Hi Everyone!
On Tues 20th Oct 2009, Betty, Joe and Maia will embark on an epic 2500 mile journey... that's right! we're cycling to Africa! We leave Bristol from the BBC studios on Whiteladies road after a quick interview with Graham Torrington (of late night lurrrrrve fame) for BBC Radio Bristol. The first leg of the journey will take us through the Mendips and over the moors down to Plymouth, where we'll catch a ferry across to Roscoff. From there we head down to Brest and enjoy a nice flat straight along the beautiful Nantes-Brest canal. Then we'll follow the coast down to Bristol's twin-town Bordeaux. We'll seek out the hot springs of the Pyrenees to soothe our undoubtedly weary muscles before crossing over into Espagne! From the border we shall be making a bee-line for the region of Rioja where we will quite possibly need to don our stabilisers after a little wine-tasting tour. :) Then it's down through the beautiful Spanish countryside knocking on the locals doors to practise our Espagnol! Then it's just a case of ferrying across the Gibraltar Straits and BY JOVE, WE'VE DONE IT! Hello Africa!
The journey will be an epic one for sure, and we undoubtedly be full of lots of unsuspected little surprises, keep up to date on our adventure at www.biketoafrica.blogspot.com for the full story and lots of pictures!
All money raised goes to the wonderful Re-Cycle, Bike aid for Africa. You can check their website here: www.re-cycle.org so please dig deep! every pound spared will help.
Thanks guys! and wish us luck!
Betty, Joe and Maia xxx
Raised:
20%
Raised so far: £510.00
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Donation by Henry Peck on 27/12/09 |
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Whoop Whoop! Well done...here is the final payment... the plan worked well ..we were kept informed every day! X Donation by Sue Gridley on 20/12/09 |
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Donation by Matthew Wild on 16/12/09 |
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Hi Guys. Well done. As I'm sure you all know... it is an immense achievement!! Donation by Red Cottam on 15/12/09 |
£50.00 |
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Well Done guys. Safe journey back. Donation by Alice Wild on 15/12/09 |
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We enjoyed your blog, you should write a book, how about The Pair of Knees and The Pyrenees Donation by Uncle Andy and Auntie Gill on 11/12/09 |
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Joe Congratulations to you and your buddies on achieving your goal. A wonderful example of determination and endurance. Donation by Uncle P on 08/12/09 |
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Very well done the three of you, a great achievement. Donation by Neil Miller on 07/12/09 |
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Sterling work,Euro-stars! Bravo,et Joyeux Noel,ma p'tite! Donation by Philax,aux Houches on 07/12/09 |
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Hi Bethany, Happy Christmas. Am following your blog with interest. Jake walked part of the Camino this year and plans to return to complete it. Donation by Auntie Pam on 05/12/09 |
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I Love you Betty Donation by Jack Jennings on 24/11/09 |
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Its remarkable! We have actually had a further 20 texts! Fantastic effort by all of you - esp through the storms! X Donation by Sue Gridley on 16/11/09 |
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Joe's Dad told me about your adventure today.All the best and may the wind be forever behind you! Donation by David Woodward on 12/11/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Jasper Randall on 10/11/09 |
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Good luck Joe and co love Granny Donation by marion Butler on 08/11/09 |
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Amazing! 10 days and 10 texts.. keep it up! Donation by Sue Gridley on 29/10/09 |
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Well done you intrepid threesome, may your cycle shorts be well padded! Lots of love Team Willcocks Donation by GayLord on 27/10/09 |
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Donation by Tom chester on 25/10/09 |
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I'm so impressed, have an amazing time! Donation by Lizzie Johnson on 22/10/09 |
£20.00 |
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Donation by Dougal 'PixiePirate' Murray on 21/10/09 |
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the odd message to say you are OK would be nice - and a mileage on the blog please! Donation by Campbell Stevenson on 21/10/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Good luck all of you...We will donate a pound for each text or e mail Joe sends us! Donation by Mum & Dad on 20/10/09 |
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Good luck Maia! (and friends) Be careful!! Donation by Elizabeth Hippisley-Cox on 20/10/09 |
£5.00 |
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Good luck and safe journey! Donation by Zachary Mazlan on 20/10/09 |
£10.00 |
| * Total raised online: | £510.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £0.00 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £510.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £119.87 |
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