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Paul and Andrew take on 205-mile cycling challenge for Open Up

Posted by Devon Partnership Trust in Charity, News on 9th May, 2025

Andrew and Paul wearing sunglasses and smilingOn Saturday 21 June, Paul Tully, Community Practice Lead, and Andrew Greer, Clinical Team Manager, will take on the Chase the Sun challenge in the support of our charity, Open Up. The ride covers an incredible 205 miles in a single day - from Kent all the way to Weston-super-Mare. You can help them reach their fundraiser target by donating to their JustGiving page.

What started as a light-hearted conversation quickly turned into a big commitment. Paul, Andrew and their team only have seven weeks to train for this long and difficult ride. From a sunrise start to a sunset finish, the route includes steep climbs and long stretches, with the climb through Cheddar Gorge expected to be one of the toughest sections.

“This isn’t about being elite athletes,” says Andrew. “It’s about pushing ourselves, raising awareness and giving back to a charity that does so much to support patients and staff. We’re excited, nervous and absolutely committed to reaching the finish line. It’s going to be tough, but we’re doing it for something we truly believe in.”

Open Up is the official charity of Devon Partnership NHS Trust. It works closely with the Trust to fund projects that enhance care and recovery for people accessing mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services across Devon and beyond. From therapeutic gardens and creative spaces, to innovative community initiatives, the charity helps deliver real and lasting improvements to people’s lives.

Want to support Open Up?

Whether or not you’re ready to cycle 200 miles, there are lots of ways to support Open Up. You can take on a challenge like the Exeter Great West Run, sign up for a tandem skydive or create your own fundraiser.

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