Southsea man prepares for 800km bike ride from Northampton to Las Vegas
A Hampshire man is preparing to undertake an 800km bike ride from Northampton to Las Vegas to raise money for charity.
Philip Distin, from Locksway Road, Southsea, will be fundraising for the Arbonne Charitable Foundation, which aims to promote the development of confidence and self-esteem in teenage girls and boys.
The network marketer will cycle from Arbonne’s UK head office in Northampton to their US head office in Las Vegas via San Diego, Irvine and California.
The 38-year-old has been training for the ride for around 18 months, mainly in his garage, using heaters to prepare himself for the Las Vegas heat.
He said: “I try to get out every day, whether it’s just one or two hours. I’ve been training in my garage with four heaters at 90 degrees [Fahrenheit], it’s very, very hot.”
Philip also took part in the New Forest Sportive recently, in which he cycled 100 miles through the New Forest as a “test run” for the main event.
His goal is to raise £80,000 for the Arbonne Charitable Foundation.
He said: “I am nowhere near my goal, but I am optimistic. Hopefully people donate at the last minute.”
The charity provides support for teenagers in the US, Canada, the UK and Australia and is close to Philip’s heart.
You can donate to his JustGiving page here.
