Raised: 61%
Target: £800.00
Raised so far: £490.00
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My story

 

Many thanks for all donations, both on and off line.  I completed the 128 miles (not sure where the extra 3 miles came from!) in 8 hours pedalling.  It was jolly hot as well but made more poignant by the fact that a friend of mine passed away in Rowans Hospice last week.

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I'm riding a 125 mile cycle sportive on 8 Jun and using the opportunity to raise money for Rowans Hospice.

As you will know, although I've lost a few pounds since I gave up playing rugby, I'm not exactly built for cycling uphill and the organisers have managed to pack 3000m of ascent into the route so it will be a considerable challenge.  The ride is not a race however ....... the other 2 Services have teams entered and the Royal Navy won last year; competition always add a little spice.  I don't want to predict a time to complete the event but it's probably going to be around 9 hours - hopefully before nightfall!

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: The Rowans Hospice 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.

All sponsorship is most welcome, no matter how small, and I encourage you to dig deep for this worthy cause.  If you're uncomfortable about donating on line I will of course accept cheques, cash, or buckets of gold sovereigns.

Thank you very much for your support.

P.S. I've now got well over £200 of offline pledges as well - thanks to all for contributing.

125 miles!!!! I hope there was a bar at the end. Donation by Anita Newman 10/06/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I will worry until you are back home again! Keep hydrated! Donation by Ali Wrightson 08/06/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good luck and give it s***. Donation by Dennis Moffat 30/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Go for it Bug.Head down a** up Donation by Okehampton Pensioners 19/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

great, i wish i had thighs like yours Donation by chelsea davis 17/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of luck. Make sure that you don't knacker yourself as we need you back at work on the Monday. Donation by Mike Barge 15/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck. I hope that you've got a comfortable saddle! Donation by Polly & Mary 05/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

See I do remember what you said to me in the West Car Park at Twickenham yesterday - makes a change hey! Good luck and I know you will do it! Dawnie Donation by Dawn Brown 04/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Should be a piece of cake for an athlete of your calibre. Try to find a decent pub for the lunch stop! Donation by Andy Reynolds 23/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Terrific! Only you could take on such a mad challenge; we wish you well Donation by Kate & Jonathan 17/04/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

It's a good job your next appointment will keep you on your feet! Best of luck. Donation by Pasty 16/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Best of luck Bug! See you at the next RNEQC. Donation by Steve Holford 13/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Donation by Jon Dearson 13/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Remember to filter the flies through your teeth as you speed along... Donation by Jonathan Fry 09/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Only 125 miles and mostly up hill a walk in the park!!! Remember the sun cream. All the best good luck Donation by Dave Warner 09/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I only used to do 25m TTs to avoid this kind of pain! Crack on and enjoy! Donation by Mark Fieldsend 07/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Stuart MacCrimmon 07/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

You should know better at your age-take the Norton! Donation by Baz and Liz 05/04/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck. Donation by Alison Jerome 04/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous 04/04/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Far too old for this lark, good luck Donation by Gary Summerskill 04/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Now if you did it in all that kit I'd double your money... Donation by Huan Davies 03/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I trust it will be 'Standards Achieved'! Donation by Michael Page 03/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

good luck Donation by Burglar 03/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Make sure you give the bike a thorough 'staff cycle check'! Best of luck. Donation by Paul Carroll 02/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Enjoy the view - good luck Donation by Stuart Henderson 02/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Harry-von hoofing effort Royal! Donation by Rob Suchet 02/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

There must also be 3000m of decent though? Good luck Bugs. Donation by Mike Maltby 02/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I want value for money pse - lots of saddle sores! Good luck. Donation by Rob Cogan 02/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Fingers crossed for no A1 OPDEFS! Donation by Andy Glennie 02/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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* Total raised online: £490.00
  Offline donations: £0.00
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £138.20

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