My story

I will be joining 5 other amateur cyclists from the USA who are also raising funds for various charities.  After a warm up ride on the evening of Wednesday 13th July, we will ride portions of three actual Tour De France stages in the Pyrenees Mountains aprx 5 hours ahead of the actual race as follows:-

 

Thur 14th July 2011

Today is the first of the “big mountains” and the race will finish atop the HC climb of Luz Ardiden – last featured in the 2003 Tour de France.  The total ride distance is 75km with 1825m of elevation gain.

 

Fri 15th July 2011

Today's ride is 70km (1550m elevation gain) of the stage - including the col d'Aubisque - into Lourdes.

 

Sat 16th July 2011

The ride today will be 85km and will still feature 1450m elevation gain

 

In total, we will cover 150 miles of TDF course in the three days but more importantly, this will involve just over 3 miles of vertical ascent!

My charity

St Luke's (Cheshire) Hospice

St Luke's (Cheshire) Hospice

Charity Registration No. 515595

The hospice cares for people with life-threatening illnesses. It treats and support patients across a wide spectrum of experience. It cares for those who need St Luke's expertise in nursing and medical care and holistic approach to life. There is no charge for these services.

Donations 22

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Well done.

Donation by Karen & Mark on 29/07/11

£50.00

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Well done Chris. Like the bright shirts. From Barney, Colin and Michael at Crawford Hide.

Donation by Barney Crawford on 21/07/11

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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Hello Chris , And well done and i knew that you would do it , please accept our donation to the worthwhile charity as promised , From NWWH>

Donation by Eamonn Duffy on 19/07/11

£500.00

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Donation by Marion Kidd on 18/07/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Wishing you all the best, all those hours cycling on your bike will have been worth it.

Donation by Gail Gillan on 15/07/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Hope you're having fun and it's going well! Good luck for the rest of the week. Don't use this as an excuse not to be in Monday!!

Donation by Michele Cope on 15/07/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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All the best Chris, this is some undertaking!!

Donation by Kevin Connors on 12/07/11

£100.00

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Wishing you the best of luck !

Donation by Andrew Haygarth on 11/07/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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The very best wishes from all of us. Zivana Team Turkey & Switzerland & UK.

Donation by Priska Zivana on 11/07/11

£500.00

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Donation by JACK SLIER on 11/07/11

£100.00

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Hi Chris....... maybe next year you can kick off the lycra and ride a mountain bike in the alps!! Good luck

Donation by Delwyn Bale on 05/07/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Admire you doing it but seems like a lot of hard work. I'd rather stay in the office & eat crisps & chocolate!

Donation by Antony Wilshaw on 05/07/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Wishing you the very best of luck. Enjoy!!

Donation by Paula Maguire on 05/07/11

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Best Wishes Chris, from all at Sea Cargo

Donation by Will Gammell on 04/07/11

£300.00

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Good luck Chris. What a fantastic experience for a great cause. From all your friends at MSC

Donation by Daniel Everitt on 04/07/11

£250.00

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Good luck mate. I'm sure all the training will pay off. It will be a fantastic experiance and a for a great charity

Donation by Julian Perrett on 01/07/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Hope you enjoy the challenge

Donation by Tom Cooke on 28/06/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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You may not get the yellow jersey but there will be an orange one waiting for you soon after your return

Donation by Michael Buckley on 24/06/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good for you Chris ! It will be tough but you'll be glad you did it. Bill Ferries

Donation by Bill Ferries on 24/06/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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The very best of Luck Chris - from all at Hendrick Transport, Dublin.

Donation by Alan Hendrick on 23/06/11

£100.00

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Brave man!

Donation by Keith Withers on 23/06/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Go daddy!, go daddy!, go daddy!...go!. Good luck, we are all right behind you.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Donation by Rach, Lou boo, Osk and Wy Wy on 23/06/11

£50.00

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£2,245.00
  • Offline donations£0.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£2,245.00
  • Gift Aid£73.75

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