Raised: 25%
Target: £8,000.00
Raised so far: £1,981.00
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UPDATE: 13th October - I (Simon) am IN DELHI!!!!!!!!! Now I deserve your donations, surely??

Visit www.delhibikechallenge2009.com for updates! 

 

The background...

On 9th September, we (Simon & Richard) left Weston-super-Mare on our motorbikes.  Our destination is New Delhi, India, and the distance will be around 8,000 miles. Richard's riding his Indian-built domestic model Royal Enfield 'back home', and I'll be on my 650 Transalp.

We are paying all our own expenses for the trip, so anything you donate will go directly to Asha, a charity dedicated to improving the lives of slum dwellers in Delhi (you can learn all about their work at www.asha-india.org). We're aiming to raise a pound per mile and would be overjoyed to reach this target.

As much as we both like riding motorbikes, we're pretty sure that it won't always be easy, especially given recent events on our proposed route. So, please sponsor us - every donation will help!

We've got our own website up and running with some more information about our trip and our fundraising, so take a look and learn more: www.delhibikechallenge2009.com.  We'll update the website whenever possible as we're en route to Delhi.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Friends Of Asha (Gb) gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

Hi Uncle Simon. Glad you made it without getting shot or blown up! Love Jess xxx Donation by Jess 01/11/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Wow, that's amazing! Congatulations. We are very glad you made it. Who's the guy with the beard, though? Donation by Simon and Michelle 25/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well done from all of us! Donation by Clive's yard, football, bridge people 23/10/09  

£130.00 + £36.67 Gift Aid

Donation by Nigel Kent 21/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

We're glad you made it safely - well done!! Donation by Barbara & Clive 15/10/09  

£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

Congratulations Simon! So pleased you realised your dream! Donation by Nic 15/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Also, Nan's friends at the Friday luncheon club say. "Many Congratulations on completing your journey." Donation by Mum 14/10/09  

£36.50 + £10.29 Gift Aid

Well Done Simon! Congratulations on a fantastic journey. Love Karen x Donation by Karen 11/10/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Hi Simon. Also Nan's friends from the Golden Oldies Monday singing club say "Well Done!" Donation by Mum 09/10/09  

£32.00 + £9.03 Gift Aid

Well done Simon - Good Luck! Donation by Louise 03/10/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Hi Simon. Nan's friends on the Wednesday ASDA bus would also like to say hello and good luck. VVVVVroom vroom Donation by Mum 30/09/09  

£35.00 + £9.87 Gift Aid

Watch out for the cows! Donation by Matthew Count 28/09/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Donation by Andrew Marshall 21/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Go for it boys! You can do it! Donation by Liz + Jill 18/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

To Simon and Richard. Keep safe and enjoy the experience !! Donation by Mum, Dad and Nan x 06/09/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good luck to you both! Donation by Malcolm McEachran 03/09/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Have a great trip! Donation by Susan & Michael 02/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck and ride safe! Donation by John Moore 23/08/09  

£15.00

Simon, You have what it takes to complete this mission, just watch out for the Traffic Cops...you know what they are like ! Donation by Tom and Linda 19/08/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

We're hugely envious and full of admiration in equal measure. Good luck and enjoy yourselves. Donation by Julie and Richard 14/08/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

have a fantastic trip and thank you for all of your help richard&deryl Donation by richard tovey 15/07/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck Richard & thanks for all your help Donation by Sylvia Mortimer 11/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

good luck! Donation by Anonymous 19/05/09  

£5.00

Fantastic charities and a cracking roadtrip! Just wish I could drop everything and join you!! Donation by Richard Ellis 30/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Great to have met you in Asha in 2008 painting. Definitely fab project to support. Still recall that bag drop into moving van. Have tons of fun!! Donation by Duncan C 28/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

We have been to India last year - not to the touristy bit and know first hand what is compelling you both! Have a great trip and take lots of pictures Donation by Dave and Jenny Fielding 17/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck, great cause, look forward to hearing of your adventures. Donation by Mary 09/04/09  

£50.00

Don't fall off the bike! Donation by Christine Foster 09/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I expect at least half of the money back in beer when/if I see you in Delhi! Donation by Mark Baines 07/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

3 Months peace for me and Sal Donation by Danny Maher 02/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
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