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My story

 

16,000 Miles, 4 Continents and about a million punctures

Around the end of July 2006 I’ll leave for what will be the most demanding challenge of my life.

Why am I doing this?


A cycling accident in the summer of 2004 landed me in hospital for a month with serious internal injuries. During that time I promised myself to do something that was a real achievement and cycling round the world seemed to fit the bill. As well as a challenge, it would also be a great opportunity to help other people and give something back.


The decision to do the ride for charity was obvious and the choice of charity was no contest. A group of sisters very close to me lost their mother to cancer. The three of them have been a great example to me of coping with adversity and their praise for the excellent work of the nurses from Macmillan Cancer Relief left me with only one choice.


Where am I going?


My route will take me through Europe, Asia, Oceania and North America.

I expect to be cycling for around 18 months, averaging 50 miles a day. That’s the equivalent of travelling from London to Newcastle every week. As well as a weekly day’s break, I'm also allowing some time for unexpected problems and seasonal issues. Being alone in the Australian outback at 50 degrees isn‘t practical, let alone appealing!


It won’t be easy, but then again it’s not meant to be.  I’m lucky enough to know that when I return, the suffering will be over, but for the Macmillan nurses and the patients they help, every day is the challenge of a lifetime.  Each and every day 739 people in the UK are told they have cancer. More than one million people in the UK today have had a cancer diagnosis, and more than one in three will be diagnosed at some time in their life.  Macmillan offers specialist healthcare, as well as practical, emotional and financial support from the moment someone suspects they have cancer.


Thank you for visiting my fundraising page. Macmillan Cancer Relief have been so helpful and supportive to me and any money raised will make a real difference - £20 helps two hundred people to understand cancer, its treatment, and the help available.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Macmillan Cancer Relief 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.

So please sponsor me now!

Many thanks for your support.

May the wind gods look favourably upon you Donation by Jean-Marc Elliott 07/12/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Still no maps - but I guess you know where you are going! Donation by Alan Dearden 07/12/06  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Craig and hope you meet the cycling and fundraising target! Donation by Caroline 07/12/06  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Nice one Crankie Donation by Ladle 14/11/06  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

inspiring Donation by ChampMan King 27/10/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Only realised I hadn't donated, better late than never Donation by finneys13 21/10/06  

£20.00

Lost Mum to bowel cancer this year, and the Macmillan Nurses were nothing short of amazing - KUTGW ! Donation by jep 16/10/06  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

well it isn't 100£ but it's close enough, now will you send emails? :@ Donation by Macguyver 20/09/06  

£82.00

Kutgw, mate. Donation by Razor Eddie 11/09/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck on your journey mate! Donation by David M 10/09/06  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Another OTF donation! What you're doing is awesome. I'm full of respect and admiration for you dude. Donation by BigPhil 09/09/06  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

keep your spirits up and take care of yourself! Donation by ensign_greco 08/09/06  

£150.00

Happy miles Craig-A friend of your Dad Donation by ProManTech 07/09/06  

£53.00

Our Hero!! Keep clockin up those miles babey! Donation by Nicolette Clark 04/09/06  

£160.00 + £45.13 Gift Aid

Great effort Craig, Keep the maps coming! Donation by Alan Dearden 04/09/06  

£300.00 + £84.62 Gift Aid

Hi Craig, being a biker myself it seems wrong to be paying for the priveledge of not riding! Bravo. Donation by James Harrison 31/08/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Donation by bagpuss 29/08/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Craig, have a safe and enjoyable trip! Donation by Chris Dearden 24/08/06  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

OTF Lurker, totaly in awe of your efforts. Good luck Donation by Bigmarsh 13/08/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Craig - Inspiring stuff...good luck. Donation by Rich Sharp 04/08/06  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck. Hope everything goes as planned. It is a fantastic cause. Donation by Andrew Snowdon 01/08/06  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Can't believe I'm giving money to something thats robbing otf of crankypoos for so long. good luck! Donation by Zayd 31/07/06  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Even that 1st leg email was inspiring. What you're doing is amazing... best of luck, Rach. Donation by Rachel Harrison 28/07/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

good luck Donation by cone 26/07/06  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck from all the guys at www.TeamBAD.tk - And most of us complain at doing 30km! Donation by TeamBAD 26/07/06  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Nice work Craig. I'll hopefully donate more soon Donation by Goddard 23/07/06  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Legendary! I'm proud to be a part of this. Donation by The Amazing Dale Watkins 17/07/06  

£10.00

All the best buddy, you're a legend. Donation by Mark Webster 16/07/06  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

All the best. Donation by SirZ 14/07/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck it's a great thing you're doing, should be an amazing experience. Donation by GeorgeMcD 14/07/06  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
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