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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.

Respect Donation by Rustyman 11/07/06  

£20.00

For someone at Des' Phoenix Nights club Donation by Des' mate 06/07/06  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Goed geluk Craig, watch out for those drop bears down under! Pop in for thee in Holland! Donation by Saskia & the Remedy 06/07/06  

£35.00

awesome effort, and a fantastic cause. all the best for the trip. its an awesome thing your doing!!! Donation by steve23 (Cycling Plus) 02/07/06  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck - you're doing a great thing. Donation by thefinalbroadcast 01/07/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I know it's not a lot but I guess every bit helps. Donation by Matt Cavanagh 01/07/06  

£2.00

good luck chief, hope you have s comfy saddle!! Donation by whitty 30/06/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Money raised from pie and peas evening. Donation by Rooster Pub 30/06/06  

£103.00

Sorry can't be there for your last night. All the best. Donation by Grinner and Peter 30/06/06  

£25.00

Good luck TheCranker Donation by Tim Easton 30/06/06  

£10.00

Hi Craig,Herewith proceeds from BBQ.Gate receipts37x£5 =£185+£90sweep+£13drinks+£62from us.Good luck Donation by Andrew Russell 29/06/06  

£350.00

Hope your swiping in at each point! Best of luck. Donation by Tim Allen (Balfour Beatty) 28/06/06  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck mate. Donation by Ackter 28/06/06  

£20.00

Good luck dude. Donation by James 26/06/06  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Donation by Lathund 25/06/06  

£20.00

All the best, Cranker. Donation by McD 24/06/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck to ye, this is such an awesome thing to be doing. Donation by Kain 24/06/06  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck mate all the best Donation by JamieDay 24/06/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Craig, it'll be a trip of a lifetime. Donation by Oz 23/06/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

We'll be thinking of you when you're cycling through Viet cong minefields :thup: Donation by Argel 23/06/06  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck fella, awesome thing you're doing. Donation by Juni 22/06/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

All the best, and good luck Donation by Bouncerboy13 22/06/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of luck mate, i'll be thinking of you while on my bike. Donation by Aslan 22/06/06  

£14.00

Good Luck, Craig. Safe journey. Donation by Big_Geordie 22/06/06  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Craig Donation by Khalid 22/06/06  

£100.00

I still think it's a poofy way to travel, but mon teh Fozzie. \o/ Donation by Bert Preast 22/06/06  

£50.00

Good Luck, a good choice of charity Donation by hallsi2001 22/06/06  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Craig, and I hope we can arrange to meet up somewhere along the way. Donation by Fat Bhoy Tim 22/06/06  

£20.00

Best of luck Craig - YNWA Donation by Mauriceg 22/06/06  

£20.00

Good Luck Donation by Tony Robertson 22/06/06  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
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