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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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Jamie - I'll double it if u wear those girly pants the whole way Donation by Liz Worsley on 29/07/05 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Donation by grom on 28/07/05 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Are you sure Dom? You're twice the man you were, not in a good way...! Donation by Xanthe (Doms Sis) on 28/07/05 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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All the best Dom. Give me a call if you need a push! Donation by Jonny Roberts on 28/07/05 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Good Luck Donation by Kim on 28/07/05 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
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i was right about that saddle Donation by Rob T on 28/07/05 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Liz Watson on 27/07/05 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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as Dory say - just keep pedalin, just keep pedaling Donation by Lynn Watts on 27/07/05 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Well it's been nice knowing you Gaz...even with that tache. Donation by Hol on 26/07/05 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid |
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Count me in too! Where do I get my bike? Donation by Dom J on 26/07/05 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Good Luck with the ride Donation by Teri on 26/07/05 |
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Take a cusion! Donation by Chris & Jen on 26/07/05 |
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With a mustache like that you've just gotta ! (by the way that picture would make a great t-shirt!) Donation by nick jenkinson on 26/07/05 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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You forgot to mention the URL for the live photos of the ordeal Donation by Anonymous on 26/07/05 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Sponsor the incredible cycling monkey! He'll make it, in an ambulance! Donation by mrowntree on 26/07/05 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Fantastic idea Gaz! Great charity..Enjoy it and good luck! Donation by Charles Ward on 20/07/05 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Anonymous on 18/07/05 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Check your brakes (slippery when wet) Donation by Anonymous on 13/07/05 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
| * 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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