Event riders and fans of the sport will remember the tragic loss of rider Caroline March last year. Caroline chose assisted suicide after becoming paralyzed from a crashing fall during the cross-country portion of an event in 2022. She was 31 years old.

This year, her brother Tom March completed a five-day endurance challenge called the Pedal3Peaks  in her honour and to raise awareness and funds for spinal cord research.

“Losing my sister Caroline last year was incredibly difficult, but I’m hoping I can use that heartbreak to help raise awareness and funds for the work of Spinal Research,” he said prior to starting the challenge. “Having experienced paralysis close up, you understand how life-changing it can be – it’s about so much more than just being in a wheelchair. Sadly, it wasn’t a life Caroline wanted for herself, but I want to use the heartbreak we experienced to achieve something positive in her memory to help others. This challenge was designed to be right at the limit of what can be achieved, so it will be a huge test, but I’m looking forward to getting started, and looking forward to finishing at Windsor even more!”

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