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Thank you for visiting the fundraising page of

Bike to the Future 2008 - 'Ride around the World'

in which a whole group of people will be cycling towards the joint targets of 'Riding around the World' (40,000 km) and raising £40,000 towards vital research in order to improve the appalling survival rates for those who are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

The core of Bike to the Future 2008 is a bike ride from London to Krakow (1570 km / 950 miles) from July 24 to August 7 2008 being undertaken by myself, Trace Allen (both pancreatic cancer survivors - and 2 of the 200), Dave Smithson, Jordanna Pitchford and Simon Gledhill.

In addition, throughout the summer there will be many cycling events organised both nationally and internationally, involving adults and schools / youth clubs with the aim of contributing to both the target of 'Riding around the World' and the Fundraisng target.

All involved in these cycling events will also be lending their voices in common support of the aims of the Bike to the Future 2008 which are to:

1) Highlight the appalling survival rates associated with pancreatic cancer - less than 3% surviving more than 5 years after diagnosis. This means that of the 7000 people (alongside myself and Trace) that were diagnosed in 2003, there will be less than 200 of us alive at the end of this year (hence the 2 of 200).

2) Highlight that pancreatic cancer is one of the few cancers where over the last 50 years the chances of those people diagnosed has actually diminished, but still most people have not heard of pancreatic cancer!

3) Focus attention on the need to create a 'united front' of: government, medical practitioners, research institutions, drug companies and charities / fundraisers, to work together to dramatically improve chances of survival for those diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

There are many ways in which you can get involved in Bike to the Future 2008 both as a cyclist and /or fundraiser - see the website for details: www.biketothefuture.org.uk

If you want to sponsor online, donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Pancreatic Cancer UK (www.pancreaticcancer.org.uk) will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

Many thanks for your support.

Les Niewiara & the Bike to the Future 2008 team.

Donation by Iain 08/08/08  

Go for it, Trace. Donation by Keith and Iris 06/08/08  

Good luck but couldn't you have done pole dancing instead of Poland! Donation by Kevin Duffy 04/08/08  

Good man, Trace. Your helping me keep my motivation to get out on the bike. Hope your enjoying it all. Donation by Richard Jones 04/08/08  

Go for it Les - crate of Belgian beer for you in la hulpe if you pass nearby? Good luck to you + your inspirational team - keep your bum well padded.. Donation by Alan, Jeannie, Harry + Louise Cross 03/08/08  

Good luck Trace, I hope the weather gets better! Donation by vickie Le Masurier 03/08/08  

Good Luck Trace and the rest of the team,thinking of you on the long cycle to your final destination,Thinking of you all ,stay well peeps Donation by Sue Coveney 02/08/08  

Good luck! I hope that it is going well. Donation by Andy Wright 01/08/08  

Good Luck! Donation by Anne and Chris Gerrard 31/07/08  

Good luck Trace and team! Donation by Pete & Lucy Egg 31/07/08  

Good Luck Jord, Smit and the gang! Hope your bums arent too sore! xx Donation by Alison Gerrard 31/07/08  

Good luck Trace - you're riding for a great cause. Donation by John Needham 31/07/08  

It's all downhill after Belgium. Donation by Mo & Pink 29/07/08  

All the best Trace and the rest of the team. Daniel passed on your email. Am thinking of you and wishing you well! Donation by Sally Walker 26/07/08  

Good luck Trace for the rest of your epic journey, hopefully you had a good start to the ride yesterday. Donation by Tamsyn and Stuart 26/07/08  

In memory of Rossy, lost to pancreatic cancer in 2004, aged only 27! Good luck to a fantastic cause - I'll have to dig out my rusty old bike!! Donation by Sam Jones 25/07/08  

good luck - please say a prayer for my brother Chris Donation by yvonne 25/07/08  

Good luck from all of us in Worthing (Sandra (Jim's wife)Hasting's cousin and family) Donation by Mandy Hubbard 25/07/08  

an example to us all - maybe I should get sponsored to learn how to ride a bike!!! Donation by Sue Ballard 24/07/08  

An example to all that follow.. thinking of you Donation by Ross Carter 24/07/08  

Wishing you a memorable time Donation by The Duvalls 24/07/08  

Pack the Ravioli ! Donation by Bryan S 24/07/08  

Good luck Donation by Sharon Allen 24/07/08  

Wishing you a safe and soreless!! journey Jim Donation by Mandy Hook 24/07/08  

Good luck Donation by Rob Wishart 24/07/08  

Totally Inspirational... Good luck to Trace and the Team Donation by Anthony Batey 23/07/08  

Good luck Simba (a.k.aWeez) & Co Donation by Mufasa 23/07/08  

Good luck to you all, so proud of you we'll see you at the finishing line in Poland, love you lots Donation by Danielle & Geri 23/07/08  

Simon, we wish you good luck and a fair wind behind you! Donation by De Lucia's 23/07/08  

Good Luck Trace, Joy & Garmin. We wil track progress and be willing you on. This amazing challenge qualifies for an extra bonus of 5p per mile! Donation by Hazel & Steve 23/07/08  

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