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Adrian Jackson

Ride to Monte Cassino

Help me reach my goal of £1,700

I'm taking on the Naples to Monte Cassino Cycle for SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity!

This October, I will be taking part in the SSAFA Ride to Monte Cassino a 3-day, 215-mile endurance road event in aid of the Armed Forces charity.

This represents an immense personal milestone. Following severe injuries last year, I am still in active rehabilitation for a broken collarbone on one side and a fully reconstructed AC joint on the other. Moving from an almost three-month medical absence straight and continued rehabilitation into a multi-day European cycling challenge is daunting and I am apprehensive, but the cause makes every mile worth it.


Please help me Support this worthy charity and give me the motivation to simply keep on pedalling!!


Why SSAFA?

In 2024 alone, SSAFA’s trained teams assisted more than 50,000 regulars, reserves, veterans, and their families. They ensure that our military community never faces hardship, isolation, or illness alone.

Please consider supporting my journey and this truly remarkable charity by donating to my page.

With gratitude,

Adrian

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Follow on update

Sunday 13th Sep

Following on from last week’s update, the training has kept building. Since starting training four weeks ago, the numbers have really stacked up — and with only three weeks until I travel to Italy, the reality of the challenge is starting to feel very real.


Across this period I’ve now ridden 610.73 km in around 28 hours, including two huge loops — the 123 km Cambridge/Fens endurance ride and this week’s 110 km South Cambs → Royston → Audley End route — plus all the flush rides, evening sessions and recovery spins that keep the legs turning.


This past week has been tough. Yesterday’s ride in particular was hard going. One of those days where the legs felt heavy, the head wasn’t quite in it, and I found myself many times, questioning whether I’ll genuinely be able to take on three consecutive event‑length days in Italy. It’s part of the process I suppose, but it still hits you. The only way through is to keep showing up, keep turning the pedals, and trust the work already done.


The support so far has been incredible, and genuinely keeps me going on the tougher days. For those who’ve already sponsored; thank you. It means a great deal. And for anyone who hasn’t yet, I’d be hugely grateful if you could. It keeps the motivation high and supports SSAFA’s vital work with serving personnel, veterans, and their families.


With gratitude,

Adrian

Training Update

Sunday 6th Sep
Hey all you folks wondering how I am getting on with my training for the SSAFA Ride..... Here you go.....

This week has been big from a training perspective as I get ready for the challenge in just over 3 weeks time.

On Tuesday I squeezed in 45.65 km in just over 2 hours after a full day working on my disabled sister’s home in Leeds,tired legs, but a good solid ride.

Yesterday was the big one… 123 km, my longest ride ever and the first ever full ‘event‑day’ distance. A proper Cambridge/Fens endurance loop and a huge confidence boost with less than four weeks to go.

Today I rolled out a 22.92 km recovery ride to keep things moving.

That’s 191.57 km and around 9 hours on the bike this week; exactly the kind of training block I need before tackling three consecutive event‑length days in Italy covering almost 350km.

The backing so far has been amazing, but further funds would keep motivation up and support the worthy charity supporting our Service men and women!! Dig deep if you can.

With gratitude,
Adrian.

https://fundraise.ssafa.org.uk/fundraisers/adrianjackson/ride-to-monte-cassino

Training update!!

Wednesday 2nd Sep
A quick update from me. I’m in Leeds at the moment, spending a second week off of my annual leave to remodel my disabled sister’s house so she can live more comfortably. It’s been long days and a lot of hard work, but it’s important and I’m glad to be able to do it.

Training for the 215-mile Naples to Monte Cassino ride has been squeezed in around the building work. I’ve managed multiple 35–55 km rides, pushed past 1 hour 40 minutes, and slowly rebuilding strength after last year’s broken collarbone and reconstructed AC joint. I’m not where I need to be yet, but every ride feels like a small step forward.

Thanks to everyone who has supported me so far. I’m now at £1,065 — just £35 away from my fundraising goal. 

Your kindness genuinely keeps me going, especially on the days when the training feels tough or the heavens are falling on me and soaking me from head to little toe!!

If you’re able to help me reach the final £35 or smash it miles past the targets, it would mean a lot to me and to SSAFA, who support more than 50,000 veterans, serving personnel, and families every year.

Huge thanks to my sponsors!!

Wednesday 2nd Sep
Thanks to the incredible generosity of supporters, my sponsorship has now reached £1,065, meaning I am just £35 away from my fundraising goal. 

I am truly humbled by the kindness shown so far.

With gratitude!!

Thank you to my Sponsors

£109.25

Brian Maloney

Break a leg - not literally!

£109.25

Alessandro Garofalo

Hi Adrian, glad to know you're back in the saddle after the injury! Huge props for the dedication. If you're passing near my place while you're in Italy, you know you're always welcome for some arrosticini and montepulciano.

£59.86

Marcus Brooks

No cheating! I want to see evidence of the full 215 miles covered.

£55.88

Iain Mcfarlane

£55.88

Sanjeev Hanji

Good luck! Hope the legs hold up, the hills are kind to you and you enjoy every mile. Go smash it!

£55.88

Rob G

Good luck fella!

£55.88

Jane Green

Good Luck from the Greens xx

£55.88

Carl Orsborn

£55.88

Jon Wood

Hope it's all down hill!

£55.88

Claire Brennan

£50

Stuart Barker

Good luck mate

£50

Karthik Hariharan

£50

Nigel Coatsworth

Good luck from the Coatsworth's

£45.10

Al

Bloody good effort mucker… you are a legend!

£40

Baker-hatton's

Good luck Ady!

£28.44

Rovendra Peiris

All the best, Adrian!

£28.44

Colin White

Good luck

£28.44

Natasha, Jake And Oscar Begbie

Best of luck Adrian!

£28.44

Steve Manners

Well done and be safe!

£27.84

Bob Tydeman

£23.45

Sarah Bharat (perks)

Smash it!!

£23.45

Gwenda Mosley

£23.45

Zane Dunning

£23.45

Karthik Notada

All the best mate! Don't forget to enjoy the pasta!

£23.45

Sherif Akoush

£22.97

Anuj Kapoor

£20

Victor

Best of luck, Adrian!

£20

Suresh Thangavel

Great cause. All the best, Adrian.

£20

Judith Phillippo

Good luck with your challenge.

£20

Ben Gardiner

Go for it Ady, great cause.

£20

Jonathon Merrix

Best of luck

£20

Anna Skilbeck

Ride like the wind-or with the wind-or use your wind?

£20

Pankaj Bansal

£20

Jaspreet Singh

Go smash it my friend!!

£20

Mandy Swan-brown

Wishing you huge success Adrian and supporting your journey. Always here to help

£17.89

Lauren Mantle

You’ve worked so hard for this! One very proud rehab specialist over here! Best of luck!☺️

£15

Chris Sargent

Good luck you will smash it.

£12.25

Sandra Jarvis

Good luck Ady, love San x

£12.25

Claire-louise Jackson

Good Luck Uncle Ady, you've got this!

£12.25

James Woodward

Go Well!

£12.25

Barnabas

Good luck Ady!

£10

Rogers Family

Good luck from The Rogers

£10

Peter Hazelgrove

£10

Mike Rogers

£10

Chris Home

£10

Manish Malhotra

All the best Adrian! This is a great cause. Hope you not only smash your fundraising target but also have a great adventure while you do it!

£5

Anonymous

Good luck 🤞