Hello again!
Remember the Dragon Ride I did last year for charity? This year I've raised the bar.
On 4 July I will ride La Marmotte, arguably the toughest one-day non-professional bike race in Europe, if not the world. It's 170km long, and the 4 big cols are really really big and long and punishing, and the goal is the Gold time target of 8hrs 49 (which tells you something). I've been training for 6 months, have lost a stone in weight, and if you've asked me for a beer during 2009 I've probably blown you out - all in the name of this ride.
La Marmotte Route
I'm raising money for the Multiple Sclerosis Society. MS can affect healthy people without warning, and few of us appreciate the everyday difficulties encountered by those who live with this disease. I've fundraising for a close friend of mine who was diagnosed 3 years ago and who continues to cope really well with her illness. Every penny counts!
Check out my bike blog as the final pieces come together.
Raised:
88%
Raised so far: £444.00
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Better late than never eh? Donation by Chris Toppon on 02/10/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Well done - hope you are not too saddle sore... Donation by Laura Hinchliffe on 01/08/09 |
£20.00 |
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hope it went well. xx Donation by Sarah Deane on 22/07/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Well done mate, brilliant achievement. All those 8pm early nights have paid off! Donation by Millsy on 06/07/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Thanks for all your help! Good luck mate!! Donation by Catherine Dearden on 03/07/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Good luck fella, just hurry up and return yourself in one safe piece... Donation by Ross Adam on 02/07/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Fortune and Glory, Al; Fortune and Glory Donation by Peter Allen on 02/07/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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170k is very impressive and for a really good cause too, wishing you luck & speed. Lx Donation by Lisa Gooding on 02/07/09 |
£17.00 + £4.79 Gift Aid |
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ride like a pro and party like a rockstar Donation by Olivia Carballo on 02/07/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Good luck, old bean... Allez Allez Allez! Donation by Christian Statham on 30/06/09 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
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eye of the tiger stair, eye of the tiger Donation by grainne lyons on 29/06/09 |
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid |
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Best of luck great cause xxx Donation by Emily Nudd on 28/06/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Hope you do as well as Joe Donation by John and Lindy Mucklow on 27/06/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Well done chum Donation by Sarits on 25/06/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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I am sure you won't need it but 'Good Luck' Al Donation by Pat Thompson on 25/06/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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I've just seen the route profile...I'll pop £10 in the post for you to pay for some 'extras' to help you. Just don't do a Simpson. Donation by Tom Wood on 25/06/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Al! Donation by Max Jamieson on 24/06/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Hi Fi look forward to seeing you soon and good luck Al - Lots of love Auntie jane PS wish it could be more. Donation by jane Hanna on 24/06/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Very best of luck! Donation by Michael Wynne-Parker on 24/06/09 |
£20.00 |
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Good luck to you Al... "Eye of the Tiger" and all that! ps. for you Fi xx Donation by Rob Chinman on 24/06/09 |
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What a noble cause Ali!! Good luck, you wont need it, i know you will love every minute x Donation by Fiona Wynne-Parker on 23/06/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Nail it. Donation by Boother on 23/06/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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I'm just hoping that your police cycling proficiency test gives you the extra kick you may need. Good luck mister. x Donation by Lucy J on 23/06/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Nice one Al, smash it, I'm expecting sub 8 hours. Indian Moment once complete Donation by Ross Peat on 22/06/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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No worries mate, as I saw you cruising past me up the Hardknott pass still in the saddle, I knew you wouldn't have a problem - have a great ride. Donation by Carne Griffiths on 19/06/09 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid |
| * Total raised online: | £432.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £12.00 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £444.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £110.56 |
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