The launch of the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation has provided a group of overweight, beer drinking Newcastle United fans from Wylam with the ideal opportunity to get on our bikes and raise some funds for an excellent cause.  The Foundation is looking to raise £500,000 to help fund a specialist unit for the early detection of cancer. 

We are cycling 146 miles from Whitehaven to Tynemouth over the weekend of 11th July 2008 and we are looking to raise £5000 . We would like to see sponsorship coming in from fans of as many different clubs as possible(please add your club in the comments section when making your donation).  We would 'love it' if we could get some money from Man United and Sunderland fans. 

Fans Hall of Fame

Fans of the following teams have donated so far - Newcastle Utd, Leeds, West Ham, Stockport County, Sunderland, Everton & The mighty Birtley Vigo (Sunday Morning Team).

Chelsea and Man Utd fans are probably on their way to Moscow and Rangers Fans are still locked up Manchester.

Big Daddy Borat

Big Daddy Borat has been complaining that his body hair is slowing him down during our regular training sessions.  We haved helped him out by suggesting that he gets his body waxed before we start the C2C.  Of course this will be done as a means of raising further funds for the Sir Bobby Foundation.  Date and Venue for the body waxing will be confirmed.

Sue - The Fourth Emergency Service

Over the last two weeks we have stepped up our weekend training sessions by getting in some longer rides.  Unfortunately,  John 'Billie The Kidney' Eyeington has made rescue calls to his wife to come and collect him.  If you are ever in a situation where you need to dial 999 you will now be offered four services Police, Fire Ambulance or Sue.

WHAM IN AC/DC SHOCK

Dave Handyside first training session saw him turn up looking like a cross between a Thompson Holilday Rep and the fifth member of Wham.  The training session took us to the sun kissed resort of Consett.  Unfortunately, the conditions turned wintery and the local mountain rescue team were called out.  The leader of the rescue team recognised Mr Handyside from AC/DC tribute band riff raff and asked him about his attire.  Dave responded with the shock news that he was leaving AC/DC to join Wham.  On a positive note, Wham are due to commence their Club Tropicana World Tour and Dave has provided us with a pair of tickets for the Consett, Ebchester and Rowlands Gill gigs to give away in our competition.  To enter the competition please provide us with a donation and leave your comments as to why you think we should give you the tickets.

Will J Diddy make the C2C?

One of the team is struggling to make the whole event as he would rather go and see Ken Dodd with his girlfriend, he knows how to show a girl a good time.  When making your donation please feel free to add comments regarding his decision.

New Team Members

Ian Driver & David O'Halloran have recently joined the fund raising team.  They will be starting their C2C on 25th May, hopefully they will be finished by the time we start in July.

Neil 'the brush' Thompson has just signed on for the dream team following his free tansfer from Crown Paints XI.

Please revisit the site for regular updates.

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