Raised: 89%
Target: £5,000.00
Raised so far: £4,450.00
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My story

 

I did it!!!

Here I am in Paris, feeling utterly elated - and too tired to lift the bike in the traditional victory salute.

It was fantastic.

High points: arriving (obviously); going through Paris - and especially round the Arc de Triomphe - dodging traffic and with Stef and the group shouting 'the lights are green, allez, allez, allez!';  a cold beer in Compiegne; stunning scenery, especially on day 3; being part of a brilliant group of people; being encouraged through by Stef on the tough bits (see below); seeing the final 8 laps of the Tour de France from a fab vantage point on the Place de la Concorde and having a better idea of what they were going through.

Low points: day 2 was tough, tough, tough - the promised undulations were hills (with places such as Hauteville and Mont de ... I couldn't help feeling the clue was in the name); getting an unfixable bike problem and having to use the back-up bike in 30 degree heat and a headwind up the 'undulations'; and yes, the ineviatable aching limbs and sore bum.

But THANK YOU! Together we have so far raised nearly £5,500 for Christian Aid (when I gather in the sponsorship on forms). WOW.

All that remains to be said is...

GO AND SIGN UP FOR NEXT YEAR - IT'S YOUR TURN NOW. YOU'LL LOVE IT!

Break the cycle of poverty, but not your own bike! Donation by John Corrie 22/07/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Bon courage, mon amie Donation by Rachel Lucas 21/07/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

You WILL get there! Age not relevant! Donation by Suzi McKenzie 07/07/08  

£20.00

Because you're worth it! Donation by S & A Ratsey 02/07/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Alone, with none but thee, my God, I journey on my way. What need I fear if thou art near, O king of night and day? Donation by Sue Green 02/07/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Wonderful ! Donation by Gerarda Solomon 24/06/08  

£10.00

keep going! Donation by John Perry 19/06/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Lots of love (and prayers for the bike ride!) Donation by Anna Schiffer 14/06/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Don't forget to enjoy Paris when you get there Donation by Sheila & Peter 12/06/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

don't forget to take loads of photos Donation by Diane B 09/06/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck Donation by Lynne@derek 03/06/08  

£10.00

quite a challenge Donation by Pat & Margery Davall 29/05/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Donation by Peter & Vanla 08/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

We are happy to sponsor your hard work Donation by Jenny & Rod 16/04/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Well done you - good luck, hope you enjoy it! Emily Donation by Emily Bullock 03/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck. Hope you've got some padded shorts. Donation by Nicola Bennetts 28/03/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I just know you can do this. Bravo. Donation by Ann Peterken 18/03/08  

£75.00 + £21.15 Gift Aid

You go girl! Donation by Amanda Borg 07/02/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Do drop in for a coffee if your training routine brings you this far North! Donation by Graham and Rachel Shaw 03/02/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Just keep drinking the wine once in France: it will numb the pain! well done, and good luck Donation by helen h 28/01/08  

£20.00

Nice photo - but where are the onions? Donation by Nigel Quarrell 28/01/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Great work! Just think of the work of CA when your bum is numb...! Donation by Susan Barry 28/01/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I hope you enjoy the cycling, all the best! Donation by Julian Perkins 23/01/08  

£60.00 + £16.92 Gift Aid
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* Total raised online: £755.00
  Offline donations: £3,695.00
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £196.03

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