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UPDATE:
WE DID IT! Three punctures, a buckled wheel, a pedal that kept falling off and a chain that snapped. Sore bums, painful knees and knackered silence each night we finished a ride!
100 miles of road, forest path, gravel and hills that went up and up straight into the clouds for miles! Downhill decents at nearly 200mph. Views and an atmosphere that made you feel really alive. A set of people that you'll treasure forever.
A crazy headwind that pushed you back up hill. The sight of Durham Cathedral that gave you the energy to climb the vertical slope that took you to the door.
A beer, a handshake, a hug. A photo, a memory and a promise to do it all again.
22 quid per mile raised for people that really need it. Jeez this is living!
Look at a few piccies, more coming soon...
http://www.photobox.co.uk/album/1749768
Gaz & The Team.
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This is gonna be hard, really hard, there's a chance we won't make it! We might break our bikes and ourselves in the process...
York Minster to Durham Cathedral off-road cycle through the Cleveland Hills
Sat 27th & Sun 28th August
Raising LOADS of money for charity - SCOPE (www.scope.co.uk)
90 miles off road terrain through some huge hills between York and Durham, well, maybe some cycle paths and a little on road. 2 days with an overnight sleep whereever we fall on the first day. We're just carrying water, snacks and a sleeping bag. We'll beg for shelter and food on the way.
Sponsor us on this page; my company (www.russellmelloncaps.com) has offered to match it (up to a limit)!
Contact me if you want to join us!
The team:
Gary Rowntree (Russell Mellon Europe)
Jenny Alstead (Clarks Shoes)
Dominic Johnstone (Diagonal Solutions)
Jamie Laramee (Wanadoo)
Chris Davison (Professional Dogs-body)
Tom Holland (Shelf Stacker)
Ian Hull (Russell Mellon Europe)
Mel Jackson (Career break)
Raised:
92%
Raised so far: £1,857.52
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Dom, 1985 - Triangle - Staffware - Saudi - 2 for 1. Good on you!! Donation by The White Fox on 25/08/05 |
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Good luck to Ian and Gary! Donation by Yiqian from Edinburgh on 25/08/05 |
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Good Luck Ian Donation by Euan MacLaren on 25/08/05 |
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Good luck from Angus, Kevin, Dionisia, Louise K, Louise G, Lisa, Jennie & Hannah Donation by Edinburgh Group on 24/08/05 |
£55.00 |
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Do well, hope you don't get saddle sore. XXX Donation by Anne J on 24/08/05 |
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Jamie, I am so proud of you, what a special man you. I'm almost crying reading this. Love and Prayer Donation by Wayne Laramee on 24/08/05 |
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Donation by Thackerpotigeroni on 23/08/05 |
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Good Luck with the bike ride, hope it goes well!! Pam Donation by Pam Manku on 23/08/05 |
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I can't believe you've bought an all-in-one lycra body suit. It's not going to make you any faster. Donation by Richard Child on 23/08/05 |
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Good luck! Donation by Nicola Knott on 23/08/05 |
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Good LUck Jen!!!! Donation by Billie on 23/08/05 |
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good luck Donation by martin price on 22/08/05 |
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Donation by Anonymous on 22/08/05 |
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There are easier ways to get out of doing the washing up Gary Donation by mike hume on 22/08/05 |
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BMX boys have a lot of fun... (ps. don't take a map Gaz, you'll end up in Pickering!) Donation by Ryan Heap on 22/08/05 |
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Go for it Gary and don't forget to pack the Sudacreme! Donation by Mick Brant on 22/08/05 |
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Good Luck Gaz... Donation by Anonymous on 22/08/05 |
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Durham is at a lower altitude than York, so it's all downhill - are you sure you'll take 2 days? Donation by Gary McGill on 19/08/05 |
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Move your fat ass Donation by Daniel John Alstead on 18/08/05 |
£5.00 |
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Good Luck Donation by Anita Alstead on 18/08/05 |
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Take padding! Donation by Dave R on 16/08/05 |
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Donation by Anonymous on 15/08/05 |
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Donation by mart on 08/08/05 |
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Will Jamie be taking his Stabilisers off for the ride? Donation by Richard K on 08/08/05 |
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Hope you're in training Dom! Donation by Anonymous on 01/08/05 |
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| * Total raised online: | £1,343.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £514.52 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £1,857.52 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £344.95 |
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