They walked, they ran, they cycled and took to the water — bright skies and buoyant participants brought Bermuda out for the 39th Convex End-to-End.

One of the biggest fundraisers of the Bermuda calendar, the event raised money for Coalition for the Protection of Children, Dementia Bermuda, Knowledge Quest and SkillCraft Bermuda.

Mahtorri Wilkinson-Walker, who paused for a water break in Devonshire as part of the Francis Family team from St George’s, opted to take part this year with an electric bike for the first time.

“I go full throttle over the hills,” she said. “It’s a day of community, of family. It’s a great turnout, people are happy and excited. Lots of love.”

Jevon Dickinson said: “So far, so good. I’ve been looking forward to the pain, especially because I haven’t walked a long distance in months.

“I do it every year, every single year, just for the atmosphere — it’s so vibrant, everybody has a sense of togetherness. I love it.”

Andrew Rossiter was encouraged to take part by his son, Conrad, 10.

Mr Rossiter, who previously completed the Middle-to-End lap on foot and came away with a few blisters, was glad to be biking it this year.

“He’s an avid biker,” Mr Rossiter said of his son, who had pushed for the full End-to-End, but settled for going from home at Spittal Pond to the finish in Dockyard.

Mr Rossiter added: “We’ve met some cycling friends along the way and now we’re here to make more.”

Pedro Medeiros, of the Paradise Construction team, had a similar story; his daughter, Nadia, insisted on it.

“She said, let’s go, Daddy,” Mr Medeiros said. “She’s into sport, into football and she convinced me to come out to ride with her. It was on her bucket list.

“We came out from St George’s and we’re doing the full thing. It’s a perfect day for it.”

They had pulled over to the roadside at the stop manned by the X-Roads Warriors Football Club, where volunteers livened the water station with music, horns and a bubble machine.

Taqwa Lee, the group’s youth community secretary, said: “This is one of my favourite events of the year. X-Roads gives a lot to charity, but this is our favourite.

“There’s so much energy. It’s always a beautiful day that touches togetherness, being healthy and being together.”

Attiya Saltus, the youth programme co-ordinator, said the group had turned out to join the End-to-End for nearly ten years now.

Ms Saltus added: “We love doing community events. We’re out riding, walking, doing the water stop and just encouraging people. We want our kids to be well rounded.

“I want to give a huge shout-out to Lindo’s for helping us out with all these numbers of people starting out from St George’s this year.

“Yes, it’s fun but it’s also raising money for good causes that our own players may benefit from someday. It’s been great.”

Attendees today had a wealth of choices — the full 24.1-mile End-to-End route, the 14-mile Middle-to-End or the three-mile Fun Walk — with cyclists getting the opportunity to travel the island twice in one day.

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