My story

Catriona and I were so looking forward to racing in the Etape du Tour last year.  The photo on this page was taken as we prepared for the race - on a training weekend  in the French Alps near Chamonix.  I think it really shows Catriona in her element.

Just before the event on June 29th, Cat was suddenly and tragically taken away from us as she cycled into work.  Cat was an amazing wife, daughter, sister, friend and colleague to so many.  We are all utterly devastated by our loss.

As a tribute to Cat's amazing life and in her honour, 10 family and friends will ride the 2010 Etape on 18th July.  This year's route is in the Pyrenees and is epic - 181km long and 4000m of vertical climbing.  There are 3 huge mountain to get over - Col de Marie-Blanque (1035m), Col du Soulor (1474m) and a mountain top finish of the famous Col du Tourmalet (2115m).  We ride this stage of the Tour de France a few days before the professionals role through and we must complete it before the broom wagon sweeps us up.  If you want to see what faces us - please use the link below:

http://www.letapedutour.com/2010/ETDT/presentation/us/parcours.htm

In doing this event, we are raising money for RoadPeace.  Although most people will never hear of this charity, they do wonderful work.  RoadPeace is the national charity for road crash victims. They provide practical and emotional support to victims and those bereaved through road crashes.  They also campaign for justice for victims and road danger reduction policies that champion the needs of vulnerable road users.  Please visit their website:

http://www.roadpeace.org

I hope you will support us in our efforts and give whatever you can.  It will motivate us all as we are 'in the red' working our way up those climbs!!!  Also, if you are a UK taxpayer, please select the option for GiftAid as this increases the amount we raise at no extra cost to you.

Wish us luck!

Many thanks - Team Cat.

My charity

RoadPeace

RoadPeace

Charity Registration No. 1087192

RoadPeace is the national charity for road crash victims. We provide practical and emotional support to victims through a helpline, befriender network, and information guides on the legal procedures that follow a crash. RoadPeace also campaigns for justice for victims and road danger reduction policies that champion the needs of vulnerable road users. RoadPeace won the Guardian Charity Award winners in 2008. Help us make the world a safer and fairer place.

Donations 284

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Good Luck Ian. Proud of you

Donation by Kathleen Glancy on 25/06/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Good luck!!

Donation by Jo Price on 25/06/10

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

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Good luck Ian. Will be a great achievement.

Donation by Ralph Connolly on 25/06/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Best wishes Ian, famiuly and friends.

Donation by Russell Corlett on 25/06/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Ian - take good care of yourself and hope all goes well on your trip.

Donation by Gill Sinclair on 25/06/10

£10.00

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Good luck Ian, will be thinking about you xx

Donation by Diane Miller on 25/06/10

£10.00

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Good Luck Ian - hope it all goes well on the day - Diana

Donation by Diana McWilliam on 25/06/10

£10.00

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Good luck at staying off the fizzy French lager the night before!!!!

Donation by Graham and Sarah on 25/06/10

£10.00

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The best of luck. My thoughts will be with you Ian and the rest of the crew. Hope you're prepared for the saddle sore!!

Donation by Lisa Turner on 25/06/10

£10.00

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Good Luck Ian and the rest of the Team!!

Donation by Gail Lappin on 25/06/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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All the best Ian & the rest of your team - wish we could come to cheer you on!! Kx

Donation by Kerry O'Connor on 25/06/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Good luck to you and your team Ian....

Donation by Sarah MacDiarmid on 25/06/10

£10.00

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This'll be a doddle for an endurance athlete supremo like you, Ian. Best of luck!!

Donation by Kevin Duffy on 25/06/10

£10.00

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Good Luck Ian - will be thinking of you Helen

Donation by Helen McKay on 25/06/10

£10.00

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Hope the mountains are not too hard on you all. Good luck Ian

Donation by Jacqueline Campbell on 25/06/10

£10.00

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Hi Ian, Good luck this is a big challenge for a man with a big heart, see you when you get back

Donation by Alexis Ballantyne on 25/06/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Anish. Every success with your bike ride for this very worthy cause.

Donation by Nalu Bhagwat from Spain on 24/06/10

£20.00

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Good Luck Anish and Best Wishes for the future.

Donation by Janet and John Bausor on 24/06/10

£7.50

+ £2.12 Gift Aid

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Good luck Jonathan - I hope it's a comfortable saddle!!

Donation by Breda Adams on 24/06/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Hi, I heard about your cause through a friend. I'm a cyclist and I feel the tragic loss of a fellow cyclists life. I'm glad I could contribute.

Donation by Gary Herelle on 24/06/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Have a fantastic ride! Best wishes from Canada!

Donation by Lisa Jensen on 23/06/10

£25.00

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All the best from New York. Catriona is missed.

Donation by Mary Chung on 23/06/10

£10.00

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Good luck everyone. Let's hope the sweeper truck doesn't catch up with anyone.

Donation by Graham Crosthwaite on 23/06/10

£30.00

+ £8.46 Gift Aid

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Good luck.

Donation by Mark Newman on 23/06/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Donation by Angela Bassam on 22/06/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations$12,069.53
  • Offline donations$152.48
  • Text donations$0.00
  • Total raised$12,222.01
  • Gift Aid$2,936.31

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