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Lyndon's page
Event: Maggie's Centres - Pedal for Scotland 2010 on 12/09/2010
£311.00 raised of £500.00 target
23 donations
My Target:
£500.00
£311.00 raised so far
How to make a donation
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My story
I have been persuaded by two of my sons to join them on the Pedal for Scotland charity bike ride from Glasgow to Edinburgh (51 miles) this Sunday. We are raising money for Maggie's Centres.
A Maggie's centre is a place where anyone affected by cancer can turn to for help. People can go there if they've been recently diagnosed or have been living with cancer for decades. The unique centres create calm and uplifting spaces where anyone affected by any type of cancer can go for help. The centres are also open to friends or family members supporting those with cancer. With one in three people facing a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime, the role Maggie’s plays in the community has never been greater. See www.maggiescentres.org for further information.
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We made it!
We had to queue for about 45 minutes before leaving Glasgow Green at 10.00. I've never seen so many bikes in one place. The weather could not have been better: sunny but not too hot, dry, with a gentle breeze behind us. The main problem was dodging the other 9,000 riders. It would be an understatement to say they were of mixed abilities and the slow ones had a tendency to wander all over the road, requiring some rapid stops. There were 50-60 bikes at each set of traffic lights out of Glasgow, usually mixed in with some cars and lorries, so it was a bit hectic. Much better on the sections of closed and quiet roads.
My 'team-mates' helped by setting the pace, at least I think that's what they were doing when they disappeared over the horizon. I did catch up with them from time to time and we met at each of the 4 feeding stations along the way, but they were not making any allowances for my advancing years or tiring legs.
The worst bit was just on the outskirts of Edinburgh; a deceptively gentle but long incline. Lots of people were walking by this stage I was determined to carry on riding and just about managed it. The last 4 miles on flat paths were OK but I was very pleased to see the finishing line and the welcoming crowd.
We arrived at 3.30, so 5.5 hours from start to finish, about so about 4.5 hours on the road. I am now the proud owner of a finisher's medal and a strange collection of free samples in a rucksack.
Today (Monday) I am not feeling as sore and achy as I expected. My knees are a bit wobbly though. Hopefully that will improve.
Many thanks to everyone who has donated so generously. It is a very good cause and the whole event should have raised a lot for the wide range of charities represented. Maybe I'll do it again next year. On the other hand.................
My gallery 1
My charity
Maggie's Centres
Charity Registration No. SC024414
People with cancer need places like these. Located in the grounds of major NHS cancer hospitals, Maggie's Centres are places that can give the extra emotional, practical and social support that people with cancer need. Please visit www.maggiescentres.org for more information.
Donations 23
Hi Lyndon. Hope it all went well. Thought retirement was about taking it easy...
Donation by Fiona MACLEAN on 05/10/10
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
Well done Lyndon, sounds as though it went really well,Jane
Donation by jane Malcolm on 24/09/10
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
HI Lyndon Hope the cycle went well - and you are not too saddle sore!!
Donation by Rose Marie Parr on 20/09/10
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
WELL DONE. (as always!)
Donation by Cath OBrien on 20/09/10
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Good luck, I am sure you will do it, no problem
Donation by carol evans on 15/09/10
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Hope there are no hills between Glasgow and Edinburgh. Good luck Lyndon. Katie, Liz and Janet in CEO's office
Donation by Janet Bishop on 14/09/10
£6.00
+ £1.69 Gift Aid
Well done, Lyndon! What's next then?
Donation by Frank Owens on 14/09/10
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
Good luck Lyndon! :)
Donation by Charlotte McClintock on 13/09/10
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
I'm impressed Lyndon, hope the side effects are minimal. Best wishes
Donation by Howard McNulty on 13/09/10
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Well done!
Donation by Elaine Preece on 13/09/10
£5.00
+ £1.41 Gift Aid
That's quite a finale for your last week at work - well done you.
Donation by Aileen Bryson on 13/09/10
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Rather you than me! Keep your bottle.
Donation by Stephen Hudson on 11/09/10
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
Power to your elbows ... and the rest
Donation by Scott Bryson on 10/09/10
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Good on you Lyndon - safe journey! Kath Meikle
Donation by Kath Meikle on 09/09/10
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
Looks like getting up next Monday might present as much challenge as getting up last Monday, but possibly for a different reason!
Donation by John Cromarty on 09/09/10
£25.00
+ £7.05 Gift Aid
Good luck Lyndon
Donation by Lynsey Cleland on 09/09/10
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
linden the last 50 miles will be the killer, good luck
Donation by GRAEME MILLAR on 09/09/10
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
Let's hope Lambeth don't cotton on to this as the expected mode of transport for Board members!
Donation by sandra melville on 08/09/10
Make sure the boys buy you a pint when you get to Glasgow!
Donation by Norman Lannigan on 08/09/10
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Not retiring for a rest then
Donation by Alistair Jack on 08/09/10
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Good luck Lyndon. Don't break your arm :-)
Donation by Paul Gimson on 08/09/10
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Go for it Lyndon!
Donation by Elaine Mulingani on 08/09/10
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
GOOD LUCK LYNDON !
Donation by Natalie Lowe on 08/09/10
£5.00
+ £1.41 Gift Aid
Donation summary
- * Online donations£311.00
- Offline donations£0.00
- Text donations£0.00
- Total raised£311.00
- Gift Aid£87.72
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