2019 Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100

[p]So, for some baffling reason along with running my first marathon this year, I thought it would be a good idea to also cycle my longest ever bike ride and follow the Olympic route...with lots of hills, and and I'm told there are a few bigg'ns along the way. So, with around 6 hours in the saddle this is sure to be one hell of a challenge! If you would like to support me with as little or as much as you feel worthy please please please donate, the Pandas will be very grateful! [/p][p]I will be cycling in support of WWF & saving the Pandas. WWF is at the heart of global efforts to address the world’s most important environmental challenges.[/p][p][b]LOSS OF FOOD SUPPLIES[/b]- The pandas habitat is degraded by people collecting medicinal herbs and harvesting bamboo – the pandas' main source of food.[/p][p][b]HABITAT FRAGMENTATION[/b]- Roads and railways are increasingly cutting through the forest, which isolates panda populations and prevents them from breeding.[/p][p][b]CLIMATE CHANGE[/b]- Pandas that live in isolated mountains are especially vulnerable to warming - as they already have small ranges that will shrink and fragment further.[/p][p][b]TOURISM[/b]- Tourism in the region is increasing and this is putting additional pressure on giant panda habitat.[/p][p][br][/p][p]Your donation will help:[/p][p]create wildlife corridors to reconnect panda habitats[/p][p]restore habitats[/p][p]increase the area of habitat under legal protection[/p][p]help local communities manage forest resources sustainably[/p][p]fund WWF's other essential work around the world[/p][p][br][/p][p]Thank you so much for taking the time to look at my page![/p][p]Sophie xx[/p][p][br][/p][p]Find out more by visiting wwf.org.uk[/p]