps for 22 years, Henry’s grandad completed 35 years in the military, his great grandfather served in both World Wars, and his great great grandfather was killed in WWI.”

Martin has seen first-hand how the support the Association offers has helped friends Denzil Connick and Rob Copsey.

Despite a few falls along the way, Henry cycled through his 200km target a week earlier than expected, clocking up 22 hours and 22 minutes on his bike. He enjoyed the challenge so much that he decided to carry on until the end of the month.“Lockdown provided Henry with the perfect opportunity to do something for other people,” said Martin.

“He really enjoyed the challenge, and we didn’t once have to push him to get on with it. He realised that there was an objective to it, that he had made a promise, and that people had started donating money.”