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My story

 

We're back after a successful trip!  A BIG Thank You to all sponsors

 

We're pleased to report that the team returned relatively unscathed (just a few aches, pains & punctures) from taking part in the Challenge Adventure Charities 2009 Alpine Challenge.  Along with nearly 60 other teams of four, we cycled over 550 miles (including some unexpected 'route barree - deviation') at an average of nearly 19 mph, perhaps reflecting good weather and litlle wind - but still plenty of challenging hills!

 

We have very nearly reached our target total (with further monies pledged) which is donated to Cancer Research UK, Macmillan Cancer Support, and Help for Heroes.  Many thanks indeed to all friends, family members and colleagues who kindly sponsored our team and have already made generous donations.  For those last minute waverers waiting until we completed, you can help us achieve the final few % and perhaps even get close to the £3000 mark: donations can still be made - just hit the button below!  Alternatively, you can send a cheque payable to Challenge Adventure Charities to any of the team.

Once again, many thanks for your support!

 

The Route:

This year's Alpine Challenge required us to cyle in relay over 500 miles from Laon in northeastern France to Annecy in the French Alps, raising a minimum of £1000 in the process.

We travelled to France by Le Shuttle on the evening of Thursday 24th September and headed South for 165 miles, cycling past champagne vineyards and the rolling countryside of Chablis and the first night's stop at Auxerre.

On Saturday, we headed East through the 'Chocolat' film village, then on towards the source of the Seine North of Dijon, crossing lovely countryside before we arrived at Besancon 182 miles later.

Sunday saw some good ascents over the final 162 miles; we climbed into the Jura mountains, past ski stations and stunning Alpine scenery before arriving at Lac Annecy with its historic and picturesque old quarter.  There was just time for a refreshing swim in the late afternoon sun to cool off!

A memorable trip indeed and, because we all paid our own way, all the money you donated has gone to charity. There's still time to contribute if you haven't already, so please help if you can.  Thank you! 

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Well done, sorry it's a bit late. Donation by Steve Gripton 17/11/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

RORY , GREAT JOB, SORRY FOR THE LATE ACTION , BETTER LATE THAN NEVER!! Donation by JOHNNY SYMINGTON 13/11/09  

£50.00

Donation by kevin newton 05/11/09  

£70.00 + £19.74 Gift Aid

Congratulations to you all; an achievement to be truly proud of. Donation by Cherry Catley-Day 04/11/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

No pain, no gain: Royal Marines Mersey Donation by RMB 03/11/09  

£110.00 + £31.03 Gift Aid

Well done everyone Sorry this is a little late ! Donation by Sasha Bhavan 29/10/09  

£250.00

Best wishes. Donation by HANNA OXBOROUGH 28/10/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Hopefully you all survived the trip and got home safely. Sorry for the late donation. - Well done to you all. Donation by Pete Williams - !st Software 14/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done. Donation by Steve Holt 12/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

You're scheduled to be back by now - hope all went well - and well done Donation by Terry Harris 08/10/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good one chaps. One year I may join you! Donation by Derek Burt 08/10/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Well done!! Donation by Tony Bridge 05/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Will Breach 04/10/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Donation by linda jameson 01/10/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Wow what a team photo! You look even more ripped than the infamous team of '05. Remember those stabalisers for the morning after. Donation by Andy Bromley 30/09/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Paul - hope you had a great time in France and that you're not walking too much like John Wayne! Sue C x Donation by Sue Cook 29/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous 29/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done chaps! Donation by Nick Foster 28/09/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good Luck Donation by Nigel Swann 28/09/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Well done Donation by Richard Garth 27/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good Luck to you all and Paul never forget your WELSH! Give it some hwyl Donation by Andrew Knight 25/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of luck guys. Donation by Steve Edwards 25/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best wishes from Mark Gibson's aunt & uncle Donation by Sharon Massey 25/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Mark Donation by Martin Bowles 24/09/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck Paul, hope the legs hold up Donation by Paul waugh 24/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

GOOD LUCK BOSS Donation by Mark Gibson 24/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Enjoy!! Donation by Philip & Julie 24/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck - don't forget to remove your stabilisers! Donation by Steve & Jan Street 24/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Rory, hope your saddle is up to the job. Enjoy. Donation by Roger Brown 23/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Have a brilliant trip and Mark - get those skinny legs spinning! Donation by Twit 23/09/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
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