Robert Dale is fundraising for Big C

Blakeney to Biarritz

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Raising money for

Big C

Charity Registration No. 281730

Big C is a local cancer charity for Norfolk & Waveney. Funds raised by the local community are used to benefit local people, either by providing money for equipment, treatment, care and support or by financing significant research into cancer.

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Robert Dale

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29/07/2014

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Raised so far: £1,850.00

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My story

I did it!!

54 hours of cycling over eight days. After 764 miles I had sore legs a sore backside but a great feeling. Coming into Biarritz on Friday afternoon was just the best.. Great to share it with Emma who was literally a great support. I could not have done it without her.

My route was:

Friday 21st August: Blakeney – Babraham, Cambridge - nice and flat but a tiring 15mph head wind wind the whole way

Saturday 22^nd: Newmarket – Dorking. Wind had dropped but fighting through London was challenging .

Sunday 23^rd: Dorking -Portsmouth. The north and south downs . I spent most of my time looking at the map to try and find a route that did not go through anywhere with the word hill in the titlle.

Monday 24^th: St Malo – St Nazaire. Surprisingly hilly and the wind was against me again. A long day ending in getting lost in St Nazaire

Tuesday 25^th: St Nazaire – La Rochelle. My longest day at 125 miles

Wednesday 26^th: La Rochelle – Carcan - a frustrating morning with some navigational errors but cycling with Rob and Jeremy from Royan into the Landes district made up for it.

Thursday 27^th: Carcan – Contis Plage - this was what is was all about, long flat roads through sun soaked sweet smelling pine forests

Friday 28^th: Contis - Biarritz _ only had 54 miles to do on my last day. The run along the coast into Biarritz was truly memorable.

Like so many people affected by the disease, I lost my mother to Cancer and I hope my efforts will raise some money to help the Big C fund cancer research and equipment in Norfolk and Waveney.

	Congratulations on being the first Beet It ( Beetroot juice) powered long distance cyclist. Donation by James White Drinks 20/09/09	£100.00
	Amazing. A fantastic achievement. Donation by Greg Scott 11/09/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Very well done to you and your team a great effort for a great cause Donation by Tony Earp 05/09/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Great stuff Hobbs, although clearly a bit mad. Donation by Dave & Jo 02/09/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Should be a nice little spin. Donation by Greg Brown 01/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done ! And you think YOU married into a mad family !! Ma and Pa C. Donation by Ron Coleman 28/08/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	WELL DONE Donation by Dad 28/08/09	£70.00 + £19.74 Gift Aid
	Well done Rob, Fantastic achievement!!! Donation by moylan family 28/08/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Good luck Robert. Lets hope you don't walk like a cowboy for too long after. The Jacklins Donation by Simon Jacklin 25/08/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Just follow the chap in the yellow jersey! Good luck Spud and Celia Donation by Christopher Deane 25/08/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Thank God it's all downhill Hobbs. Good luck from all in The Box. Donation by tig and julie 22/08/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Hobbs, you are utterly insane. Look forward to celebrating with you when you're back, Love, Tim, Jo, George, Olly & Ed Donation by Tim Coleman 21/08/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	BLAKENEY - BIARRITZ - BONKERS! Good luck to you and the Support Team Love, Steve, Louise and Teddy xxx Donation by Louise Clifton 19/08/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Not what I'd call a holiday but hey! All the best, have a fantastic time. Donation by Paul & Katherine 13/08/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Robert - Is the cycle powered? Donation by Craigh - PURE architecture 13/08/09	£75.00
	Wow, what a challenge - the VERY best of luck to you. Donation by Vivien and Bob 12/08/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Best of luck Hobbs,an inspiration to all Nick & Lizzie Donation by nick green 11/08/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	You're both fabulous - you really are. Good luck and cant wait to see you in London on the 22nd!Lots of love Donation by Jot and Tim xxx 11/08/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Go Hobbs! Donation by CJ 07/08/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Have a great time...Lands End to John O Groats next, with Emma on the tandem. Cracknell couldnt do it, but Im sure you can. Donation by sam kingston 07/08/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Have fun Robert. Blakeney is lovely but Biarritz!! From all at Ace Surveys. Donation by Steve Jones 05/08/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	I promise to supply you with 4000 calories a day as long as you will have enough energy left to help me put up the tent! I am so proud of you. Em. xx Donation by Emma 04/08/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Good luck from Chalcroft Construction. Donation by Chalcroft construction 04/08/09	£100.00
	Good Luck Robert Donation by Paul Robinson Partnership UK LLP 04/08/09	£50.00
	Don't forget to eat the Steak each night.... Donation by adney payne 03/08/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	It will be a great achievement and good luck with the whole journey especially during the North Downs - Guy & Sharon Donation by Guy Jackson 03/08/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Good luck Robert. Hope all goes well. Donation by Bruce Hart 31/07/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Hope all goes well! Donation by Robert French 31/07/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£1,440.00
Offline donations:	£410.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£314.49

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