Joe Daggett has cycled an incredible 200 miles across the country in a day - raising nearly £3,000 for a men's mental health and suicide prevention charity.

Joe, from Embsay, near Skipton, who works in the construction industry, says he has seen first hand the struggles many men face daily, often silently battling mental health issues without seeking help. 

Last year, he raised more than £1,000 for Movember, a charity that focus on men’s mental health, suicide prevention, prostate cancer, and testicular cancer, and this year, compelled to do more, he challenged himself to cycle 200 miles from Whitley Bay to Ayr in Scotland, all all between sunrise and sunset.

For his mammoth cycle ride, which took place on June 22, during Men's Mental Health Month, he challenged himself to complete the 200 miles between sunrise at 4.25am and sunset at 10.05pm. The ride, which included over 12,000 feet of elevation gain, took him through Northumberland, the picturesque Scottish Borders, Dumfries and Galloway, and finally into Ayrshire. After 12 hours and 32 minutes of intense cycling, he reached Ayr, beating the sunset by more than three hours.

His efforts paid off, and thanks to the generosity of those who donated, along with a bingo night hosted at Ackroyds Wine Bar in Skipton which raised more than £800, the grand total reached more than £2,700 for Andy's Man Club, the men's suicide prevention charity and support group.

Joe said his achievement could not have been possible without the support of his employers Sutcliffe Residential, and Ride Nutrition for supplying the necessary kit and fuel for the ride.

He also wanted to thank Lucy Ackroyd for hosting the bingo night and Will Bell for preparing delicious pizzas for the event; and above all, he said he was immensely grateful to his support crew: his partner Rebecca and daughter Amalie, who accompanied him across the country, providing encouragement through the highs and lows, and supporting him during the months of training leading up to the event.

A spokesperson said: "This inspiring feat not only highlights the importance of men's mental health but also showcases the power of community support in making a meaningful impact. Through his determination and the generosity of many, significant funds have been raised to support crucial mental health services, making a positive difference in the lives of many men struggling in silence."

Donations can still be made at: https://www.justgiving.com/page/joe-daggett-1708238942332