A Diabetes UK Cymru supporter has now raised a total of over £4,000 for the charity by taking part in a 300-mile charity bike ride in India, Claire Coates, 33 of Tenby, completed the Rajasthan Tiger Bike Challenge over six days, through what is known as The Land of the Kings, setting off on November 26 and returning on December 5 2012.
Flying into Dehli, then catching a train to Agra, where the cycle route started, Claire took in Fatehpur Sikri, Bharatpup, Karauli, Umaid and Ramgarh, on the journey.
In the run-up to the challenge, Claire raised money by taking on a series of local cycle challenges in Pembrokeshire.
“Sometimes it was quite scary cycling through busy towns and villages, but we all stuck together and became a great team, supporting each other,” said Claire, who describes her trip as a ‘great experience’
“Thanks to all my supporters who donated time and money into Diabetes UK, especially Mick Coates, my patient husband. I enjoyed raising money, so am going to continue doing so this year, look out for any future events,” she added. If you want to donate money to Claire’s fundraising effort, you can still do so at www.justgiving.com/claire-coatestiger/new/2