Our lovely friend Jim cycled into Ponte a Serraglio yesterday afternoon after his marathon 7 day cycle (8 if you count the day he had to take a train back to his previous stop that pick up vital equipment left behind) from Switzerland. He cycled 660 kilometres.
Jim did the ride to raise money for the Beaumond House Community Hospice to thank them for the special treatment they gave to his beautiful wife Liz, who wanted to spend her last days at home with her family. Without their help this would not have been possible.
Here is Jim happily arriving at Bar Italia.
Jim and Liz have been a popular part of the Ponte a Serraglio community for several years and there was a welcoming committee and a cool drink waiting for Jim.
We have been following his journey on his Facebook page. His son-in-law Duncan accompanied him on the first 3 days then he was on his own.
Jim achieved much more than his goal. What a wonderful tribute to his beloved Liz.
Beaumont House Community Hospice