12 year old to cycle 100 miles in memory of his mum

Frank Spauls is raising money for Norfolk charity Nelson's Journey, which helped him after his mum sadly passed away.

“This will be a big challenge for me,” says 12 year old Frank from Cringleford, “I love cycling but this will be my first ever 100-mile ride.”  His longest so far has been 62 miles.

And it will be an emotional one too, Frank is riding in memory of his mum Danielle, who passed away 2 years ago.  The pair used to love cycling together, “I am doing this ride because Nelson’s Journey helped me think about my mum and different ways to remember her. I am doing this ride to remember my mum.”

Danielle and Franks Spauls

So far the 12 year old has raised over 2 thousand pounds. 

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Frank’s dad, David, tells me his son’s a keen cyclist who has been racing his bikes since he was 5, “I am very proud of him for raising money and it will be a great way to remember his mum. I will be riding with him with some other cycling friends so he will have plenty of support along the way.”

Franks Spauls at a recent race

Nelson’s Journey is a specialist child bereavement support service open to all families in Norfolk, last year alone it helped more than 700 children. It encourages them to try and understand their emotions and learn coping strategies, 'bringing them a few smiles when they need them most'.

The 2025 Tour de Broads will be at Octagon Park in Little Plumstead on the outskirts of Norwich on the 17th of August.

The Tour de Broads 2024, image courtesy of Richard Jarmy Photography

The event, which is in its 13th year, is open to all ages and abilities and participants can take part in either a 25, 50, 75 or 100 mile routes.

Good luck to Frank and everyone taking part!