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On Sunday 27 April 2008 we completed our cycle challenge!
1656 km in 8 days!  Our route was: Bray Dunes (France/Belgium border) - Caen - St Nazaire - Perpignan - Cap Cerbere (France/Spain border).
Thank you for your donations and support!
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Following the success of last year's John 'O Groats to Land's End charity cycle, we've decided this year to do a similar cycle challenge - in France!

This year our cycle challenge will be a joint 131 Independent Commando Squadron Royal Engineers (V) and 299 Parachute Squadron Royal Engineers (V) fund-raising event.  We will be cycling the length of France: from the most northerly coastal point to the most southerly point on the Mediterranean coast.

Our route across France will be approximately 1400km and will take us via two sites of Airborne & Commando interest: Pegasus Bridge and St Nazaire.  Our cycle ride will be unsupported and we anticipate (hope!) that it will take 10 days.

For this, our second cycle challenge, we are raising money for Help for Heroes, a charity that supports service men and women injured during current operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.  For more information, please visit their website: www.helpforheroes.org.uk

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor us: Help for Heroes will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

Thank you for your support!

Chris & Donald


On behalf of,
131 Independent Commando Squadron Royal Engineers (V)
299 Parachute Squadron Royal Engineers (V)


Thank you to the following organisations for their support,
www.299Association.com
www.abmp.freeserve.co.uk
www.airbornesappersscotland.co.uk
www.combinedops.com
www.jamesgdorrian.com
www.rfca.org.uk

Thank you to the following companies for their support,
www.metsec.com
www.rhyalengineering.com


Visit our Blog: http://airbornecommandoengineer2008.blog.co.uk/

It's worth £50 just for the quality of the blog ?! Well done chaps, top effort. Here's another donation from my double marathons. Donation by Pip 29/04/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Seems like it was too easy for you. Try rowing it next time...that would make Alp d'Huez interesting Donation by Shimano's for fishing Campag's for bikes 28/04/08  

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Great achievement, congratulations ! Donation by Jason Taylor 28/04/08  

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Well done, you've set a standard for Catherine to beat! Donation by Helen Candlin 28/04/08  

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Excellent effort again. Am very proud of your acheivements so far and hopefully the next challenge will be completing the Bathroom!! Donation by long suffering partner of Chris 28/04/08  

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Well done. do you need vaseline rubbing on Donation by Tracey Soulsby 28/04/08  

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Only 1400km? Wimps. Donation by Paul Dennis 24/04/08  

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Best of luck to you both !! Donation by Richard and Sally Willerton 24/04/08  

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Going well so far, keep it up. Donation by ste 23/04/08  

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All the very best gents "AIRBORNE". Donation by Mitch 23/04/08  

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GLF Donation by Clive and Margaret 22/04/08  

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This donation was made by the members of the Airborne and Commando Royal Engineer Officer's Association. Donation by ACREOA Dinner 22/04/08  

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Best wishes & enjoy the cycling Donation by Ian McGill 21/04/08  

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Bonne chance, soyez "airborne". Donation by Tim Robertson 21/04/08  

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If we donate double will you stay away for twice as long? Donation by Beth Wilcock 19/04/08  

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Best of luck for trip, although I'm led to believe the train service in France is quite efficient and may be a quicker journey! Donation by Carlos 19/04/08  

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oh go on ... another tenner to take you to £5K :-) Donation by The Munkeys 19/04/08  

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. . or unless it’ll give you butt cheek sores . . or unless you don’t feel like it that day.' - good on yer boys, we're thinking of you xx Donation by The Munkeys 19/04/08  

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Unless I misinterpreted, Jesus did not say 'To whom much is given, of him much will be required unless it frightens you ... Donation by The Munkeys 19/04/08  

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Make time for back-slapping, high-fives (don't leave Clews hanging) and man-hugs. Good luck! Donation by Tim Peel 18/04/08  

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Good luck with it chief! Donation by Steve Clews 18/04/08  

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Lets hope there are no checkpoints to punch Chris. Bonne chance Donation by Chris A 18/04/08  

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Hi from your celebrity friend, Hope all "tres bon" or as the french would say "break a jambe". Donation by Bill Oddie 18/04/08  

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Go for it Chris, we know that you can do it, Best wishes Audrey and Peter Donation by Audrey and Peter Hoyes 17/04/08  

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Pah! I reckon real men would do it in 6 days...still, enjoy and best of luck! Donation by Pete Bragg 17/04/08  

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Go for it boys, Carl Heath, Sportwize, Hull YOT Donation by Carl Heath 17/04/08  

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Dont forget your tubs of multi-purpose petroleum jelly boys. AIRBORNE! Donation by Olly Toogood 17/04/08  

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Good luck, hope it goes well Donation by Mike Halliday 17/04/08  

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Good luck guys rather you than me!!! Donation by Julie 17/04/08  

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As a proper challange, do this on your bmx. Donation by Toon technician 17/04/08  

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