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My story

 

WE MADE IT

After 163.6 miles and 17 hours 20 minutes in the saddle.

And yes that is Birmingham in the photograph and yes we did cycle all the way despite several punctures, pedals falling off and the baking heat.

IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO MAKE A DONATION - PLEASE HELP US REACH

£1,500

We are :  Justine Rich, Daniel Blackwell, Duncan Booth & Richard Newman

We are all project managers who work for BT at Leavesden Park in Watford. A month ago Richard came up with the idea that we shoud get on our bikes and cycle the length of the Grand Union Canal. We all agreed, not knowing quite what we'd let ourselves in for. The canal runs from Paddington, London to Birmingham and is approximately 160 miles in length. We plan to complete the ride in 3 days from 4th-6th August covering 55 miles each day. After adding on time for dodging fishermen and walkers we reckon that each day we will be in the saddle for 6 long hours and are expecting sore bums and legs!

We were just going to do it for a bit of fun(!), but then thought it would be a great idea if we could do something to help out a local cause in the process. We are planning to raise money for the Hospice of St Francis in Berkhamstead. It is a local charity to us all which provides palliative care to people with life limiting illnesses. If you want to find out more about the charity just click this link www.stfrancis.org.uk

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor us: Hospice Of St Francis (Berkhamsted) Ltd will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

Thank you for visiting our fundraising page. Please dig deep and sponsor us online.

Many thanks for your support.

Richard, Justine, Daniel and Duncan.

Well done ! Donation by Ian Nottage 17/08/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done - about time you achieved something Duncan! Donation by Ian & Tash 10/08/06  

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Glad to hear it all went well. Donation by Gazza 09/08/06  

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Well done guys :) Donation by Ewart 09/08/06  

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Well done, especially Richard who has really short legs. Donation by Worm 08/08/06  

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What you actually did it ?!!?!?!?!? Donation by Matt Gadsby 08/08/06  

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Well done all (especially Duncan!) Donation by Rosemary 08/08/06  

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Donation by Louise 08/08/06  

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Well done ! Donation by Debbie 08/08/06  

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Well done all (especially Duncan!) Donation by Duncan's mum & dad 07/08/06  

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Well done! A very worthwhile cause and effort. ope you have recovered Donation by Diana Bloomfield 07/08/06  

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Well Done Windchime Donation by Johnny Bravo 07/08/06  

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Well done - Hows your arse??? Donation by Jez & Em 07/08/06  

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I'm rooting for you all! Not too many Pub stops now! If you see a fisherman push him in! YEAH!!! Donation by Glue Feet DSooze 04/08/06  

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At least there's no wind resistance then Danny! Donation by Jurgen 03/08/06  

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Good luck Duncan Donation by Auntie Cheet 03/08/06  

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Don't fall in!!!!! Donation by Chris and Viv (Hirons) 03/08/06  

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Good luck and don't take your drumkit!! Donation by John Foord 03/08/06  

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160 miles you must be mad! Good luck all! Donation by Nicki Owen 03/08/06  

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Good Luck Donation by Glynis 03/08/06  

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I trust you have all the Milestones on a Project Plan..... Donation by Richard B 03/08/06  

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On yer bike son!! Donation by Rob & Hel 03/08/06  

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Cheers Shoeshine, I knew weren't devote of every emotion!! Donation by Shoeshine 03/08/06  

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Thankyou all Donation by Footy Boys 03/08/06  

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Footy man Donation by Bruce 03/08/06  

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hope you enjoy the ride Donation by stephen charles 03/08/06  

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Funny that they picked a canal, being the amount of boozers that lye alongside it. Why not the M40?! Donation by Pete 03/08/06  

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Good Luck! Donation by Jenni 02/08/06  

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160 miles, 3 days, no hills - Girls Blouses, don't forget the KY... Donation by Minime 02/08/06  

£28.72 + £8.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Julian Blackwell 02/08/06  

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