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My story

 

As I am sure some of you know, I have taken up cycling again, mainly to keep fit and hopefully lose some weight!!!

It all started with a gentle Sunday morning ride, maybe cycling 10 or so miles on nice gentle terrain. A couple of friends decided to join me for these gentle jaunts. On one of these rides we bumped into a few cyclists who were training for a Norwood ride, and they suggested we join them AN HOUR EARLIER than normal at the Village hotel. The thing that swung it for us was the promise of a nice cup of coffee before we started.

Anyway off we went for a gentle 30mile ride - and that was it - my pal Simon Fox was hooked, and then one of them suggested we join them on the India bike ride in aid of Norwood, I laughed - worryingly Simon didn’t! And that’s when the nagging started and Simon insisted we set out on this endeavor. I tried to explain that a 30 mile bike ride through the mean streets of Radlett, St Albans and Potters Bar hardly compares with cycling for 5 days solid in the intense heat for over 50 miles a day surviving on decidedly dodgy food, the huge chance of dodgy stomachs and less than luxurious accommodation! But sadly if anyone knows Simon, they know he doesn’t take no for an answer - so the next thing I Know, is I am in! Then  I told him about how difficult fundraising will be in these financially challenging times, he assured me that in view of how important Norwood is as a charity, and the incredible generosity of my friends would overcome these difficulties, and I should just concentrate on the training as it will be a tough week. Norwood do great work for the less fortunate members of our community, and as I have not done any fund raising for several years, I feel that I can ask you all to help.

So in view of all this I sincerely hope you will all help me raise as much as I possibly can, as much as I know it will be a great week, I am not getting any younger or lighter so it will be a truly challenging adventure.

PLEASE GIVE GENEROUSLY!

Thanks in advance.

Dave

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Well done Dave! (Sorry we are so late donating!) Donation by Ashley and Sasha 06/11/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Better late than never! Good luck! Donation by Leah Waters 30/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Claire Bloom 29/10/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck Shrek Donation by RobLaz 28/10/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Told you I'd do it - but dont expect a phone call !! Donation by melvyn segal 27/10/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

with your 'wind power' we're sure you will do brilliantly and be up there with the best of them. Lots of luck and have a great time x Donation by Jeni and Steve 26/10/09  

Donation by Deborah Berwald 26/10/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck Dave! Donation by Noe Glasman and Co 26/10/09  

£50.00

Donation by Anthony Dixon 26/10/09  

£244.00

Donation by James Egerton 22/10/09  

Wishing you the best of luck, hope you come back in one piece! Donation by Steven Morris 19/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good Luck Dave! Donation by MARTIN GAMMON 18/10/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by clifford baker 17/10/09  

£75.00

Good luck Dave- dont envy you sounds like hard work with little alcohol- not exactly my thing!! Donation by jane cowie 08/10/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Good Luck Shaf x Donation by paula huller 08/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck out there. Donation by David Warren 07/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck cycle safe & hope you wont get a Deli Beli!!!! Lots of Love & Kisses x x x x x x x x x x Donation by Last Touch & Her better half 06/10/09  

£150.10 + £42.34 Gift Aid

Dave. Im very worried about all that weight you carry on that poor bike, seriously we wish you the very best of luck. lots of love Susan & Ashley x Donation by Susan Crowe 05/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

...well done mate, make sure you've got enough air in those tyres!! x Donation by Rico..only on the weekend!! 05/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

The team at Messagemail and Lilywhites all across London wish you every success! Donation by Messagemail 05/10/09  

£50.00

Good luck Donation by Ruth & David 05/10/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Donation by stuart flury 05/10/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

best luck and dont chaf the shaf too much biker boy.. Donation by mike Berg 02/10/09  

£200.00

Good luck, next time you come into West Hampstead I expect you to leave the motor at home and cycle in. Donation by Raymond Jacobs 02/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Best of Luck in India....stay away from the curry and enjoy! Donation by MICHAEL BIBRING 02/10/09  

£150.00 + £42.31 Gift Aid

Good luck and have a great time...... Donation by Angela and Jeff Glazin 01/10/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Best of luck! Donation by nir zamek 01/10/09  

£150.00

Just checking - have you remembered to order the reinforced bike? Good luck, have fun. Love Helen & Max Donation by Helen Furman 30/09/09  

Best of luck Dave!!! Donation by Jon & Gemma 30/09/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good Luck watch out for deli belly Donation by Pugwash 30/09/09  

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