My story

As many of you will know on Friday 10th February 2012 one of my closest friends Lanfranco Gaglione passed away. The last time I spoke to Lan, we sat for hours planning a charity cycle ride to Denmark that we were due to embark on together this year.

After everything that has happened myself and the others (Costas Athinodorou, Michael Jardin, Neal Shah, Obi Khan, Robert Hall, Busgy & Paul Soppit) that Lan mapped the route for, decided that rather than let all his effort go to waste, we would take up the challenge that he left for us and complete all 550 miles in the timescale he had set.

In true Lan fashion he had helped me consider every aspect of the cycle, to the very last detail (as you can see from the map http://tiny.cc/z3Ce2b)

The whole journey will take us 6 days, however we have decided that the more people that we can get involved the better.

So we would love to invite everyone to cycle the first part of “Lans Plan” from Tottenham to Harwich. It would be great to see lots of Lans friends and family out doing something he loved and supporting a great cause (CALM) in the process. Once we all reach Harwich it is a simple train ride back to London Liverpool Street Station for most while we will set off on the boat to mainland Europe to continue the route.

Please remember that most can do it, as long as you have a bike. This is not a race, it is just about fun and no one will be left behind. We will stop for lunch along the way to catch our breath and reminisce and it should be a great day for everyone.

If you would like to join us drop me a message through the event (http://www.facebook.com/events/142944849161634/) or personally just so we have a rough idea of who would like to come. We are going to meet just outside Downhills Park in Tottenham at 8am on Saturday 2nd of June (more details to follow). It would be fantastic if as many people as possible showed up to really get behind the CALM cause.

The Campaign Against Living Miserably offers young men information when they are down or in crisis and it is a charity that we can all really relate to having had Lan in our lives and losing him so tragically. Please spread the word, invite people you know and donate what you can at the link below…

See you in the saddle

Luis (& the Biking Barons)

My updates 2

Last training session yesterday, lesson for the day....bring sun cream and avoid hitting cars!!!!

27/05/12 19:35

So far so good with training..... well apart from the rain that never ends!

14/05/12 18:19

My charity

Campaign Against Living Miserably

Campaign Against Living Miserably

Charity Registration No. 1110621

CALM, the campaign against living miserably offers men information when they’re down or in crisis at www.thecalmzone.net. We exist because suicide the biggest killer of young men in the UK. CALM is a registered charity no No 1110621.

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Good Luck & Best Wishes Cos!!!

Donation by Sarah Stapeley on 31/05/12

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Good luck son.

Donation by Nell and Jimmy Maloney on 31/05/12

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Good luck Rob. As us cox's say...'strong in the legs!' Best of luck guys!

Donation by Carmelia on 31/05/12

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Good luck Cos. I'll have a throne made from frozen peas ready for you bruised behind!

Donation by Peggy on 30/05/12

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Best of luck everyone, Bugsy make sure you keep those little legs pumping...

Donation by Jim Dixon on 30/05/12

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Good luck Obi and the rest of the team!

Donation by Carly on 30/05/12

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I'm proud of you boys. Sorry I can't make it for the start of the race. Cos, Luis, I want to hear that you two absolutely smashed it! Good luck lads

Donation by Tommy Maguire on 30/05/12

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good luck Cos!

Donation by Daniel Orfeur on 30/05/12

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Good Luck Costa :) x

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Go dude and Good Luck Much Love

Donation by Graham Hunt on 30/05/12

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Good luck Costa, dont fall off the bike.

Donation by Alex Goldstone on 30/05/12

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All the best mate,

Donation by Stuart Smith on 30/05/12

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Hi Rob, Best of luck - I'm sure you'll rock it. xx

Donation by Kate O'Carroll on 30/05/12

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Keep the dream alive all the way, good luck with the trip and a safe journey. Rob you rock giggity!!

Donation by Carla & Paulo on 29/05/12

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Dunno what to say you guys are amazing good luck to you all

Donation by Martin Miles on 29/05/12

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Good luck Luis and the lads. This is an amazing effort and I hope you lot stay safe throughout.

Donation by Michael Russell on 29/05/12

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Best of luck Luis, Costas and the boys! An amazing achievement, safe travels!

Donation by David Kirkwood on 29/05/12

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Good Luck Obi and gang!

Donation by Michelle Daly on 29/05/12

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Good Luck Obi - we are proud of you! Jane and Diana

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Good Luck Cos.

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Good Luck & look after Obi!

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Good luck

Donation by Gerald Dawson on 29/05/12

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Good Luck Hall and team !!

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Good Luck Guys!

Donation by Hazel on 28/05/12

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Best of luck lads!

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  • Offline donations$54.67
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  • Total raised$6,017.15
  • Gift Aid$1,221.05

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