It feels like this event has come around really quickly but here we are at the start of the relay riders event.
This is a really big deal for us it’s not only is it a great fundraiser but it also creates great exposure and awareness of our Charity.
I think this is quite a big one as well for relay RIDERS as there are over 400 legs and RIDERS. A logistical nightmare for Jason, Mark and Tom, I don’t know how they do it but it is very well organised.
So we start the leg today at Mablethorpe. Michelle Gardner and her family will take a lead on starting the relay and this will be based around Kibi’s story. Kibby ended her life following excessive and undealt with bullying at school. Something we hear of a great deal of and sadly not been challenged or dealt with effectively by so many schools.
On the bike today we have Buzz Bear and a very special version of Kibi Bear, on the back of Kibi’s T-shirt we have a Mental Health first aid badge. And this is very important as it signifies the support we give to people going through the trauma of losing somebody to suicide.
The start of the day was meeting with Michelle’s family in Louth and riding into Mablethorpe together. It was really special
We arrived at the café on the seafront and there was a lot of bikers there already waiting. It was also a chance to meet with the relay RIDERS team Jason and Tom. We did a quick introduction before our group and everybody together and allowing Michelle to talk through Kiby’s story and giving her a chance to thank everybody for their support. Very emotional. After the short zoom interview for ITV calendar news we were off up to Caistor. This was even more moving because we met the fire crew that dealt with the aftermath of Kiby’s suicide. I had a chat with the station officer and some of the team about that day they told me how hard it was 
Next stop Lincoln Cathedral. Absolutely stunning place
And then the final stop of the day was over to Mansfield where we said goodbye and the relay continued on down south.
Thank you everybody for making the day so memorable.