Sheffield man 'cycles to London' in his living room to help the homeless through the coronavirus crisis

A Sheffield man is cycling the virtual distance from Sheffield to London to raise money for the charity Crisis.
By kyle wilson
Published 4th Apr 2020, 20:44 BST
Updated 4th Apr 2020, 20:44 BST
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Richard Walker started the challenge from the safety of his own living room on Saturday, April 4.

He was hoping to 'arrive' at The London Eye around 5am on Sunday and finish 'back' in his living room at 5pm.

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He said: “We are in this together. Its hard to protect yourself from the coronavirus outbreak when you’re homeless.

Richard walker has begun his virtual journey to help raise money for the homeless.Richard walker has begun his virtual journey to help raise money for the homeless.
Richard walker has begun his virtual journey to help raise money for the homeless.

“People who are sleeping rough are more likely to suffer from respiratory conditions.

“They can’t wash their hands.

“And if someone is sleeping rough or in a crowded night shelter, its impossible to self-isolate.

“I'm raising vital funds to support Crisis in their work to help homeless people.”

Richard Walker has linked his bike up to a turbo trainer and a program which tells him the distance he's covered.Richard Walker has linked his bike up to a turbo trainer and a program which tells him the distance he's covered.
Richard Walker has linked his bike up to a turbo trainer and a program which tells him the distance he's covered.

Richard has already raised £565.

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To donate go to his Just Giving page: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/richard-walker69?utm_source=whatsapp&utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=richard-walker69&utm_campaign=pfp-whatsapp&utm_term=c4a23a88f57a4472bda53f890f6bc63e

National charity Crisis is running the In This Together - Homelessness Emergency Fund.

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