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Dear All

 

Visit  http://cycletocapetown.weebly.com/ for more.

 

As many of you know for some crazy reason I'm off to Cape Town on my push bike...

 

The plan is to cycle from Northamptonshire to Cape Town across the Europe to Greece hitching across the Mediterranean and down the East Coast of Africa.  I'm setting off on my tod so if you happen to be in the Sudan around Christmas do look me up...!

 

This really will be an incredible challenge and one that I have had in the back of my mind for years.  I'm not promising to pedal the whole way - or even get to Cape Town at all (a short stint in a Mauritanian jail and an impounded Toyota Hilux halted my 2006 trip).  There are parts of my route that are just not feasible to cycle but I should be good for cracking on 15,000 + km.

 

Having decided to go on this incredibly selfish journey I need to claim a good reason for going on it good reasons don't come much better than this is one - http://www.hazelsfootprints.org/

 

I know its a tough time at the moment but  I'm or rather http://www.archiveattic.co.uk/ (quick plug  - please recommend it to your friends) are picking up the tab for all the costs so the money you give will be going to much more worthwhile causes than my bar tab so please dig deep. 

I leave the second week of September so if I don't see you beforehand take care and thanks for the donation.

 

George

 

 

All the best Mattsy and remember what doesn't kill you makes you stronger! Donation by Will Youngman 31/10/09  

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George, your a legend, keep going. Donation by Rob Rose 30/10/09  

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Great to hear you're doing so well. Look forward to reading future posts on your blog and catching up whenever you get back. Donation by Tom Blenkin 30/10/09  

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Donation by Rebecca Jones 30/10/09  

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extremely impressive fella...keep peddling! Donation by Richard Pender 25/10/09  

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This beats cycling through those railway tunnels to Market Harborough for ice cream. Just. Look after yourself please! Love Anna x Donation by Anna Metcalfe 20/10/09  

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Hey Porgey, so much luck to you lots of love xxx Donation by Lissie Matts 28/09/09  

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Donation by john matts 24/09/09  

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Hope you're not too saddle sore already! Best of luck for your tripx Donation by Olivia Pember 23/09/09  

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We once cycled fifty miles on Islay by accident. It was horrible. The very best of luck to you. Donation by Ian & Felicity 11/09/09  

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well, done old boy, I'll be praying for you.. x Donation by mini K-L 11/09/09  

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Go for it George - you're mad but I'm sure you'll be a roaring success - we will be watching your progress , love from Doug and myself!! xxx Donation by Triv & Doug 08/09/09  

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We're full of admiration - have a great trip! Donation by Bob & Thalia Pike 05/09/09  

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Don't forget the padded cycling shorts kiddo.... Pedal hard and have fun, we'll be thinking of you xxxx Donation by Alexandra Matts 04/09/09  

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Best of luck George, very impressed! I'd say come by Rwanda but it's a little hilly here... may catch you in Kenya though - best of luck!! Donation by Patrick Timmis 02/09/09  

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good luck!!! Donation by Iona Knight 01/09/09  

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Donation by Edward Marsh 01/09/09  

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Best of luck mate, we managed Jebel Toubkal!! x Donation by Will Hicks 01/09/09  

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Go for it George - all those carbuncles on your bum will be worth it! Keep an eye out for good fishing and shooting opportunities Donation by Peter Nixon 31/08/09  

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Every good wish for an extraordinary trip. We'll miss you. Donation by Margot Baillie 31/08/09  

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Great effort mate, this is something I have always dreamed of doing so big respect to you for giving it a go. I hope you are well. Donation by Daniel Williams 30/08/09  

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GOOD LUCK George! x Donation by Fleur Westaway 30/08/09  

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Good luck George! Stay safe and take lots of photos! Look forward to seeing you next weekend! xxx Donation by Gem and George 28/08/09  

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Good Luck George! Hope the body holds up and you have an amazing time! TT Donation by TT 28/08/09  

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Your extended family in the States wishes you good luck! Donation by (Uncle) Jim Carey 28/08/09  

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That is one hell of a bike ride. Good luck with that. You should get some great photos from the trip. Donation by John Widdowson 21/08/09  

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I shall compile an email of places to drop in on. Best of luck and I look forward to the celebrations when you return! Donation by Peter Scott Aiton 21/08/09  

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