Dalston resident’s Mexico adventure in aid of cancer

Chris Booth ready for his South American challenge for McMillan Cancer Support

Chris Booth an Accountant from Dalston, cycle to and from work can add up to 10 miles a day, but all that will change later this month when he heads to Mexico and some varying terrain.

Chris, 28, hopes to raise £3,500 for Macmillan Cancer on their 2011 Mexico Cycling Challenge which takes place in less than two weeks (26 March-7 April 2011).  Starting from the Gulf of Mexico, his 612km ride will be through dense jungle and tropical farmland, up over mountain ranges – including a 3,000m climb – and down to the beautiful beaches of the Pacific Coast .

“I’ve been training hard all winter cycling across Hackney and beyond,  says Booth.  “I’m really pleased that I’ve raised £2,980 but need more support to reach my target. I wanted to support Macmillan as they improve the lives of people with cancer. I’m really excited about the challenge and can’t wait to make it to Acapulco .”

While he hasn’t lost a loved one  to cancer, he has friends who have and became interested in supporting Macmillan’s after some friends cycled across the Alps.  He told Hackney Hive “When I found out about the Mexico and Pacific cycling challenge, I jumped at the chance and have been training most days, trying to cycle in hilly areas and going to the gym”.

In all he will be cycling approximately 9-10 hours a day with a group of 35 other cyclists, and accommodation will be tents along the way.

If you would like to donate or see how much he has raised so far, please visit Chris’s Just Giving page .