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My story

 
I'm sure most of you know that I've decided to grab the bull by the horns, so to speak, and cycle from Aylesbury (just outside London) to Edinburgh. This is 450+ miles (though I've been told that they may make this 500 or more!!!) which I'll do over 5 days. This is roughly the equivalent distance of the London to Brighton... and back... for five days.

The cyclists amongst you, or anyone who's ridden a bike for a long period of time will understand the challenges.

For those who haven't here's a breif taster of what I'll be going through:
- Saddle sores (combatted by what my local bike shop calls "minty arse lard")
- Cramps (which if I get them are a pain to deal with on the bike)
- Hills, rain and wind (environments - can't do anything about them)

... in short it's tough.

So why did i decide to this?

Firstly; I like a challenge and this is certainly tough
Secondly; Because of the PACE Centre

You know I value education. Educating able-bodied people is often challenging but educating children with severe physical disabilities, such as cerebral palsy, is a whole other challenge. Imagine trying to learn English when you can't co-ordinate your jaw muscles never mind being unable to dress in the morning!

PACE works with children with disabilites to help them develop the skills to become active members of society. This involves not only academic education but a whole series of activities based on the system of  "Conductive Education" including: physical skills, social skills and so on enabling the children to become more independent.

I strongly encourage you to have a look at their website (http://www.thepacecentre.org) for more information about the inspirational work they do.



I know we're in the midst of economic turmoil but both I, the staff and children at the PACE Centre would value any donation you could make... and spare a thought for my saddle sores.


Thanks

Graham

I'm pleased I didn't hear too much info about your injuries...! Well done. 09/07/09  

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04/07/09  

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Well done in completing - and going at such great speed :) x 29/06/09  

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Good Luck/Well Done! 25/06/09  

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An awesome achievement for a great cause. Congratulations from Lucy Paul and Hope Ratcliffe 24/06/09  

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Good luck Graham :-) 16/06/09  

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Good luck. 16/06/09  

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Good luck & enjoy that first drink . . . or ten x 16/06/09  

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14/06/09  

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Go for it Gray! Bet you won't be able to sit down for a month afterwards, but it'll be worth it! x 08/06/09  

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I'll only pay if you do it non stop for 5 days....ok I'll let you have 2 hours sleep a night... 23/04/09  

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I hear padded cycling shorts and vaseline are the way forward... Good luck! :) 02/04/09  

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Good Luck! I'll support you best I can.....from the armchair of course!! 31/03/09  

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You're a Crazy Person! Good luck though - we are very impressed x 30/03/09  

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Good luck, great cause 26/03/09  

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Good luck Gray, although not looking forward to hearing about the "saddle pain"! 24/03/09  

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Good Luck remember to pack your vaseline 23/03/09  

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An amazing challenge for a super Charity - best of luck Graham 22/03/09  

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Good luck! 20/03/09  

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19/03/09  

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wear padded pants! 19/03/09  

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Good luck Graham - sounds painful!!! 18/03/09  

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Best of Luck Graham 18/03/09  

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Graham, great cause, great effort, great big sores but also great big thigh muscles!!!! Hope it all goes well. Good on you. Linds 18/03/09  

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Good luck, rather you than me !! 18/03/09  

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Perhaps you could do a few customer calls whilst you're passing... 17/03/09  

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Good luck Graham, I hope you have invested in a padded seat! 17/03/09  

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Go for it Handsome! I have no doubt that you'll do amazingly and I look forward to watching you cycle over the finish line! xxx 16/03/09  

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