Standing Togethers 112 Page 2012
Event: Standing Together Against Domestic Violence - The 112 Bike Ride - 2012 on 12/05/2012
£19,319.00 raised of £15,000.00 target
27 donations
My Target:
£15,000.00
£19,319.00 raised so far
How to make a donation
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My story
Thank you for taking the time to visit the JustGiving page for Standing Together's fourth 112 Charity Bike Ride, which took place on May 12th 2012 at Windsor Great Park.
The 112 – 2012
This was the day we had worked towards. Would it rain? Would people turn up? Would the gazebo work? We need not have worried. Everyone arrived at the start line in Windsor Great Park knowing we had a great foundation for a fantastic day. The fundraising had gone well (before a pedal was even pedalled we had raised over £12K), the weather had turned, the organisation worked and the gazebo allowed us to turn a mass of canvas and poles into a form of shelter.
Every year we wonder if people will continue to come and support us, help us and ride to defeat domestic violence. And on this occasion, our fourth 112, they were there in numbers. Over 100 people assembled to ride, in a variety of ways, distances that were way beyond their comfort zones. At the start of the challenge (the full 112km distance) many were people relying on historic fitness not having ridden a bike for years. Others were confident they could do the trip but were worried about the hills (very wisely as it turned out). Probably the majority did not have a clue how it was going to be but were nonetheless determined to give it a shot.
Of course our worries about the weather (rain) meant that a clear sky was what we thought we all needed. It would be fair to say that the wind was of secondary interest but riding up the never-ending slope to Stokenchurch in what could be described as a significant breeze made the riders examine their inner selves. There was a rumour that if you had a head wind this would turn into a tail wind at some time on a circular tour. Apparently not.
Most people felt that the food and welcome at the checkpoints gave them the energy and will to complete the distance. Some impressive times (not that it was a race) were posted – and those who did it just in just over four hours were clearly impressive. Punctures seemed to occur with boring regularity and one of these may have stopped one of our consistent returners from finally achieving the finishing first tag. Next year? It was also interesting to note that those who had been policing this patch for years decided to patrol a greater area of the route than was strictly necessary. A fine example of neighbourhood policing whilst off duty. Stories of note were those of the 68 year old finishing in 5.5 hours and a couple of women beating most of the men. Gender equality at its finest!
This year we also had the offer of hiring bikes from British Bike Hire and this was met with enthusiasm by a good number of those taking part. They were nice bikes too!
For those who had the more relaxed pleasure of riding the 11.2 miles around the park itself, the crowds of pedestrians and dogs made the tour a little challenging. A working bell helped and so did patience and forgiveness. Particularly impressive were those riders who felt that it was essential to repeat the roundabout route three times. And whilst this article is about celebrating everyone who participated it is only fair to name Carla, Hannah and Konrad, who are 9, 10 and 11 years old and were determined to do the distance and raise funds for Standing Together – well done to you three!
All those who took part seemed to be feeling pride, exhaustion and relief. The massed cheering every time a rider appeared certainly raised the spirits and the fairy cakes and a hot drink soothed all the aches away. Great thanks are due to all those who rode but also those who worked so hard on the day and previously to make it a success.
This was a very important day for Standing Together. Obviously we cannot do our work combating domestic violence without fundraising. More importantly, though, we have again raised awareness of the issue of domestic violence itself and perhaps, in a small way, we have moved society on towards a world where abusive behaviour towards ones partner is recognised and treated as unacceptable.
Thank you for helping us to do that.
My gallery 4
My updates 1
The most recent offline amount is made up of all the pages the cyclists on the day have put up here on Just Giving, thank you for bringing us closer to our target,
My charity
Standing Together Against Domestic Violence
Charity Registration No. 1088844
Established in 1998, Standing Together Against Domestic Violence coordinates the ground-breaking multi-agency response to domestic violence. Standing Together influences national policy and practice by initiating and driving innovation, providing safer options for women and their children and holding perpetrators accountable. Standing Together builds and supports effective multi agency partnerships throughout the UK to meet the needs of survivors of domestic violence. <p> Standing Together believes that that domestic violence is a serious and high volume crime which no one agency can deal with effectively if acting alone. It destroys families and damages society. The facts about domestic violence are shocking and all communities, classes and ages are affected. 1 in 4 women experience domestic violence. Two women are murdered in the UK by their current or former partner every week. <p> Standing Together trains all agencies to deal with domestic violence effectively and consults with survivors to inform improvements in services.
Donations 27
Great day albeit it nearly killed me!! Can't believe I fell for the 'there's no hills' line!!
Donation by Lee on 26/05/12
£100.00
+ £25.00 Gift Aid
Well done Rosemary. You should be recovered in time to join me on the 3 Peaks - but not by cycle. Peter LJ
Donation by Peter Lewis Jones on 25/05/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Well done all, from Neil at Pilates West
Donation by Beryl Foster on 23/05/12
£40.00
+ £10.00 Gift Aid
Very energetic - I waited to make sure you'd done it. A touching lack of faith
Donation by Andy Slaughter on 20/05/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Well done Rosie - You never told me you were doing this...!
Donation by John Shepherd on 18/05/12
£25.00
+ £6.25 Gift Aid
Lovely surroundings, but still hard work! Well done!
Donation by Peter Gardiner on 16/05/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Including Clare's uplift for Anthony beating me! Well done everyone
Donation by Ian Wolter on 14/05/12
£250.00
+ £62.50 Gift Aid
Best of luck Rosemary!
Donation by Sandy Macmillan on 14/05/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
After the event and in support of Rosie Farrar, who participated - I hope you are still in one piece! Love, Bridget
Donation by Bridget Bell on 14/05/12
good luck rosemary, avoid the potholes.
Donation by Dale Meredith on 13/05/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Good luck Rosemary, from Steve and Pam xx
Donation by Steve Anderson on 12/05/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Donation by Luc Goidadin on 12/05/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Good luck Rosemary!
Donation by andrew cowan on 12/05/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Best of luck Rosemary. If you not in on Monday, I will know why??
Donation by Ashleigh Abrunhosa on 11/05/12
Good luck Rosemary! Hope the sun's shining...
Donation by Alene on 11/05/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Best of luck Rosemary
Donation by Chandrakant Popat on 11/05/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Hope you don't suffer from cramp Rosemary, all the best!
Donation by Rhodri Morgan on 11/05/12
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
Good luck Rosemary - I'll bring in a cushion for GST on Tuesday !
Donation by Paul Smith on 11/05/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Best of luck Rosemary
Donation by Graham Gregg on 11/05/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Good effort! Looking forward to hearing about your success. Best wishes Phillippa
Donation by Phillippa Walther-Caine on 11/05/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Good luck Rosemary... hope it doesn't rain...
Donation by emma reynolds on 11/05/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Donation by Julia Robinson on 11/05/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Hope the bike ride goes well, Annie, and that lots of money is raised. Wishing everybody involved well, Steve
Donation by Steve Bond on 29/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Donation by annie poland on 18/04/12
£1.00
+ £0.25 Gift Aid
Good luck to Lauren, Nerissa and Mark - Will see you all at the finish line!
Donation by Liz on 16/04/12
Donation summary
- * Online donations£900.00
- Offline donations£18,418.00
- Text donations£1.00
- Total raised£19,319.00
- Gift Aid£225.25
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