Allan’s Sponsored Cycle ride – Rough Sea, Safe Harbour Skip to content Menu Rough Sea, Safe Harbour Home Allan Roberts – Public Speaker Allan’s Sponsored Cycle ride Books Wake Up Don’t Let the World Pass You By The Great Bank Heist Contact Close Menu Land’s End to John O’Groats Sponsored Charity Cycle Ride Sponsor Allan Cycle Ride Postponed until 2022 Due to the restrictions that have been imposed with national lockdowns in England, during 2020 and 2021, which included the closure of gyms for a a large portion of the year. Which unfortunately caused Allan to lose all momentum with his training. With this in mind Allan has taken the decision to postpone his charity bike ride until 2022 or 2023, so that he has the opportunity to rebuild his fitness ready for the event. Allan Roberts Swapping retirement for an epic cycle ride of over 874 Miles It is 58 years since Allan was a keen cyclist, he’s decided it was time to dust off the cobwebs with a sponsored cycle ride raising some badly need funds for these Charities. Raising Vital funds for these Charities and Good Causes Worcester Association of Carers Mentor Link Westlands Community Centre Droitwitch Allan's Story His personal connection to each of the charities and organisations he's raising fund for on his cycle ride A few months after losing my sight, I had moved to Droitwich and had the amazing RNIB talking books, but I needed something more in my life. I discovered a little bit of sight in my left eye, just enough vision to read a telephone number, I contacted voluntary organisations and charities so that I could have outside contact as a volunteer. I became frustrated when the first thirty organisations I contacted turned me down. I knew I was capable of more if I had the opportunity. Just because I had lost my sight, didn’t mean life was over. I had to create a new life for myself. Eventually the manager at Worcester Association of Carers, answered and said that if I could ring her, I could work for her. Every week since then for over nine years, I have been contacting and supporting carers. The very first lady I contacted was totally overwhelmed with stress and desperate for support. I was able to telephone her and support her each week for six months until her husband eventually died. There are many more carers in this situation and this charity is desperate for more support. I continued to push myself a little bit becoming more involved more in my local community, joining Probus U3A Toastmasters Got elected as a Town Councillor Volunteered with the local History Group Became a trustee for Age UK and more. After a few years, I had a series of operations to restore basic vision, enough to get me independent. Then a couple of years ago I came across a video about Mentor Link, who mentor school children that fall behind at school because of problems at home, bullying, or abuse. I realised that many children need this vital support, plus I had the skills and experience to become one of their mentors. For around 18 months I have been mentoring a young teenager and seen him move from being reluctant to answer questions, to now wanting to join Toastmasters and learn public speaking. Westlands Community Hall is a rundown hall in a depressed area of my town. I was approached by the lady running it to see if I would help. After seeing the state of the building, I decided I would become a trustee and help build the community again. Cycle Ride Postponed until 2022 Due to the restrictions that have been imposed with national lockdowns in England, during 2020 and 2021, which included the closure of gyms for a a large portion of the year. Which unfortunately caused Allan to lose all momentum with his training. With this in mind Allan has taken the decision to postpone his charity bike ride until 2022 or 2023, so that he has the opportunity to rebuild his fitness ready for the event. Sponsor Allan Today Please click the button below to show your support and sponsor Allan on his cycle ride of over 874 Miles from Lands End to John O’ Groats. All Donations and sponsorship received will be split between Worcestershire Association of Carers Mentor Link Westlands Community Centre Back To Top Home Contact Copyright © Allan L Roberts 2019 - 2021 All rights reserved Skip to content Open toolbar Accessibility Tools Increase Text Decrease Text Grayscale High Contrast Negative Contrast Light Background Links Underline Readable Font Reset