Project Information
Cycle 4 Sanity
The Big Idea
Award winning charity, New Horizons, has launched ‘Cycle 4 Sanity’ – a sponsored cycle ride from North to South Wales – raising awareness of mental ill health whilst promoting the benefits of physical activity.
Dr Hilary Jones, Patron of New Horizons’ Mental Health Support Project, confirmed that
‘research proves that physical activity can improve self esteem, emotional wellbeing and in particular anxiety. Those who experience mental illness and who undertake some form of physical activity report less use of medication and are more likely to recover than those who rely solely on medication’.
Boyd Clack, Charity Patron, who attended the recent launch stated:
‘ this is a marvellous project and I am so proud of all those who agree to take part – either undertaking the full 186 miles or those who are going to join for a day. My thoughts will be with them throughout every mile and if I could ride a bike – I’d join in!’
Read more about the Charity running this project.