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My story

 

We're back! and we've done it - cycled 380 kms across Cuba in aid of Article 25.

After 6 months of training Krystyna, Julia and I joined an eleven person team of 10 women and one man to attempt a journey by bicycle from Havana on the North West coast to Trindad on the South East coast. We cycled through wind, rain, the tail end of a hurricane and blistering sunshine. As we cycled through the villages the children would cheer and wave and call 'Ola!' and  encourage us on with smiles and waves. In the towns they looked at us as if we were eccentric foreigners but were really friendly when we stopped for breaks and wanted to talk to us about what we were doing.

We were supported by a six-man Cuban team who followed us with a truck providing  more encouragement, fresh drinking water and the all important roadside repairs. ( I had three punctures in one morning - in the end they replaced the wheel!) Sometimes it was tough going but Cuba is a beautiful country and cycling is an excellent way of experiencing the diversity of its landscape, its architecture and most importantly, its people, who were so generous in the way they shared what they had.

Its been an extraordinary experience for us and, thanks to all of you who supported us, we will have raised a significant amount of money for Article 25 who support development projects among some of the world's poorest communities. If you haven't yet sponsored us we are still short of our target and its not too late to do so.

Thanks to everyone who supported us with encouragement, training advice, equipment loans, prayer and ,of course, donations. Hope you like the photos.

A massive achievement Anne - very welldone from Gill, Tim, Sam and Olivia x Donation by Gill Ridge 24/11/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Jenny Johnston 18/11/09  

£15.00

Look forward to hearing all about it Donation by Linda Pennington 10/11/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Teresa Keogh 08/11/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Hope all is going well and that you will be able to sit down again afterwards! Donation by Sue Cooper 07/11/09  

Good luck and be safe! love, diana Donation by Diana Klein 06/11/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Go for it - and remember to enjoy it! Donation by Nicky Stevens 05/11/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

The best of luck Anne, enjoy the experience, lots of love xxx Donation by The Uragallo Family 01/11/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Donation by Corrine Barton 27/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck Anne and take care, hope to hear all about it on your return Donation by Beverley Taylor 14/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Robert COLE 13/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Would you like to take Biddy too? Donation by Jane & Mike Willcox 11/10/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Well done! I look forward to hearing about it in November. Donation by Mary Colwell 07/10/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Looking forward to the meal - hope it gives you plenty of energy! Donation by Clare Walker 04/10/09  

£80.00 + £22.56 Gift Aid

Keep those wheels turning Donation by Paul Waine 04/10/09  

Best leave a few meals in the freezer for Malcolm before you go ! Donation by Syd Martin 29/09/09  

£25.00

Following my Macmillan trip to Mexico earlier this year, I know how hard you have to train to succeed. Keep up the excellent work ! Steve Donation by Steve@Rabbits 17/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Very good luck - I am sure it will be worth all the training. Donation by Greg Craig Waller 16/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Like I told Krystyna, don't forget about the brakes. Dead jealous, have a great time. Donation by Leon Ruiz 15/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

this is great, i hope it all goes well. Donation by Trisha 14/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

What a fantastic thing to be doing! Donation by Adrian Graffy 07/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Thanks for a great presentation at Noddfa, Howard & Mary Donation by Howard Sherman 17/08/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Wow Anne - you never cease to amaze. What an adventure and a great cause. Donation by Leo Marland 12/07/09  

£50.00

Great cause - go for it! Donation by Brid Fitzpatrick 01/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

The wheels on the bike go round and round and round and.......... Donation by Everest explorer 25/05/09  

£20.00

Go for it Anne Donation by Grannette 15/05/09  

£500.00 + £141.03 Gift Aid

You must try the cigars Donation by Castro 15/05/09  

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