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Hi everybody,

Thank you for visiting our fundraising page.

We aim to cycle 900+ miles from Lands End, the southern most tip of the UK to John O'Groats the most northerly point in 18 days from 9th to 26th August 09.

It is guaranteed to be 18days of challenges, saddle sore bums, sweat, tears and exhaustion but it will be an adventure of a life time! We are also hoping to raise money for the charity  'Motivation', a Bristol based charity that aims to enhance the quality of life of people with mobility disabilities. Motivation work with local people and charities in a variety of capacities. From setting up wheel chair businesses, providing prosthetic limbs, employing disabled people previously seen as unemployable and providing equipment for disabled sport. As dedicated athletes we feel passionately that wherever you live in the world, and what ever your physical ability you should have equal opportunities in life.

For more information on Motivation check out the web site: http://www.motivation.org.uk/

All donations are really appreciated and are going to a great cause.

Thank you

Suzie, Cat and Jo xx

ps please tick the gift aid box, you dont get charged extra, but we raise more money! also if you dont mind putting your surname so we know who you are and can say a massive thank you!

UPDATES! 21/5/09

So....training is going well, one punture and one stolen bike seat! Cat is biking home again 50-60miles which will be the minimum we will be doing each day, so a good test for her! We have just raised over £60 at the uni athletics ball which was a great result! We are all getting really excited now and thank you all for your support! x x

23/5/09 So i made it home last night, 3hrs 25mins, slight mechanical hiccup- chain falls off whilst half way up the steepest hill! with no path to go onto i had to go on the verge with cars zooming at 60mph past me! fun times!

 

9/7/09 SO i found my respect for the distance we are going to endure today as i was out cycling. Horrible day, wind and felt horrible in my self! But wow when i finished did i have respect for the distance we are going to be taking on!! i think that no matter how much training you do, it will still be a tough challenge!!Made me more determined to complete this adventure!!

 

16/7/09 Cat is now the qualified mechanic of the three of us!! Had her mechanics lesson today , learning how to fix punctures!! all went well!!sure it will be amusing when it happens for real on the road side!!

 

17/7/09 I was sent an article today by my friend (Jude!) about a guy doing the cycle across america, was looking at motivation and endurane and overcoming the `pain barrier`. At the end it mentioned that the real challenge is whether you let your brain be in control of you or you be in control of your brain, with the latter being the winning formula!! I will be bearing that in mind when times get tough!! Also reading Lance Armstrong 2nd book `every seocnd counts` has some very motivational words in which im storing in my mind ready for the long 18days!!

also 3weeks today an i will be down in Plymouth staying with my sis -thanks gem!! while jo and suze arrive the following day! wow its getting so close and alll very excitied!!with a few nerves mixed in aswell!! x x x

Better late than never Cat!! Glad it all went well. See you soon , love Maryxx Donation by Mary 14/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

The very best of luck to you, but be very careful - no accidents! Donation by Rosa Gascoyne 26/09/09  

£5.00

well done girls!! Donation by Jenny Dale 21/09/09  

£10.00

well done girls a great achievement Donation by jane lenton 21/09/09  

£5.00

well done girls Donation by sue king 21/09/09  

£10.00

Donated by customers at The Goat, many thanks! Donation by The Goat, Frognall 21/09/09  

£183.68

Well done girls!! great work;))! x Donation by Paris Williams 10/09/09  

£3.00

Well done girls, were proud of you! All the best xxx Donation by George and Jenny Callaway 04/09/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Well done girls! you did an awesome job and it looked like u had great fun! Proud of you! :) xxx Donation by Callers 04/09/09  

£5.00

welldone girls!!!!!xxx Donation by suzy dyrbus 03/09/09  

£10.00

well done!! Donation by alex snook 03/09/09  

£2.20

Donation by Dawn Maddick 03/09/09  

£57.00 + £16.08 Gift Aid

Donation by Jo's Nanna and Grandad 03/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Jo's Grandma 03/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Jo's Auntie Margaret & Uncle Geoff 03/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Thanks to: Danny & Liam Holiday, Lisa Kenney, Lindsay Havercroft, Kris Lecher and Graham Gagg Donation by KuHAC 03/09/09  

£14.00 + £3.95 Gift Aid

Donation by Andy Lyons 03/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done ladies!!! Donation by Janet Avery 01/09/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Congratulations girls on a fantastic achievement! I'm so proud of you all. Love Kate xxxx Donation by Kate Buchan 01/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

thank you to those on route, campsite owners, B&B hosts, Lesley Friel, Amanda, Aunty Linda. Donation by From everyone on route 31/08/09  

£55.00

Suzie , really pleased to be able to support you with this - glad the ride went went so well Donation by Chris Hoult 31/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done you three...back to the running I guess x Donation by Chris Richards 31/08/09  

£17.89

Well done Cathryn, a journey to remember. Donation by Grandad Foley 28/08/09  

£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

Donation by Sinead Martin 28/08/09  

£7.00 + £1.97 Gift Aid

Looking forward to hearing your stories from the trip!! good look with week 1 Suzie!!! x Donation by Ed Matthews 28/08/09  

well done, a very commendable effort Donation by Sean harkin 26/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Elizabeth Buckmaster 25/08/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck!! Donation by Joe Hoddy 19/08/09  

£2.50 + £0.71 Gift Aid

Hope all is going well with the epic journey! Donation by Claire Hallissey 16/08/09  

£5.00

Hi, hope all is going well! good luck for the last half and all those Scottish hills!! love Gemma and Simon x Donation by Gemma and Simon 16/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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