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Raised so far: £3,090.00
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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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Better late than never. I'll leave out the obvious comments about the weight!! Donation by Shaun Adams on 11/04/10

 
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
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Well done, Mike. The fat Greek guy I know and love is now the "fit" Greek guy. Good on you, mate! Donation by David Horne on 16/03/10

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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25 of my hard earned is on its way - well done mate Donation by PETER BROOKS on 08/03/10

 
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
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This hits the target....I should have waited until it was closer. You're still fat !! Donation by Sofronios Arnaouti on 04/03/10

 
£65.00 + £18.33 Gift Aid
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Arnaoutiiiiii! Just found out that you are on this marvellous endeavour with Mark Nicholas of Kenilworth RFC. Well done mate...enjoy a few in Fishguard Donation by Glyn Owen on 02/03/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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Go for it fella.....! Donation by vasco gomes on 02/03/10

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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Donation by Steve Scott on 01/03/10

 
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
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Good luck Mike. Not sure we're if more impressed by the cycle ride or the picture of a Greek shipping magnate.!!! Well done, Ged and Nicki Murphy Donation by nichola murphy on 28/02/10

 
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
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We Arnaouti Girls will obviously miss you, but we'll console ourselves with many Duvet Days, Telly and Caipirinhas. xxxx Donation by Christina Arnaouti on 27/02/10

 
£50.00
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Better not slipstream Lawrence...he might get the wrong idea! Pack your wellies! Donation by Edmund Young on 26/02/10

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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Ride on ... Its true you ride the finest horse Ive ever seen. Wishing you the very best of luck Donation by Lorcan on 26/02/10

 
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
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Good luck on the M4. Donation by Ann Gibbons on 25/02/10

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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Good luck Mike, well done you for raising money for such a good cause. Donation by John and Sal Pepperrell on 25/02/10

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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Go Mike hope you get to the game in time. Donation by Tony Dowsett on 23/02/10

 
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Good Luck, Mike Donation by Jocelyn Cranmer on 23/02/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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Good luck Mike, remember to keep the Vaseline handy! Donation by David and CarysWhitehouse on 22/02/10

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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Play Up Pompey (well for as long as we can anyway) Donation by Richard Jones on 22/02/10

 
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
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Donation by Michael Snow on 22/02/10

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 21/02/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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Good Luck Mr Pants! Donation by Gary Mahon on 21/02/10

 
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
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Mike, some people go to huge lengths to get a few days away from the wife - but this is ridiculous. Good Luck! Donation by Phill Robinson on 21/02/10

 
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
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At your age you should know better !! Good luck, Mike ! Donation by Peter Willis on 18/02/10

 
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
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Certainly more man than mouse! Great effort Mike. Try and remain sober for the duration. Fat chance! Donation by Frisey on 17/02/10

 
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
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Good luck Mike - hope you have a soft saddle! Donation by Trevor Boulding on 16/02/10

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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Mike - All the very best for your endeavours in such a worthy cause. Donation by The Galvin Family on 14/02/10

 
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
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