My story

Updated on Jun 12th 2010 at 5:19 PM using the JustGiving iPhone app

Over 230 miles now done, we've turned the corner and we're now coming back down the east coast

Updated on Jun 11th 2010 at 8:13 AM using the JustGiving iPhone app

Over 130 miles now completed, we're cycling accross the top of Scotland for the next two days

Updated on Jun 9th 2010 at 9:38 AM using the JustGiving iPhone app

Two days and 60miles down, 43 miles to do today!

Update - We've now completed the first days riding and we'd already achieved our initial target of £250 sponsorship, so we've raised it to £400!

As I've got steadily less and less fit over the last ten years, I decided I needed to set myself a big challenge and I roped my Dad in to.

We're going to cycle round the North coast of Scotland, from Gairloch  to Cape Wrath to John O Groats to Strathpeffer. Exact route will be posted shortly, but it will be a total of over 400 miles. And then we're going to finish by cycling up the Bealach na Ba, the second-greatest ascent of any road climb in the UK, rising from Applecross at sea level to 626 metres!

We start on the 7th June. Keep up to date with our progress on our blog.

But to make sure I actually do it, and don't chicken out at the last minute,  I thought I ought to make sure I benefit someone other than ourselves, I'm director of a Five of Hearts, a Birmingham fundraising group that raises funds for five amazing Birmingham-based charities to assist them improve the quality of life of over 400,000 local service users. I also do a lot of work Prospects a christian charity working accross the UK with adults with learning disabilities.

So if you want to give us a bit of extra impetus, why not sponsor us!

My charity

Prospects For People With Learning Disabilities

Prospects For People With Learning Disabilities

Charity Registration No. 1060571

Prospects is a Christian charity that works together with people with learning disabilities to ensure they can lead fulfilled lives. Prospects aims to touch every aspect of life to enable real choices and fulfilled potentials.

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Well done Ian and thank you for supporting a cause close to our hearts.

Donation by Pete and Christine Winmill on 30/06/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Hi Ian! Enjoying looking at the maps to see where you're at! Have a great time Lou x

Donation by Louisa Peet on 10/06/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Adds new meaning to the Irish blessing: May the road rise to meet you, May the wind be always at your back...

Donation by Ben Sterry on 08/06/10

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Hi Ian Hope the first day went well. Good Luck with the rest of the challenge.

Donation by Stuart Reynolds on 07/06/10

£15.00

+ £4.23 Gift Aid

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Donation by Tracy Pound on 07/06/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Hi Ian & Mike what a way to spend a holiday! Great location - hope all goes well. Paul

Donation by Paul Ashton on 04/06/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Fantastic cause. Good luck!

Donation by Rob Cobley on 04/06/10

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Have a great time - sure it will be a fantastic adventure!

Donation by Nicholas Howes on 03/06/10

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Hope you have a great time. Best of luck to you and your dad. Gill

Donation by Gill Bracey on 03/06/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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I'm out of breath sitting here thinking about it!! Good Luck!

Donation by Ric Richards on 01/06/10

£15.00

+ £4.23 Gift Aid

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Good luck from BHSF Ltd

Donation by Brian Hall on 01/06/10

£50.00

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Hope you enjoy it all and, especially, the Pass of Cattle!! Give a wave to Melon Udriggle!! Tony

Donation by Anthony Gelsthorpe on 01/06/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Hey Ian & Dad (yours not mine) Well done on taking the challenge. May the saddle be gentle to you.

Donation by Adrienne Lawler on 01/06/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Have a great trip and enjoy the scenery. Giles.

Donation by Giles Brindley on 01/06/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Hope all goes well. Keep your mouth closed on the down hill bits....those midges get everywhere.

Donation by John and Emma Lange on 01/06/10

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I would love to be able to join you on the ride but apart from a few things like my fitness, I would spend more time taking photographs than cycling.

Donation by Kevin Vaughan on 19/05/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£285.00
  • Offline donations£15.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£300.00
  • Gift Aid£66.28

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