West Sussex charity cyclist returns home after epic 50-day challenge around the UK in sister's memory
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Aldingbourne dad Kenny Smith, who started the challenge in the centre of Chichester on Wednesday, June 12, received a hero's welcome upon his return back into the city yesterday afternoon (Wednesday), in time for what would have been his sister’s 50th birthday. Read more here
Posting on his Facebook blog of his remarkable journey, Kenny wrote: "An emotional but amazing ending to my 50 day cycle ride.
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Hide Ad"I was overwhelmed by the massive welcome I received at the finish line. We’ve now exceeded £21,000 so thank you for your donations.
"And thank you to everyone for all of the messages of support during my ride and all the kind words that I have received since completing my mission. I honestly can’t believe I’ve done it and I am back home!"
Kenny completed the ‘solo and unsupported’ 2,655 mile long challenge around mainland Britain to raise funds for the MS trust. Kelly Boston, community fundraiser at the MS Trust, said Kenny was a ‘true hero’.
Speaking upon his arrival back home, Kenny said: "I blinked and it was over. Each day blended into the next.
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Hide Ad"It was exactly what I expected but it was a challenge and it was never going to be easy.
"It was emotional coming back. It was lovely that so many people came to greet me, including the mayor and town crier. I was overwhelmed.
"I am really chuffed."
Kenny said the hardest part of the challenge was cycling up the A9 in Scotland.
"It was horrible," he said.
"I was cycling down it for 18 miles and it felt never ending. I also had lorries going past.
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