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Christian Aid head gears up for cycle challenge

Provincial news Posted: 13 June 2023
The Revd Andrew Sully

As Wales celebrates Great Big Green Week 2023 (June 10-18), the interim head of Christian Aid Wales has announced he will be taking on Lôn Las Cymru – the Welsh Green Way – in aid of projects combating issues like climate injustice.

International development agency Christian Aid works with local partners in some of the poorest communities around the globe where people who have done little to contribute to climate change are paying the harshest price.

Severe storms and droughts are destroying homes, devastating crops and killing people and livestock, leaving millions struggling to survive.

The Revd Andrew Sully is a keen cyclist and will be riding from Holyhead to Cardiff, from July 1-4, with friends John and Ann Musgrave and the Revd Rhun ap Roberts.

The 55-year-old, who lives in Cardiff with wife Mary, the Bishop of Llandaff, said, “I feel strongly about climate injustice and am also keen to see more people getting out and about in nature by walking or cycling.

“I felt this challenge was a good way of raising funds and awareness for all kinds of sustainable projects.”

Andrew is launching the fundraiser with two Eucharist services – in Llangollen and Llandudno on June 29 and 30 - to coincide with the 30th anniversary of his ordination as a vicar.

The four cyclists will then leave on Saturday, July 1, stopping in at a coffee morning in Bangor, before heading to Porthmadog and Portmeirion.

From there, the route will cover Harlech, Barmouth, Aberdyfi, and Machynlleth. The group will stay over in Llanbrynmair then cycle on to Llanidloes, Builth Wells and Brecon, travel the Taff Trail to Merthyr Tydfil, and Pontypridd before finishing with a reception at Andrew’s home, Llys Esgob, in Llandaf.

Bishop Mary and invited guests will welcome the Lôn Las Cymru cyclists home and also take the opportunity to thank Christian Aid volunteers for their efforts during the year.

Andrew is a seasoned cyclist having ridden to the COP15 climate talks in Copenhagen in 2009, as well as London to Paris, Whitehaven to Whitby and Land’s End to John O’Groats.

He added: “The first time I got into cycling seriously was in 2006 and that was for Christian Aid. I actually broke my collar bone on the last day when I came off my bike.

“I’m hoping this ride will go smoothly though there are some challenging parts to it. I’ve been training every week so I’m feeling prepared and I’m looking forward to it. We’re hoping to do 50-60 miles a day and I’m excited to be riding all kinds of terrain including coastal tracks, canal paths and mountains.

“Much of the route is on Sustrans cycleways which are tucked away from main roads. You don’t realise how much work has been done on these trails to encourage people to get out on their cycles.

“I’m excited for this challenge and hope lots of people will show their support.”