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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.

Good luck fella Donation by Carlo Boi 21/06/06  

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Best of luck with the cycle quest dude. Donation by Brian of Nazareth 21/06/06  

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This is a great thing you're doing Craig, only too happy to support it. Good luck and have fun too! Donation by jerleat 21/06/06  

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Best of luck with this. Impressive stuff and a good cause. Donation by Utter Utter Loser (Ned) 21/06/06  

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Good luck mate Donation by Cockney Cobbler 21/06/06  

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All the best mate, hope everything goes to plan Donation by steveohill 21/06/06  

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Haw! Good luck... Donation by SI 21/06/06  

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Good luck dude - look forward to seeing how you get along :) Donation by Bartman 21/06/06  

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I'll play the skint student card at this point ;-) I hope you do manage to reach these shores too! Donation by K-uglen 20/06/06  

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Nae danger Donation by Graeme Kelly 20/06/06  

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Good luck, what you're doing is a great thing. Donation by Rob B 20/06/06  

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Good Luck with it all mate. Make sure you keep in touch. Donation by Gregg Carter 20/06/06  

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Good luck dude Donation by Scott H 20/06/06  

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I truly admire your efforts and know that you are making your family proud!!!!!!! Donation by Ken Weissman 20/06/06  

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All the best dude. Keep us up-to-date with your adventures! Donation by Retro 06/06/06  

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All the best mate. Am sure this will be one hell of an experience. Keep us updated! Donation by Ben 06/06/06  

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good luck, hopefully see you in nz Donation by Pete 06/06/06  

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Hi Fos, R250 south african as promised!!! Donation by Guy SA 31/05/06  

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Good luck Craig, doing a fantastic thing. Inspiration to us all :thup: Donation by Matt Raybould 31/05/06  

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Donation by alan barlow 24/05/06  

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Nice pecks!!!! ;-) Donation by Kate 24/05/06  

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Donation by Paul Barker 23/05/06  

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Good luck dude. Be Safe Be Seen; Clunk-Click Every Trip; Think Once, Think Twice, Think Bike, etc. Donation by Moo 13/04/06  

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Hi Fos, great work mate. I will let everyone in S.A. know about the site. Donation by Guy SA 04/04/06  

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I don't know ya but i recon you're a real bloke. Have fun look me up when you're in Carnarvon Oz Donation by Michael Torossi 31/03/06  

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Good luck Craig, look forward to seeing you when you get to Oz! Donation by Lisa Cranfield 26/03/06  

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16,000 miles - that's some saddle sore!! Donation by Jorji 20/03/06  

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