TT ace James Hillier raises thousands for mental health charity

Road racing star James Hillier has raised more than £5000 for mental health charity CALM by riding from John O’Groats to Land’s End in a single day… on a Honda C90.

Setting off at 2am on a chilly November morning, the former TT winner completed the route alongside fellow Cub pilot James Jackson in a time of 17 hours and six minutes and was joined for sections of the route by fans and famous faces, including John McGuinness.

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“Having all the support was a bit surreal,” Hillier told MCN. “I didn’t expect it and when we left John O’Groats there were probably eight or so bikes with us.”

The charitable duo set off with a target of £5000, however at the time of writing their Just Giving Page already stands at £5455, with a further £2069.25 in Gift Aid, with donations still possible online. This money will be used by the charity to help combat mental health struggles and suicide.

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The C90s themselves were geared for top end and three five-litre fuel tanks were added to allow for over 300 miles between stops.