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April 23rd 2020

Jordan’s #CyclingForDementia challenge includes a 100 mile bike ride over the course of a month, on behalf of the Alzheimer’s Society and in memory of his grandfather, who passed away in December 2013 from the disease.

Jordan’s family are all involved with the Lincolnshire Army Cadet Force (Lincs ACF):  his father Captain John Nelson is Officer Commanding 2 Squadron: his mother Sarah Nelson is a former Cadet Force Adult Volunteer and his sister, Emily Nelson, is Bandmaster of Lincs ACF County Band.  They started this challenge on the 12th of April, and have a target of reaching 100 miles by the 12th of May.

One of the Nelson family’s cycling routes takes them via Fledborough Viaduct, taking advantage of the disused railway line through Skellingthorpe that has been recently taken over by the National Cycling Network. This track leads them onto the scenic views down the river Trent, before taking them down the old train stations of Doddington, Harby and Clifton on Trent.

Jordan had a very close relationship with his grandfather and they used to spend time together ‘making things in the shed at the bottom of the garden’. They enjoyed going out for bike rides together, which is what led Jordan to decide on his cycling for dementia challenge.

‘Dementia’ describes a set of symptoms that may include memory loss, difficulties with thinking, problem-solving or language. It is caused when the brain is damaged by diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease or a series of strokes. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia and there are nearly 10 million new cases every year. To read more information on Dementia and the Alzheimer’s disease visit alzheimers.org.uk

To help Sergeant Instructor Jordan Nelson on his mission to raise money for dementia and the Alzheimer’s Society, in memory of his grandad, please click here to donate.