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Riding up Mont Ventoux is something that most avid cyclists think about doing. We figured we would combine this with a good cause. We also thought  that it would be a good test of the power of the social web. Blog readers of the world, unite and donate, and if you like come along for the ride too. (actually even if you have no idea about blogs, still donate....)

some stats from wikipedia...

  • South from Bédoin: 22 km over 1610 m. This is the most famous and difficult ascent. The road to the summit has an average gradient of 7.6%. Until Saint-Estève, the climb is easy, but the 16 remaining kilometres have an average gradient of 10%. The last kilometres have strong, violent winds. The ride takes 2-3 hours for trained amateur individuals, and professionals can ride it in 1-1.5 hours. The fastest time so far recorded has been that of Iban Mayo in the individual climbing time trial of the 2004 Dauphiné Libéré: 55' 51". The time was measured from Bédoin for the first time in the 1958 Tour de France, in which Charly Gaul was the fastest at 1h 2' 9".

    Our trip up the famed hill will be documented and blogged and so on by some a,b,c and d-list blogging types. More details to follow as this thing develops.  also please see our wiki at www.thehughpage.com.

  •  We decided on this charity before the current middle east war, but the events have meant that supporting this cause is somehow more urgent and relevant....

    • Great idea! Have fun and good luck! Donation by Sabrina Dick on 29/06/06

     
    		£30.00

    Excellent cause!! Best of luck!! Donation by Sunny Patel on 27/06/06

     
    		£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

    For a man of your stature, this will be a piece of cake. Good luck. Donation by John Matthews on 23/06/06

     
    		£20.00

    You have renewed my faith on our shared humanity and insanity! GOod luck! Donation by Cheryl on 22/06/06

     
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    remember your sunscreen Donation by Karen Heatwole on 22/06/06

     
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    Best of luck - You can coast all the way back! Donation by Eamonn Mullally on 20/06/06

     
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    Remember to fill your water bottles with Provencal wine! Allez! Donation by Mark Irvine on 20/06/06

     
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    Am I not right in thinking that several cyclists have actually died attempting this? Donation by jonathan best on 20/06/06

     
    		£50.00

    Thighs like King Kong Tom! And thats not just the hair Donation by Mark O'Dowd on 19/06/06

     
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    Good Luck Thomas, keep us posted on your journey. Donation by Debi Starr on 19/06/06

     
    		£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

    Tom, very best of luck - what a wonderful idea for a wonderful cause! Fiona xx Donation by fiona walsh on 19/06/06

     
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    Good luck Nutter Donation by Chris Taplin on 19/06/06

     
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