"Man Cycles Around Britain's Coastline to Encourage Male Bicycling and Discussion on Suicide Prevention"
In an extraordinary feat of endurance, cyclist Chris Hall embarked on a self-supported bike ride around the perimeter of Great Britain last Friday from the Movember headquarters in London [1]. The journey, which began in 2025, aims to raise funds and awareness for Movember, a charity dedicated to men’s health, particularly mental health and suicide prevention [2].
Hall, a cyclist, videographer, designer, fundraiser, and an ex-architect in his thirties, with a distinctive moustache, is no stranger to adversity. He has struggled with his mental health throughout his life [1]. Recognising the importance of addressing this issue, he decided to quit his job and seek help from Movember [1].
One rider, new to the area, felt comfortable joining Hall's ride but not a traditional cycling club [1]. The camaraderie formed on this journey has seen riders forge friendships with strangers [1]. In Kings Lynn, Hall was even joined by a local cycling club, providing a space for men to share their worries and concerns [1].
The ride is not about breaking records or doing it as fast as possible. Instead, it's about creating space for conversations and sharing [1]. Hall believes that cycling allows for easier and less confrontational conversations, making it an ideal platform for discussing sensitive topics [1]. He emphasises that talking is one of the surest ways to ease mental heaviness [1].
The statistics surrounding men's mental health are alarming. Suicide is the biggest global killer of men, and in the UK, three out of four suicides are by men, while one in five men between 16 and 29 are reported to have had moderate to severe depressive symptoms in 2021 [1].
By linking this physically demanding ride with Movember, Hall leverages his journey to spotlight these issues, encouraging conversations and raising funds to support initiatives that address mental well-being among men [1][2]. The funds raised will contribute to Movember's global movement that raises awareness about mental health problems, prostate cancer, and testicular cancer [2].
You can track Chris Hall's remaining journey around Britain on his website, and donate to Movember, the charity he is cycling for, through a provided link. As Hall pedals his way around the coastal edge of Britain, he is not just demonstrating endurance but also embodying the spirit of open dialogue and shared experience, making a significant contribution to men's mental health discussions.
References: [1] Chris Hall's personal website: https://chrishallbikeride.com/ [2] Movember official website: https://uk.movember.com/
During Chris Hall's cycling journey around Great Britain, fostering camaraderie and conversations about mental health, he emphasizes that discussing such sensitive topics is crucial for easing mental burdens. By linking this fitness-and-exercise feat to the health-and-wellness charity Movember, Hall aims to raise funds and awareness, focusing on men's mental health, suicide prevention, and other health concerns, such as prostate and testicular cancers.
