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.

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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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Nick, buy a spare tire. There are hedgehogs on the roads.

Donation by Zdenek Dvorak on 22/06/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Catriona would be so proud. Have fun.

Donation by Guy, Mina, Akira and Haruki Douglas on 22/06/10

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

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We'll be with you in spirit. May the wind be behind you! Best of Luck Team Cat!!!

Donation by Minaben, Anilbhai, & Ajeshbhai on 21/06/10

£101.00

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Best of luck to you and the team Fiona.

Donation by James Atkinson on 21/06/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Happy pedalling to Ash, Jules and the rest of the team. I'll be thinking of you x

Donation by Louise Clowes on 21/06/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Good luck team Cat! Will be thinking of you. Sandra & Milos

Donation by Sandra Novakov on 21/06/10

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

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With thanks and very best wishes to everyone in Team Cat. Wonderful effort.

Donation by Cynthia Barlow on 18/06/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Fantastic effort Johnny and the team.

Donation by John Bulbeck on 18/06/10

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Good luck Ash. This is a wonderful tribute to a gorgeous person. x

Donation by Melanie Robinson on 18/06/10

£30.00

+ £8.46 Gift Aid

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Go for it...., thinking of you & team Cat. See you soon. Marlow

Donation by Marlow Truman on 18/06/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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I'm a university friend of Catriona's mum. Very sincere sympathy to all concerned & best wishes for your "mountainous" endeavour. Clare Seabridge.

Donation by Clare Seabridge on 18/06/10

£100.00

+ £28.21 Gift Aid

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Good luck on the ride.

Donation by Simon Wilson on 18/06/10

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

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Good luck Oli and to the rest of the team!

Donation by Jonathan Conn on 18/06/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Good luck to everyone, will be thinking of you all

Donation by Lucie Holloway on 17/06/10

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

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You are all amazing.......good luck Team Cat.

Donation by Sara Dowling on 17/06/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Mark, have a great ride. Enjoy the views. Cheers Rob.

Donation by robert liddell on 17/06/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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I don't know you guys, but wishing you lots of luck xx

Donation by Raphaelle Gourves on 17/06/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Andrew Williams on 17/06/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Anish! We wish you all the best.

Donation by Nana, Nani,Bijal & Jaynesh on 17/06/10

£101.00

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Good luck Anishbhai, wishing you a safe trip and all the best.

Donation by Pritesh & Deepa Patel on 17/06/10

£50.00

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Good luck, well done with raising so much, so far for such a great but sad to be needed cause.

Donation by Rebecca Tenniswood on 16/06/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Good luck team Cat......wishing you all a safe trip...

Donation by ian geddes on 16/06/10

£100.00

+ £28.21 Gift Aid

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Wishing you good luck and God speed.Its a great thing you are doing

Donation by Anthony Armson on 16/06/10

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

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Ride safe - no accidents allowed!

Donation by Kathryn Uhde on 16/06/10

£30.00

+ £8.46 Gift Aid

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Good luck.

Donation by Prem Mohan Raj on 16/06/10

£30.00

+ £8.46 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£7,915.50
  • Offline donations£100.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£8,015.50
  • Gift Aid£1,925.70

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