My story

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I am cycling from London to Paris with a few friends in September (Alison, Andrea, Dawn and Karen). It will be 300 miles over 4 days. None of us have ever cycled this sort of distance so it's a real challenge for us!  It's almost definitely a mid life crisis of some kind...

We have come a long way since we started our training - we appreciate just how hilly the Chilterns are and some of us even know how to mend a puncture now!  Our preparations have been going well although with the rain we have probably spent more time on static bikes than we should have (Karen more than any of us since she broke her finger!). As we approach the end of the training we are aiming to cycle an average of 100-120 miles per week.  I fear that once we have done the ride I may never want to see my bike again - thank heavens for padded shorts!!!

I am raising money for a charity very close to my heart.  Living Paintings is a small UK charity which provides an amazing service to blind and visually impaired people.  It has a library of books and other works containing raised images and audio tracks which bring books to life for its members.  In order to continue to provide this service it needs funding.  Anything you can donate will make a massive difference to them - so please, please donate!

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My updates 3

Thank you so much to everyone who sponsored me - we made it! What a wonderful challenge...

01/10/12 20:05

So all the training has been done now (or at least as much as I could do). I am looking forward to getting going now (tomorrow!!). Thank you so much to everyone who has sponsored me!

04/09/12 08:21

Wow - everyone's been so generous! I have updated my target......incredible! Thank you all so much.

30/07/12 10:52

My charity

Living Paintings

Living Paintings

Charity Registration No. 1049103

Living Paintings provides a free postal library service of tactile & audio described books for blind and partially sighted children and adults. Every pound raised for this charity helps to keep it free service to all those that will benefit.

Donations 42

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Well done! I am so pleased you all completed it AND had fun!

Donation by Emma McKenny on 17/09/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Well done Felicity. Great achievement for a wonderful charity. Absolute superstar!!!! L ots of love The Michaels xxxxxx

Donation by victoria michaels on 13/09/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Well done on your mammoth ride !!

Donation by Lee-Anne Plumb on 10/09/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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You are an amazing example to us all. I'm hoping to cycle it to the top of our road by Christmas!! Well done! x

Donation by Giles and Annie Taylor on 10/09/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Hope you're not too saddle sore.....presume you have the full Wiggo sideburns now! love the Reynolds

Donation by Charlotte Reynolds on 10/09/12

£20.00

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Good Luck , you've worked hard to get there know you can do it :) L x

Donation by Nanny La La : ) on 05/09/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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WOW Felicity, I'm sore just thinking about it! Good luck tomorrow and Mark, make sure the champagne is chilled! Love The Thirkettles x

Donation by TheThirkettles on 04/09/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck. With love from the Lawrences

Donation by Christine Harvey on 04/09/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Given the way I feel after our relative "walk in the park" on Saturday, I have huge respect for you all. Very good luck and love from all the D-S's.

Donation by simon denison-smith on 03/09/12

£50.00

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Aren't you cycling back as well?! Have a safe, speedy and puncture-free journey. With love from the Peters xx

Donation by Nick and Jo Peters on 28/08/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Bon courage and we hope you enjoy it! Love from all the Dunsters X

Donation by Annie Dunster on 28/08/12

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

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Very best of luck Felicity. A most impressive challenge. Keep in mind the pleasures of Paris that await...

Donation by Siobhan Moriarty on 27/08/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Felicity, hope the ride goes really well and you don't get too many punctures!! Karen xx

Donation by Karen Scarles on 27/08/12

£15.00

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Plenty of padded shorts required! Good luck. The Bischoffs

Donation by Ann Bischoff on 23/08/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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I can feel my bottom hurting just thinking about the amount of time in the saddle! Fantastic. Go for it! Jacqueline and Florie

Donation by Jacqueline Moir on 19/08/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Best of luck!

Donation by Yvonne Larkin on 14/08/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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Go Girl Power! All the best love the Bartons

Donation by Jaquline Barton on 14/08/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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I'm expecting to see you on the Tour de France next year....Good luck, you are of course utterly bonkers! Have fun, The Wilsonsxx

Donation by Helen Wilson on 12/08/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Colin Storm on 10/08/12

£50.00

Donation by Derek Coulson on 09/08/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck Felicity Wiggins. With love from All The Sharkeys

Donation by Belinda Sharkey on 06/08/12

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

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Best of luck Felicity! You are such a great ambassador for Living Paintings xx

Donation by Jennifer Scott on 31/07/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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Allez Flelicity et al. Shake bum every 15 mins and you'll be fine. All best. Richard Write your personalised message here

Donation by Richard Lane on 31/07/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Felicity, good on you! Allez Moffo?!? Great cause of course!

Donation by Stuart Fletcher on 30/07/12

£200.00

+ £50.00 Gift Aid

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Really best of luck - braver than i but for a great cause

Donation by Alex Wilson on 30/07/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£1,976.00
  • Offline donations£410.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£2,386.00
  • Gift Aid£425.25

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