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If you have found yourself on this page you probably know me personally and realise that I am fast galloping towards middle age.  Grey hairs are becoming ever more apparent on a daily basis, my beer gut is spreading like a California wildfire and for some reason I don't seem to be getting any taller or looking at all 'distinguished' as I age. 

So in the style of a man who is teetering on the edge of a mid life crisis, I have decided to undertake a major physical challenge, and as I have not personally raised money in a charity effort for over a decade, I have concluded that now is the time.   

The Event:

The Etape Du Tour is the major mountain stage of the Tour de France, which is opened up to several thousand 'elite' riders on July 18th,  four days before the professionals undertake the same course.  It is 181km long and contains 3 mountain climbs with just over 16,000 feet of total elevation.  The event has to be completed at a minimum average speed.  Falling below the required pace means being caught by the 'broom wagon' and being removed from the event at any point.  The weather can vary from 100 degree sunshine down to freezing fog and snow.

The Charity:

The National Autistic Society is a fantastic charity and has put together a team of over 30 people specifically for the Etape.  You can find more details about NAS by clicking on the link to the left of this page.

I realise that most people have chosen charities and receive numerous requests for sponsorship every month.  So to make this one a little more interesting, I am going to make it substantially more financially risky for me.  As mentioned above, the Etape is not an event that everyone completes, so here it is:  If I fail to complete the course I will pay half of whatever amount you donate, instead of you (excluding mechanical failure or a crash).  Now I can't say fairer that that, can I?  So open up that wallet/purse and donate a few quid/bucks to enjoy the vision of me suffering my way round the Pyrenees.  Even if you just give a small amount, to quote the mighty Tesco -  "Every little helps". 

Donating through this website is totally secure. Your details are safe and they will not be sold on and you won't get any unwanted emails (apart from mine!). Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to NAS. 

Follow my progress:

Since I committed to doing the Etape, I have been keeping a periodic video diary, showing my slow progress from 'lump of lard' to a level of competence and fitness where I hope to be confused with an actual cyclist.  These are uploaded on You tube and you can view them by going to  www.youtube.com/davidsfuk

Thanks for your interest, now I must go as I need to shave my legs and don some lycra........

Simon

 

 

 

Donated by "The Chew Family" Donation by Simon David on 04/05/10

 
 

Metal to the pedal...enjoy the ride! Donation by Conrad Lagasca on 03/05/10

 
 

Best of luck on the Tour! Donation by Keith & Krysti Adamson on 29/04/10

 
 

We enjoyed your videos and wish you the best of luck! Donation by Mark and Meghan Klebanov on 29/04/10

 
 

Brilliant! Next stop the mental asylum. Donation by Scott & Irma George on 28/04/10

 
 

Donation by Megan Link on 28/04/10

 
 

Good luck Simon...this is a great cause Donation by Sam Dutcher on 28/04/10

 
 

Piece of cake after the hills of the San Francisco Bay Area. Best of luck! Donation by Mark Maxson on 27/04/10

 
 

Good Luck! Donation by Lisa Moffett on 27/04/10

 
 

After Mt. Diablo, this should be easy. Good luck. Donation by Andrew & Amelia Chick on 27/04/10

 
 

Good luck! Donation by Christopher Miller on 27/04/10

 
 

Donation by Alistair Hickman on 26/04/10

 
 

I don't envy you one bit! Best of luck. Donation by Stephen Hill on 26/04/10

 
 

A client of mine tried this last year. I'm saying no more. Good luck! Donation by Martin Robb on 23/04/10

 
 

More Lycra! Donation by ian schonwald on 22/04/10

 
 

I thought you said you got in shape? Great job with the charity. We'll be rooting for you. Donation by Kevin Feldman on 22/04/10

 
 

Amazing - what a fetching photo! Good luck Donation by Mark Hvidsten on 22/04/10

 
 

Bonne Chance mon ami! Donation by Miles Banks on 22/04/10

 
 

Bonne chance! Allez allez! Donation by Chris Wright on 22/04/10

 
 

I will enjoy thinking of you training as I enjoy another glass of chardonnay ! Fantastic effort - good luck Donation by Ian Gale on 22/04/10

 
 

Simon, you are like a brother to me. I am happy to donate money in the knowledge that you are suffering! Donation by John Pilkington on 22/04/10

 
 

You look in fighting form......I salute your determination and courage. All the best! Donation by DEBBIE LIDDELL-WEINRABE on 15/03/10

 
 

Donation by Richard Bourne on 04/01/10

 
 

On top of rubbish photos and videos, I would also expect a girth chart... Donation by O from Hackney on 15/12/09

 
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