Olympic Pentathlete Takes on Cycle Challenge

Olympic silver medallist Heather Fell has confirmed that she will be taking part in the John O'Groats to Land's End Cycle Challenge to raise money for the Bath Rugby Foundation.

As one of Britain’s top modern pentathletes, Heather Fell is highly skilled across the disciplines of pistol shooting, fencing, freestyle swimming, show jumping and cross-country running.

However, Fell - who trains locally at Bath University - is about to step out of her comfort zone by undertaking the Deloitte Ride Across Britain ultimate cycle challenge to raise money for the Bath Rugby Foundation. 

From the 8th to 16th June, Fell will join a group of local cyclists, including former England and Bath Rugby players, Lewis Moody, Danny Grewcock and David Flatman, to cycle from John O’Groats to Land’s End covering a distance of 982 miles in nine days. 

Fell said: “I love a challenge and I love trying new sports so when this opportunity arose I jumped at it. I must admit, I have wanted an excuse to try cycling ever since getting the Olympic fever last summer. The fact that I will be supporting a local charity that uses sport was another strong pulling point."

Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, the Bath Rugby Foundation is an independent charity, 100 per cent funded by grants and donations from businesses and individuals.

The Foundation helped 22,500 children in 2012 and is proud to have worked with over 125,000 children since it started in 2003.

To support Heather Fell’s challenge and the Bath Rugby Foundation click here.