We did it! 993 miles in 20 days. Now back to real life... sigh
[Check out our online journal at endtoend.netlagoon.com]
This September I will be cycling the length of Great Britain - a distance of about 1000 miles - in aid of the Leukaemia Research Fund. This is a very worthy cause and one close to my heart - my sister Sarah was diagnosed with leukaemia and died in 1999, aged 16, and I would like to dedicate this ride to her.
I will be riding with James and Sophie Fairbairn, and Ed Cohen. The journey will take 3 weeks, averaging about 50 miles per day, starting at Lands' End, the southwestern-most tip of Cornwall, and finishing at John O'Groats, the northeastern tip of Scotland. Hopefully, by taking on this journey, we will be able to raise both awareness and money for the important work undertaken by LRF.
The idea of riding the End to End came to James and myself when we were on holiday in Cornwall a few years ago. Whilst visiting Land's End, we noticed two exhausted-looking cyclists arriving and popping open some champagne in celebration. At the time I wasn't a particularly keen cyclist, but the idea of seeing the length of the country under my own power captured the imagination, and since then I have become a real enthusiast, always training with one eye on the "E2E".
SPONSORSHIP:
If you would like to sponsor me, you can do so on this webpage using a credit/debit card. Be sure to click "Pay on Completion" so that your card is only charged after we complete the ride. "Sponsor Us Now" will charge you immediately. Alternatively, you can just pledge a donation to me and I will keep a record of it - just get in touch.
James and I began supporting LRF in 2003, when we were sponsored to ride the 12-mile London Bikeathon. At that time I raised about £350 - roughly £1 per mile per donor. I wouldn't recommend that kind of rate for a 1000-mile ride! Do give generously though, and remember that your donations will make a big difference to the future treatment of leukaemia.
Check out www.lrf.org.uk for more info.
Raised:
98%
Raised so far: £1,970.18
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Thanks for doing all this work in aid of such a fantastic cause, see you round soon, Tom. Donation by Tom Casey on 21/10/05 |
£20.00 |
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Al! Al! He's our man, he cycled the country and proved he can!! xox Donation by Kelly Agathos on 17/10/05 |
£30.00 |
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(paying for Macor & co) Donation by hong kong folks on 12/10/05 |
£370.00 |
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Donation by Tom Sharpe on 06/10/05 |
£10.00 |
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Donation by James Petkovic on 04/10/05 |
£20.00 |
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Donation by Tammy Shean on 01/10/05 |
£20.00 |
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Donation by Amy Chu on 27/09/05 |
£5.00 |
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Good Luck! You're nearly there Donation by Anonymous on 18/09/05 |
£50.00 |
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Albs make sure you stay clear of trucks this time! Donation by Raf on 18/09/05 |
£10.00 |
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Donation by Anonymous on 18/09/05 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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phew! just managed to do this before your ride is FINISHED! Best wishes etc and see you soon. Donation by susan & paul on 17/09/05 |
£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Tom on 05/09/05 |
£10.00 |
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i'll recommend the full scottish breakfast bun, burger van, road junction 2 miles south of killin Donation by Hugh Colvin on 05/09/05 |
£10.00 |
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Hope you all have a great time, stay well, and reach your target. You have our support all the way! Donation by Susan & Macor on 05/09/05 |
£500.00 |
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(don't) Break a leg! Donation by Mika on 04/09/05 |
£20.00 |
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Absolutely crazy, but...COME ON Albert! Donation by Tony Wang on 03/09/05 |
£20.00 |
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phew... just in time... before I cease being 'a UK tax payer'. Have a really good one! Donation by Pia on 02/09/05 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Good Luck!!! Donation by Zahra Khan on 27/08/05 |
£20.00 |
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Yo Albs, enjoy it, and make sure you share the photos afterwards! Donation by Eugene on 26/08/05 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Albs! Make sure you get back in one piece for freshers week! Donation by Yoz on 26/08/05 |
£20.00 |
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Good luck!! CRAZY Donation by Will Wylie on 25/08/05 |
£10.00 |
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Donation by Mark Sankey on 25/08/05 |
£20.00 |
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Good luck- hope it doesn't rain too hard!! Donation by Ben Wylie on 25/08/05 |
£10.00 |
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Donation by Simon Drake on 24/08/05 |
£10.00 |
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Donation by Jennifer Annison on 24/08/05 |
£37.68 + £10.63 Gift Aid |
| * Total raised online: | £1,850.18 |
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| Offline donations: | £120.00 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £1,970.18 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £136.85 |
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