Raised: 39%
Target: £5,000.00
Raised so far: £1,925.00
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My story

 

What did we do in 24 hours?

Eat 1024 jelly beans? Consume 9 kilos of pasta? How about cycle 300 miles in 22 hours, with 2 hours to spare for a cup of tea and a sit down?

On Saturday 30th June, five members of the Clyde Amateur Rowing Club cycled 300 miles from Glasgow to John O'Groats.

Through the rain, through the pain, the dark, the cramps, the cold, the rain, the fog, the midges, the constant eating and drinking, the rain, the dodgy knee, the dislocated finger, the hills, the rain, the bad jokes, and the one (count it, one!) puncture, they managed it with smiles on their faces.

A huge thanks must go out to the support team, without whom this really wouldn't have been possible. The drivers, the guys who cycled with the group to pace them along, the chefs who had food available at every single opportunity, the mechanics (Fran!) and everyone else who did a bit of everything, thank you.

A mention must also go out to Mr & Mrs Walsh, who very kindly kept us fed, watered and sheltered - with hot soup and baguettes on the way out, and bolognese on the way home.

On another note, we have full unmentionable region integrity for those that took part, which must be worth a few extra £££s.

There's also video being edited as we speak, and photos to prove it all happened.


For those of you who are checking back on our progress:

Thank you so so much for donating your hard-earned pennies for such a ridiculous show of stubbornness. It's been really touching for all of us to see the total moving up every time we look. We're sure that all the money you've donated will make a lot of difference to many people.


For those of you who are here for the first time:

There's still time to donate! Our three charities include; Everyman Cancer Research, Scottish International Relief and The Yorkhill Children's Foundation.

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

Thanks very much again for your support,

Clyde ARC

Well done! Donation by Fiona's Mum 27/07/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

prob a welcome distant memory by now, but well done! Donation by Fiona C 23/07/07  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

I hope everyone's recovered by now. Well done to all involved. Donation by Gav S 12/07/07  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Well done gents Donation by Tim Boyling 06/07/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Amazing chaps very well done! Donation by Michele J 05/07/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Karl. Godspeed young man! Donation by Mark Houston 04/07/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Brian 03/07/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Impressive, well done! Donation by Jo 03/07/07  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Mad but magnificent!! Donation by John and Joan 02/07/07  

£610.00 + £172.05 Gift Aid

Well done all. Thankfully there has been no mention of the saddle sores... Donation by Androo 02/07/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done Robbie and others Donation by Duncan G 02/07/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by David & Margaret Rigg 02/07/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Brilliant effort guys... I'm well impressed!!!!!!!!!! Donation by Lucy Downie 02/07/07  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

jeezo. that IS a long way. Very well done Niall in your supporting role Donation by rebecca ecob 02/07/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Congratulations, a great achievement. Donation by Granny, Derek & Isabel Ritchie 01/07/07  

£120.00 + £33.85 Gift Aid

With time to spare Donation by Barbara & Gordon 01/07/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck John! Hope you remembered to take a puncture repair kit with you :) Donation by Steven and Angela 30/06/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Clyde ARC! Happy pedalling. From Neil & Pamela Donation by Neil Barnes 30/06/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Jillius 30/06/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Insanity is not inherited. Are you stopping at John o Groats or doing the biathlon swim to Shetland? Donation by Mike & Anne Logan 30/06/07  

£150.00 + £42.31 Gift Aid

Good luck :-) Donation by Mo's Mum 29/06/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

How many times round Cumbrae is this? Donation by Gent Family 29/06/07  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck Johnny boy Donation by Robin 29/06/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

May the wind be always at your back. Mind how ye go. Donation by Peter Murphy 29/06/07  

£100.00

Good luck to the Golden Boy of Blairs of Scotland and all the other dudes taking part Donation by Andy & Kim 29/06/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of luck! Donation by Jo and John Roberts 29/06/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

It's okay to use stabilisers if you get tired Donation by David MacSorley 28/06/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck John! Hope your ass doesn't get too sore! Donation by Maxine 28/06/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Donation by Matt Ruane 28/06/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Wish it could be more. Pls reciprocate on the cancer research page for our cycle! Donation by Ed in Oz 28/06/07  

£10.00
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