Manning up didn't help me: suicide survivor riding to raise awareness of men's mental health 

Nick Frendo is encouraging men to open up and talk more

Browsing photos of Nick Frendo waltzing his bike up and over the Dolomites of northern Italy, you'd never know the two wheels he's now using to raise money and awareness for men's mental health almost served as a means with which to end his life.

Pointing the finger at “man up” culture, the two-time suicide survivor is on a campaign to encourage others to open up and be honest about their emotions.

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Michelle Arthurs-Brennan

Michelle Arthurs-Brennan the Editor of Cycling Weekly website. An NCTJ qualified traditional journalist by trade, Michelle began her career working for local newspapers. She's worked within the cycling industry since 2012, and joined the Cycling Weekly team in 2017, having previously been Editor at Total Women's Cycling. Prior to welcoming her daughter in 2022, Michelle raced on the road, track, and in time trials, and still rides as much as she can - albeit a fair proportion indoors, for now.