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Well this crazy idea started late one Saturday night. I happened to mention to Pammy (my friend of 30 years and my cycling companion on this trip) that I fancied an adventure. I was thinking more of a holiday in Italy, mountains, sun, pool. Some how (and I can't remember how), she mentioned doing the Coast to Coast cycle ride. I laughed.

Pammy by the way, has her own business called Backbone (www.pammyjohal.com) - she takes groups on hikes up mountains and cycle trips all over the world. I on the other hand, love the sofa; I do go to the gym, but have only ever cycled from Ilkley to Otley - a total of 12 miles.  Anyway the next morning I thought........WHY NOT!!!!!

So under the guidance of Backbone, (who are donating their time to this trip) we are cycling from Ravenglass in Cumbria to Tynemouth. A total of 174 miles.

Here is a link showing the profile of the route.http://www.cycle-routes.org/HADRIANSCYCLEWAY/general/profiles.htm

Now you can see the challenge that lies ahead of me!!!

So I thought.......to put the pain, endurance and no doubt the euphoria, that I will experience at the end of this trip to good use, I am doing it for charity and this is where you become involved......

The charity I have chosen is 'Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide'.(SOBS). The reason for this is because many of us will either know someone or know of someone who is in this situation. To know more about what they do, follow this link to their website,

http://www.uk-sobs.org.uk/

They are a self-help organisation.  Many of their volunteers have themselves been bereaved by suicide.

Their aim to provide a safe, confidential environment in which bereaved people can share their experiences and feelings, so giving and gaining support from each other. They also strive to improve public awareness and maintain contacts with many other statutory and voluntary organisations.

Suicide recognises no age,  gender, social, ethnic or cultural boundaries. Their groups are open to any individual or family.

So please consider a donation.

Thank you,

Mairead

 

Well done, impressed. Donation by Winnie 23/10/09  

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Impressed. Donation by Mark Page 30/09/09  

£43.75 + £12.34 Gift Aid

You're a madwoman but congratulations! Donation by Catherine Longstaff 30/09/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

RESPECT! Donation by Liz Davies 25/09/09  

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Well done Mairead! Can't wait to hear all about it x Donation by KAREN ENGLAND 24/09/09  

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Donation by Maureen Bird 21/09/09  

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Well Mairead I hope you finished alive. I hope the gel saddle worked and your tail end is not too sore. Congratulations Donation by Dympna Donnelly 20/09/09  

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Good Luck with the challenge Donation by Michael O'Connor 20/09/09  

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Donation by Peter Farrell 19/09/09  

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Little tip - Don't forget to unhook your bike from the pole, it might go faster!! Good Luck. Jen and John XX Donation by Jen Galley 16/09/09  

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Good Luck Mairead - its a fantastic effort your making - never one to do things by halves! There'll be a cushion awaiting your return. Alison xx Donation by Alison Croft 16/09/09  

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What a trooper and what a great way to raise funds! Hope you're not saddle sore by the end. Love Fiona and Neil x Donation by Fiona and Neil 16/09/09  

Wishing you the best of luck Donation by Aunt Stella 15/09/09  

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I am shocked but really impressed with your latest scheme. Best of luck on your nightmare journey - rather you than me.Well done xx Catherine Donation by Catherine & Jarlath O'Donnell 14/09/09  

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Best of luck. Love Attracta & Sean Donation by Sean Sheridan 14/09/09  

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You are a star! Donation by Jane & Howard 14/09/09  

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Donation by Donal O'Donnell 10/09/09  

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Good luck Mairead. Can't wait for the photos of you falling off!! Donation by Anne-Marie Wilson 07/09/09  

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A fabulous plan about to end with an outstanding achievment. Dig deep Fatty, we're inspired as well as surprised!) Donation by lynn, Neil, Jack & Drew 06/09/09  

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It must have been a heavy night when you agreed to do this. Good luck - Thank goodness I'm in Ireland Donation by Anne Maire Hogg 04/09/09  

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what a kind thing to do Mairead as always very giving, good luck! Donation by Sherry 04/09/09  

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Go for it Mairead - the honour of the 6 counties is down to you - no pressure!! Good Luck - Barry. Donation by Barry Armstrong 04/09/09  

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Mairead u NEVER cease to amaze me in your vast array of talents! We could also have a Scullion at each end to cheer you on..now there’s an incentive! Donation by Fionnuala Scullion 04/09/09  

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Good luck Mairead. It'll be a great achievment when you've had so little time to prepare! Donation by Kate Holdsworth 04/09/09  

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It's 20 years since we last met Missus and you're still mad but great with it. I thought coast-to-coast meant North>South! :) Great Cause! Joe Donation by Joe Lennon 03/09/09  

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Donation by Anonymous 03/09/09  

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