Katie raring to return to Edinburgh to Make Poverty
History
On 28th June, Skillshare International's Katie Junor,
23, swapped her mountain bike for a road bike. She
set off on a 240-mile cycle to her home city of Edinburgh
to join the Make Poverty History rally on Saturday
July 2nd.
Before setting off, Katie said "I'm really looking
forward to setting off but I think the climb up over
the Pentland hills will be quite a shock to the system
after training in the gentle Leicestershire countryside.
I just hope my legs will hold up for the march on
Saturday!"
Thousands gathered in Edinburgh on 2nd July demanding
trade justice, debt cancellation, and more and better
aid for the world's poorest countries.
Skillshare International's Jonny Gutteridge (Supporter
and Campaigns Co-ordinator) travelled to Edinburgh
with more than 20 of Skillshare International's staff
and supporters. He said "Whether going by bike
or bus we're determined to be there to Make Poverty
History. Every day 30,000 children die as a result
of extreme poverty and we have a chance to tell our
leaders that it's unacceptable."
Katie's cycle to Edinburgh took her through North
Yorkshire, Durham and Northumberland in to Lothian.
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When she pausd for a well-deserved break, Katie
sent us regular text updates to let us know how she
was doing...
Tuesday 28th June
Katie and the team left Leeds at 9.30am on the first
leg of their journey to Make Poverty History. The
team spent the night in the historic market town of
Richmond in North Yorkshire.
Wednesday 29th June
Katie cycled north from Richmond, passing Durham and
Newcastle. Hexham marked the half-way point of day
2, with another 33 miles until the team reached Keilder
Water where they could relax overnight.
Thursday 30th June
Despite a minor knee injury earlier in the week, Katie
was still going strong and said "I'm looking
forward to a long hot bath!"
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Friday 1st July
Along with the 2 junior members, the team cycled the
last 10 miles to Edinburgh together on Friday afternoon.
On Saturday 2nd July, Katie and the rest of the team
joined thousands of campaigners in Edingurgh at the
Make Poverty History rally.
Congratulations to the Entire Team!
The team covered an average of 60 miles every
day, stopping at youth hostels on the way. Katie Junor
cycled with Paul Cunningham, Mike Sells, David Carpenter,
Jane Lovel, Chris Robinson and Sharon Stanier. Junior
riders Lloyd and Megan Cunningham joined the team
for the last 10 miles to Edinburgh on Friday. Sue
Meehan and Katie Cunningham provided first aid and
route finding support.
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