Raised: 43%
Target: £5,000.00
Raised so far: £2,135.00
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My story

 

Thank you & welcome to the fundraising page for '2Wheels to Venice', my solo, unsupported ride from Calais to Venice in late August and early September 2009.

22 days of riding will take me from Calais through north-east France towards Champagne and Alsace before the delights of southern Germany and the Black Forest. Heading east into Austria towards Salzburg I'll then turn south and start to climb the Alps, travelling through the Tyrol and past/through/over the Dolomites before a final descent into Venice, 1,048 miles, lots of brake pads and many calories later. I'll need to cover at least 60 miles a day.

I am riding to raise money for the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. Sea Shepherd was established in 1977 with the mission of ending the destruction of habitat and the slaughter of wildlife in the world's oceans in order to conserve and protect ecosytems and species. Sea Shepherd uses innovative direct-action tactics to investigate, document and take action where necessary to expose and confront illegal activities on the high seas. Their work has saved the lives of hundreds of thousands of whales, dolphins, sharks, seals and turtles across the world.

Here is my webpage for the trip: http://sites.google.com/site/2wheelstovenice/

Margaret Mead said 'Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed it is the only thing that ever has."

www.seashepherd.org

Please check it out this great short film on YouTube -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?gl=GB&hl=en-GB&v=iRMvmStq1Rk

I hope also that my ride will help to promote cycling as the superior mode of transport; great adventure lies in the journey as much if not more than the destination itself.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Sea Shepherd UK gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

Your support is hugely appreciated!   

Well done buddy - awesome trip. Donation by Noel Webb 15/11/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Simon Leckie 05/11/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Giving the great whales a voice at last - go Sea Shepherd Donation by Jan, Uli, Karen and Kirsten 20/10/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Well done, Dan. Donation by John Hewitson 14/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Jim Bass 13/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Great stuff Dan - brilliant!! From Bill, Steve, Peter, Sheila, Caroline, Sam, Sarah, Chris & Julian Donation by The OP Team 29/09/09  

£55.00 + £15.51 Gift Aid

A brilliant adventure Dan; an amazing charity. Donation by Mark and Helen G 27/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

getting there....... Donation by anna milne 27/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Glad you made it Dan, well done. (come on people let's push it to the big 2K!!!) Donation by Michael Dolling 26/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done Dan! Donation by Laura 23/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done Dan!! Donation by Nicola Francis 22/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Awesome challenge! Hope you had a fab trip. Rhi xx Donation by Rhianon Lloyd 20/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done, Dan! Donation by Kit Hawkins 13/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Keep on pedaling Donation by David Bone 05/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I cant believe it took me so long.... hope all continues to go well x x x Donation by Charlotte Dixon 03/09/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

'Keep right on to the end of the road!' All best wishes. Donation by Sheila Milne 28/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Sounds a bit of a challenge, good luck! Donation by Chris Winnett 22/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

'From Russia with love'. Ride well! Donation by Guy, Nika, Phil, Sophie and Max 21/08/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Go go go Dan, we will be thinking of you, willing you on, but take it steady you don't want to burn out! Donation by Emma Coombs & Timm Sharples 21/08/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Have a great time Dan. Donation by Richard 20/08/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

hey Dan, good luck! Donation by Rosie Kelly 20/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

The very best of luck Dan Donation by Darren Schaffer 20/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Will be following the website for any updates! Have an amazing time and stay safe :-) x Donation by Ami Wilson 20/08/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Great challenge Dan. Good luck! Donation by Alastair McMillan 20/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Hey, have a blast and make sure you take loads of pictures! Donation by Megs 20/08/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

ditto to what Matt said. Hope the cream works. Good luck and watch out for those italian drivers!! Donation by John from the "mop up" team 20/08/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Dan, you are a brave man Good luck mate !! Donation by George Marjane 19/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

"Gentlemen this school is about combat; there are no points for second place" Donation by Tom Kazanski 15/08/09  

£35.00 + £9.87 Gift Aid

Best of luck Dan Donation by Barney 15/08/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

dig in Dan! Donation by Stutz 14/08/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
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