Raised: 68%
Target: £1,000.00
Raised so far: £675.00
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My story

 

Hi there folks,

Believe it or not, the challenge to ride our Motorbikes from John O'Groats to Lands End (End to End) and cover 1000 miles in one go within 24Hrs is NOW completed! As of the 3rd of July we commenced our run at 4am as planned and completed the run approx 21 hours later. A few more than expected but we made it in the timescales set and for us to acheive the Iron Butt accreditation.


By in large the weather for a large part of the journey was pretty decent, but we had to endure some horrific weather whilst riding in the Pennines (after shap) southwards. It lasted for well over 100 miles and it made for some challenging riding. Fortunately we all got through it without incident.


The next big challenge was North of Manchester heading towards Birmingham were there was massive tailbacks along the M6. For anyone that knows this area it was worse than normal. We were filtering in blistering sunshine for more than 30 miles!


As time was creeping on into the late evening and night, the traffic reduced considerably and we were entering the Cornwall region around 11.30pm' ish. So a bit of night time riding came into play.  


We reached our destination in the early hours of saturday morning (after 1am ish), to much relief all round. It was not so much my butt screaming in pain but more my lower back, and right hand/wrist due to having to hold the accelerator open for the duration of the ride.


At times there were times in which I thought we were not going to make it or just give up (bad weather), but the thought of NOT completing this challenge with the kind donations I have already received from you all stopped me from doing this so I pushed on and completed the challenge. Both bike and I remain intact after the run.


I have posted up a few pics to show you that the journey happened etc, so please feel free to browse

All Money currently raised is going to the CHS Northern Ireland a charity which a lot of you will be familar with. As some of you will know I lost my mum to a combination of both chest and stroke illnesses a couple of years ago; therefore I would like to dedicate this run in her memory and raise funds for this charity which provided help to her during her illness.

So, go on, spare a wee bit and help out a great cause. The run is now completed and donations have come in and I now hope to reach the £1000 I originally filled in as a site requirement to now making that my next challenge. So if i get anywhere near that or beyond it then that will be FANTASTIC!! Thanks for visiting my fundraising page, and for those that have not given please do so, the page will remain open until September and I would love to hit the mark on this

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Northern Ireland Chest Heart & Stroke gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

So please keep sponsoring this page and let others know!

Cheers

Andrew

Well Done, big fella Donation by Mark Frazer 20/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well Done, Andrew Donation by Nancy Devlin 20/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well Done Donation by Niall Cunningham 20/08/09  

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Well Done Donation by Lurgan District Nurses 12/08/09  

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Glad it all went well. Hope you are planning for next year! Donation by Gemma Morgan 22/07/09  

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Well done! Donation by June Gwynne 15/07/09  

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Good luck and take care on the roads! Donation by Paul McCreedy 06/07/09  

£60.00 + £16.92 Gift Aid

Good luck - enjoy the trip if you can... Donation by Anonymous 02/07/09  

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I didn't know they made Airfix kits so big! Don't get a flat chain ;) Stephen & Joanne Donation by Stephen & Joanne 01/07/09  

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All the best for your journey Donation by Karen Douglas 01/07/09  

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Good Luck and enjoy Donation by Maria Leonard 01/07/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

All the best Donation by Isobel Lennox 01/07/09  

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Good luck. Hope your butt is not too sore!! Donation by Cheryl Horner 01/07/09  

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I would sponsor you NOT to show your butt by the way.....all the best Donation by David Patterson 01/07/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck lad Donation by Philip Melarkey 30/06/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck from the crooks' :o) Donation by Lynette & Mark 30/06/09  

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On behalf of Dad Donation by Andrew Patterson 29/06/09  

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On behalf of Eileen Sherrard Donation by Andrew Patterson 29/06/09  

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Donation by Anonymous 29/06/09  

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Good luck Andy - no curries now beforehand...you know what can happen!! Heatwave forecast for next week too in England!! Donation by Louise and Lee 27/06/09  

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Good Luck Big Man. Interesting choice of bike colour did you put the stickers on yerself? Donation by Stephen Kelly 26/06/09  

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Safe Ride! Don't envy Fi with the massage bit! Hope to see you soon. Donation by Michelle Marshall 26/06/09  

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Mate, wouldnt want to see the state of you after this! Donation by Conor 26/06/09  

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Donation by Philip McMenemy 25/06/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

I'll maybe give you extra to buy a saddle cushion!?! Donation by Nick Palmer 24/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Gervais Henderson 23/06/09  

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Keep er between the hedges Donation by Colly 22/06/09  

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Good luck Ewan McGregor ;-) Donation by Darren B 19/06/09  

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A very worthy cause, and I hope you have the ride of your life! :-) Donation by Andrea R 18/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Fair play to ya - hope it goes well! Donation by Ultan Woods 18/06/09  

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