My story

Updated on Jul 24th 2011 at 12:22 AM from the JustGiving API

You can track my progress live by following the endomondo link on face book when I start cycling!

Updated on Jul 24th 2011 at 12:20 AM from the JustGiving API

Many thanks to everybody for your support, it's much appreciated and will help me when the going gets tough.

Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

I have just taken up cycling and jumped in at the deep end by entering this 100k ride around the Isle of Wight. I want to attempt something challenging and with only a handful of weeks to prepare this certainly fits the bill!

I want to raise money to support a fantastic charity that was a lifeline to us on our difficult journey to start a family. The charity supports thousands of couples who struggle to acheive the dream that so many people take for granted, providing information, support and a wonderful network of people who really understand how painful it can be. 

This 3 part, 100k sportive starts from the iconic New Forest National Park, then jumps onto the ferry taking you to the Isle of Wight to continue your cycling trip. The route sweeps south through the forest through picturesque villages with wild animals grazing at the roadside before arriving at Lymington. Board the ferry, cross the Solent and arrive on the Isle of Wight. The 2nd part of the sportive around the sensational Isle of Wight. The route will head clock wise around the island and is jammed packed with quiet roads and coastline vistas! In no time arrive back at Yarmouth and take the ferry back to the mainland. The final leg is a short ride back through the forest to the finish!

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My charity

Infertility Network UK

Infertility Network UK

Charity Registration No. 1099960

I N UK supports all experiencing infertility and through the More to Life network to those facing involuntary childlessness. Our 2013 Talking about Trying campaign aims to end the isolation and secrecy surrounding infertility so please support the charity and help get infertility out of the closet

Donations 25

Nigel well done and apologies the donation is so late

Donation by Kamlesh Ghelani on 07/09/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Well done Nigel Great effort for a great cause

Donation by Michael B on 03/08/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Well done Nigel. Tremendous effort for a very good cause. Hope the sore bits have recovered.

Donation by Derek on 31/07/11

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Well done!

Donation by Nicki and Keith on 25/07/11

£10.00

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This should get you to 200%! Good luck tomorrow, hope it goes well. Love from Mark, Lucy, K & A.

Donation by Mark Strain on 23/07/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Keep up your end and finish it now! I like the vaseline tip too! Good luck mate!

Donation by Amar Shah on 20/07/11

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Best of luck on the ride Nigel - We are cheering for you all the way - Shantibhai, Radiatben,Dinesh,Rohini,Akhil,Jigna,Darshna,Rhidai and Malkesh

Donation by Akhil Shah on 20/07/11

£100.00

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A little closer to your target Nigel! Best of luck and next time you should cycle to Wales!

Donation by Hinna Rafiq on 19/07/11

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Nigel, hope you have fun too

Donation by Tony Pym on 19/07/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Larraine wilkinson on 19/07/11

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Good luck Mr D, just because your cycling we still expect photos!:-)

Donation by Daniel Grinsted on 18/07/11

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Thank you for supporting the charity and best of luck Nigel, you might need some chafe ease though (works better than vaseline!) x

Donation by Susan Seenan on 14/07/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Best wishes Nigel, hope you still manage to walk on the 25th! See you soon, Regards Mike

Donation by Michael McGinty on 12/07/11

£10.00

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Good luck Nigel - have a jar of vaseline handy on the day!!

Donation by Laurence Hadley on 12/07/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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I'm good at rubbing knees if you're stuck along the way! All the best Nigel, I know you will succeed. HUGE HUGS! Diane

Donation by Diane Arnold on 11/07/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Keep going with the training and good luck on the day

Donation by Michael Smyth on 09/07/11

£10.00

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All the best mate but sounds like a pain in the **se to me!:-)

Donation by Stuart Burn on 08/07/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good effort Nigel, best of luck with the training and the saddle sores!

Donation by Stuart Walsh on 05/07/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Nigel, good luck with the bike ride. No stopping to look at vacant shops!

Donation by Chris Berry on 05/07/11

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Such a worthy cause. Good luck Nigel, I am sure you will have no problems accomplishing the cycling run for the charity.

Donation by Raqia Hanif on 04/07/11

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Amazing challenge for someone of your age.

Donation by Patrick Myers on 04/07/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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hi nigel- good luck with it!

Donation by asad hamir on 26/06/11

£50.00

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worthy cause, amazing challenge (donation conditional on keeping out of Nic's FB!)

Donation by CJ on 23/06/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Nigel ... I know you can do it :0)

Donation by sally franklin on 18/06/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Nigel, hope it goes well!

Donation by Tracey Sainsbury on 17/06/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£505.00
  • Offline donations£568.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£1,073.00
  • Gift Aid£81.25

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