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Supporters of Hospitality Action with a taste for adventure are being called on to take part in a cycle ride from London to Paris this summer.  The charity hopes that the challenge of a lifetime will raise £20,000 for those in needs.

The route (300 miles approx) is considered to be one of the best cycling routes in Europe and goes through the heart of Tour de France country.

Two leading chefs have already signed up to take part. Michelin starred chef Alan Murchison of BBC 2’s The Great British Menu and Hayden Groves, Elior’s executive chef at Lloyds of London are both keen cyclists and eager to ‘ride’ to the challenge.

Alan says: “Cycling this number of miles in three days requires months of training, dedication and commitment. To do this event for such a worthy cause as Hospitality Action will make all the hard work and effort worthwhile.” 

Hayden adds: “To ride 300 miles between two of the greatest cities in Europe is quite a challenge. However, to complete it in three days for such a worthy cause will be both a sporting achievement and a privilege. Our motto is 3 days, 2 wheels, 1 reason.”

Hear about my training progress on Twitter @Hayden1974

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Hospitality Action

Hospitality Action

Charity Registration No. 1101083

Hospitality Action is the hospitality industry benevolent organisation, helping past & present workers of all ages who are in crisis, such as the bereaved, the ill & the disabled. HA offers financial aid & information, and also supports a youth guidance scheme educating on alcohol and drugs misuse.

Donations 39

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Donation by Sarah Winterton on 15/02/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good Luck & Best Wishes!

Donation by SeftonHornWinch on 14/02/12

£50.00

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Pedal Hard

Donation by Lance Forman on 12/02/12

£25.00

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Good Luck on the Ride! I will be dropping into One Under Lyme for Scotch Eggs next week. So hope to catch up before your move! All the best!

Donation by Simon Curtis on 11/02/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Hayden, like many, I have friends who have had help from Hospitality Action I also love to see a man in Lycra! Supporting you in your task, I am.

Donation by Jonathan Doughty on 11/02/12

£250.00

+ £62.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck on the ride chef! Rather you than me! But all for a worthy cause!!

Donation by Anonymous on 10/02/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Strength and Honor! What we do in life echoes in eternity.! Good luck Chef

Donation by Andrew biggs on 10/02/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good Luck H- Let's be all we can be...!

Donation by Mark Crowe on 10/02/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Peter Levene on 10/02/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Haydon - i would offer to join you but it might take a couple of weeks!

Donation by Mack Allan on 09/02/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Superb effort Hayden, will you be cycling back to London as well? All the best, Noel

Donation by Noel Mahony on 08/02/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Well done Hayden - what about a tandem with Trevor? Cheers

Donation by Steve Loughton on 08/02/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Inspiring stuff, FGS. Oh and mind you don't get saddle sore! x

Donation by Anonymous on 08/02/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck darling!

Donation by Tracie somerset on 07/02/12

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£1,320.00
  • Offline donations£500.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£1,820.00
  • Gift Aid£236.25

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