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Hello to all my sponsors,

I wanted to let everyone know that I manged to complete Stage 4 of the DGSC last Thursday, 4 March all in one piece, though I'm not sure if my backside would agree with me on that one!

The five day and nearly 500k ride was a challenge, but really good fun. I also met some great people along the way and we had some fantastic weather, not one drop of rain from Twickenham to Fishguard - who would have bet on that? I also had the privilege of being awarded the prized Yellow Jersey to wear on the last day from Carmathan to Fishguard - I don't think this was because I was the overall race leader, more likley because I was the biggest chicken going down the hills!

Whilst the mountains of Wales (and a heavy night on the town in Cardiff) took their toll on me, I felt really strong at the end. So much so that I convinced myself to continue the ride for another week and a further 500k through the final Stage 5 - across to Ireland, up to Dublin and then back across into Scotland where the ride finishes today at Murrayfield.  Thank goodness I realised in the nick of time that I had forgotten my passport, and of course that it was my wife's 50th birthday this week as well!

The fact is I think I'm now pretty hooked on my cycling and am busy looking for my next big challenge, so watch this space and keep your wallets at the ready!

Talking of money, the main reason for updating my page is to say a Massive Thank You to all of you who have supported me with your kind words of encouragement and generous sponsorship. With your help, I've raised £3,025.00 so far for the Sport Relief and Dallagilio Trust charities (to be spit 50/50), and if I add on the Gift Aid tax break to your donations the total is almost £4,000. Knowing that this money will be used for two such worthy causes makes winter training and effort that much more rewarding.

Best wishes to all of you - and get on your bikes and ride, you'll love it!

Mike



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Maybe you can auction your shorts at the end ... Donation by John, Mandy Bungey on 24/01/10

 
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Great stuff you thinster! Send us a photo of you and your lycra.... Donation by Nikki Mercer on 24/01/10

 
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Go Arnoots - no 4 cheese pizzas until afterwards! Donation by Andy Ford on 23/01/10

 
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Great stuff Arnoots. Good luck Donation by Woolly on 22/01/10

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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great effort mike, best of luck Donation by peter smith on 21/01/10

 
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
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MMM NOT SURE ABOUT THE SWEATY BOTTOM BUT WELL DONE YOU Donation by SUE DE CESARE on 21/01/10

 
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good on ya Arnoots, but i agree with Mr Malinson, no bike short photos please!! Donation by Mark Pinkney on 20/01/10

 
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
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When Norman Tebbitt said the unemployed should get on their bikes..... Good luck Noots. Donation by Jonathan Kemp on 20/01/10

 
£75.00 + £21.15 Gift Aid
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The Rock on wheels - good for you chum Donation by Robin Hutchinson on 20/01/10

 
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
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Nice on Mike - I knew those pre-breakfast laps of the M25 would come in handy Donation by Sean Adams on 19/01/10

 
£100.00
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Best of luck Mike - don't forget the chamois cream! Donation by Alex Sanderson on 19/01/10

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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“Pain is temporary. Quitting lasts forever.” (Lance Armstrong) x Donation by Chris jones on 19/01/10

 
£250.00 + £70.51 Gift Aid
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I hope you've got a comfy saddle !!! Donation by karen Johnson on 19/01/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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Bloody marvellous effort Mike - don't fall off ! Donation by Lucy Kaulback on 19/01/10

 
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Get it over with and and get some fat neck down you Donation by Peter Baillie on 19/01/10

 
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Good luck, I trust it goes well. Donation by David Tilston on 19/01/10

 
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Can't wait to inspect those buttocks! Lorna x Donation by Lorna Baillie on 19/01/10

 
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IOW will be a breeze after this Mike. Where exactly have you lost those 12Kilos from...your shopping basket? Good luck and keep up the training. Donation by Martin Blenkinsop on 19/01/10

 
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good luck Mike!! Donation by Catherine Anderson on 19/01/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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Best of luck Mike - great use of time! Donation by Ian Morey on 19/01/10

 
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Good luck Mike great cause and your keeping fit, I can hardly imagine you on one of those skinny bike saddles for a full 5 days!! Donation by Stuart Whitwell on 19/01/10

 
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Well done Arnoots - hope the weather improves on the days you are cycling the challenge! Donation by Fordy on 19/01/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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Good luck Mike, Its amazing how far you can cycle on a 70's Raleigh Chopper! Donation by Andy Humphries on 19/01/10

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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On ya bike Mike - way to go! Donation by Michael Arnaouti on 16/01/10

 
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