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My story

 

1000 miles.  10 days (or so).  2 old touring bikes.  2 Jameses.  1 very good cause.

Back in the long winter of 2008, after a game of squash and a couple of recuperative beers, James and I made the seemingly easy decision to do this challenge.  Now with the start date rapidly approaching, our bikes in bits, and our training plan obviously a work of fiction, we are increasingly worried but every bit as excited...If you'd like to follow our progress, please look at our blog, or even sign up to email updates at http://www.lejogjames.blogspot.com/

Nearly one in four pensioners are in poverty.  James and I agreed early on in our planning that we wanted to raise money for older people and during our research we came across the excellent work of Age Concern Bristol.  The mission of Age Concern Bristol is to improve the quality of life for older people. Their work involves schemes such as providing advice and information, housing support, befriending and community development (www.ageconcernbristol.org.uk).  James and I feel happy and privileged to be supporting them.  Please dig deep, your contribution could make a real difference. 

Cheers, James and James

 

Well done Donation by Dilys Hodsman 14/10/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Donation by Clem Stevens 28/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well Done! From Caroline's Luchon Buddies: Karin the cook and Sue the cyclist Donation by Sue and Karin 28/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

2000! Well done boys, and thanks for going slow Edinburgh to Blairgowie - or was that your usual pace? Donation by Mike Teall 23/08/09  

£38.00 + £10.72 Gift Aid

ditto! Donation by The Hartford book group 21/08/09  

£12.00 + £3.38 Gift Aid

Well done those chaps! Donation by Virginia and sisters 21/08/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Well done chaps. I pledge another tenner for each photo of you with a famous sign from the ends of our country. Donation by Stephen Telfer 19/08/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Well done Donation by Pam 19/08/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well done mate! Donation by Peter Acher 15/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

James, I hope it all went well..let me know how you got on when you are in the office next. Donation by Phil Brooks 13/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Congrats. Very impressed. Same again next year? Donation by Bip 12/08/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Congratulations, James - a fantastic achievement! Donation by Terry Wright 11/08/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

James (Stevens) don't ride a tandem this time. Donation by Carol and Granville Boardman 08/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well Done - cycle to the tarn next time! Donation by Maggie Sly 06/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done Donation by The Herbivore 06/08/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Fantastic achievment - congratulations ! Donation by Sarah Remington 06/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

A Great Effort - Well Done, Connie & John Donation by JOHN CURZON 06/08/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Congratulations! Donation by Celia and Neil 05/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Thanks for reminding us to hang in there for the things that matter in life. Donation by Lizzie Everard 05/08/09  

Love and admiration from Grannie Donation by Grannie 04/08/09  

To James Stevens: All the best of luck! Fran Donation by Francesca Achilli 03/08/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Hi James (and James). Great idea and impressive amount of fitness and dedication! Good luck! Laura Donation by Laura Sly 02/08/09  

£20.00

From Daisy and all the Jessop - Alis ! Donation by Daisy Ali 02/08/09  

£15.00

Have read all your updates. Keep it up lads, top work for a good cause. Donation by Paul Fitcher 01/08/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Happy cycling Jims. At least no-one is going to pinch you this time... Donation by Helen Stevens 31/07/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Great cause - hope trip is going well! Donation by Martin Upcraft 29/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Donation by Alex Hodsman 28/07/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Very Best Wishes to you both - great to be able to support you and your cause. Donation by Eileen Moncrieff 28/07/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Hi Jameses, Well done you Cobbers- from the Frenches Donation by Mary Stevens 28/07/09  

£30.00

Good work James! Very impressive! Donation by Maeve McClenaghan 27/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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