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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/

Best of luck with the charity cycle ride. Donation by John & Cami Kane 05/04/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Did this trip, with daughter, to celebrate my 50th.10 days with rest day. Your target now 8 days. Advice? Take spare ball bearings (for you, not bike) Donation by Niall Ramsden 04/04/08  

£100.00

Another sponsered holiday (good luck) Donation by Bill Draper 04/04/08  

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Good luck. How are you getting back? Donation by Peter Finch 04/04/08  

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send a collection hat to MPs, keep it under £250 and no receipt required... nnnnnice!. Donation by fran 04/04/08  

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Blame Andrew Clarke for giving my money away to a good cause Donation by Phil Webb 03/04/08  

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Glad to see you're putting your early training with 503 to good use!!! Donation by Tony Kershaw 03/04/08  

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Well done lads. Great effort! Donation by sanjeev pandya 03/04/08  

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Good luck chaps Donation by Hass Baig 03/04/08  

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Best of luck, chaps! Donation by Simon Martin 03/04/08  

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Can I recommend a nice wide padded saddle? Donation by Courageous Kate 03/04/08  

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Best of luck chaps Donation by Russell Phillips 03/04/08  

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Hi Donald, when you too old like us - we have a little job for you. Brush up on your Oil stealing Donation by Keith James MBE JP 03/04/08  

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All the best. Good on ya! Donation by Rob and Rosie 03/04/08  

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Good Luck guys Donation by Cath 03/04/08  

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Shall be with you in spirit all the way-keep pedalling!! Donation by Auntie J 03/04/08  

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Not a bad challenge-for roadies! Donation by Paul Gallimore 02/04/08  

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good luck & rub the cream in well Donation by michael gadd 02/04/08  

£50.00

For Phil P's double marathon effort - good luck and enjoy! Donation by Phil Bland 31/03/08  

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keep off the veno! Donation by frosty 29/03/08  

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After 10days of staring at each other's bums, at least you can look forward to tucking in to a tasty growler... Donation by Mark & Sarah 28/03/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

I've got a hairy mole! Donation by Maisy Stott 28/03/08  

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I think you should drive..... Donation by Grace Stott 28/03/08  

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I suppose we'd better sponsor you this time....Good luck! Donation by Neil and Jo 28/03/08  

£14.00 + £3.95 Gift Aid

Dont forget your little black dresses Donation by kaiser 27/03/08  

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Please, no more of those awful jokes. Donation by Eb Mukhtar 26/03/08  

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Don't forget your padding...... Donation by KT Thomas 26/03/08  

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......and don't forget to watch brokeback mountain before you both go!! Donation by big sis and the welsh one 26/03/08  

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Brother Christopher (and part time model) the marvellous . Good luck to the both of you and don't fo Donation by Big sis 26/03/08  

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Uncle Christopher the marvellous. "Marvellous" = splendid, causing great wonder !! Donation by Issac beynon 26/03/08  

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