What happens when your smartphone goes off on a 'solo mission,' and you perform the perfect slow-motion face plant, all while squeezed into a suit of neon Lycra? You get a mystery only Sherlock (in cycling shorts) could solve. Here is how I proved that karma exists—even if my dignity didn’t.
The Elephant, the Pub and the Gonads
I 'insightfully' Googled what men talk about in pubs, and the results weren't surprising. We’re great at shoulder-to-shoulder chat about the offside rule, but we’re failing the 'nads' exam. Reflecting on the elephant that sat in the corner of my dad's room, I’m joining Deadpool and Hugh Jackman to prove that talking balls—literally—is a conversation we can't afford to skip.
Elite Performers Eat Cake
Here how eating more cake can earn you a personal best and a red nose.
£1000 Down, £9000 to Go (That’s a Lot of Cake)
Reaching 10% of our target before we’ve even launched our first official event is a massive win. It’s a powerful reminder that while Parkinson's and Testicular Cancer are tough opponents, together we can significantly raise awareness of these two conditions and help say ‘balls’ to them both. If we can do this much just by starting the conversation, perhaps that £10,000 target isn't as far away as I first thought?
Help? Sometimes All You Need to Do Is Ask
I’ll admit, I spent a good few minutes pacing outside the door of Majestic Wine, practicing my 'sales' pitch and trying to look like a man who knew exactly what he was doing. It turns out that asking for help is a bit like hill climbing—the anticipation is much harder than the actual pedaling. Thankfully, Freddie Whitelaw was there to prove that sometimes, all you have to do is ask.
Yellow Jersey of the Week #1
The B2P “Hall of Fame” spotlights a member of the team or a sponsor who has gone that extra mile to support us. Each week we award a “yellow jersey” to commemorate their efforts and input them into the hall. This week, the jersey goes to Chris Fitzpatrick! Read on to hear more about how he is supporting the Headington Village Hall Bash!
Balls to Parkinson’s 