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Hadrian's Wall 09

A Brand New Challenge for Charity Adventure! 

 

We're cycling 175 miles from Ravenglass to Tynemouth over the Hadrian's Cycleway route which takes in breathtaking scenery as we pass through the Lake District and over the Pennines. The ride starts on Friday 16th and finishes on Sunday 18th and each night we meet up with our very own Tour Bus near places where we can shower, change, eat, drink and generally have a good time whilst rasing a load of cash for Parkinson's Disease Society!

 

We're leaving from Xscape Castleford 8:00pm on the evening of Thursday 15th October by Tour Bus so that we can get to the start point at Ravenglass in time for a good night's sleep before we have to start cycling!


      Friday 16th October - Early o'clock: Starting at the Roman Bath House, we head off for Silloth, a little over 53 miles away, where we stay for the night in the tour bus. The sight of Silloth will come as a welcome relief for the riders!

      Saturday 17th October - Morning arrives and we'll set off for Greenhead some 61 miles away. This will be the hardest day of the 3 as we cycle (or walk!) up some pretty steep climbs including the Banks. We'll stop for numerous photo opportunities...

                          Sunday 18th October - After another night's sleep we'll set off for Tynemouth, approximately 60 miles away. There's a tough start to the day with the climb out of Greenhead but there'll be a fantastic descent into the South Tyne valley at Haltwhistle. Then the route undulates to Bardon Mill where it climbs steadily up the north flank of the South Tyne valley to a summit at Smith's Shield before a thrilling descent to Vindolanda, which must be paid for by a very stiff climb up to the highest summit of Hadrian's Cycleway at Crindledykes - 256 metres above sea level. The last 23 miles is a nice gradual downhill run to the coast where we'll dip our front wheels into the North Sea before we rush to the nearest fish and chip shop!!

                         

                        Costs are £30 entry fee and £125 for accommodation and transport.


                        We're raising money for the Parkinsons Disease Society (http://www.parkinsons.org.uk) which is a charity very close to my heart as my Dad was diagnosed with Parkinson's 7 years ago. If you can't come please remember to sponsor us a few quid below!

                        Anyone is welcome on this ride and novices are encouraged to join! It's a little tougher going than our other rides but a great event to test you!

                        Register your interest now at CharityAdventure.org.uk - there are still places available!! :o)

                        Email matt@charityadventure.org.uk if you have any questions, I'm always happy to help.

                        Next Step: Click on the link below, click the Register button and complete the form online! How 21st Century is that? :)

                        http://www.charityadventure.org.uk/hadrianswall2009.aspx

                         

                        Read about some of our previous rides and get further details about up and coming charity events on our website. You could even sign up for our next challenge to help raise money for a good cause!!

                               *                         charityadventure.org.uk

                        or see our JustGiving pages for our previous events here:

                               *                         http://www.justgiving.com/amsterdame09
                               * http://www.justgiving.com/sea2sea2008
                                 * http://www.justgiving.com/amsterslam09

                        Well done Matt! Donation by Ian McCargo 02/11/09  

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                        well done Matt - don't know how you all managed it. Good for you - we're proud of you. Hope to see you soon xxxx Donation by Your sisters xxx 26/10/09  

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                        Sponsorship from my boss! Donation by Jade Rolph 25/10/09  

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                        Well done Jade. Donation by Jonathan O 25/10/09  

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                        Updating my offline collections - thanks to Emily, Ockie, Bella, Steve and James! Donation by Dan Kiernan 23/10/09  

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                        Go, go, go! Good luck all! Donation by Neil Saunders 15/10/09  

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                        Meant to do this weeks ago and then realised it was today! I know the weather is naff - but good on you! All the best..... Donation by Marie x 15/10/09  

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                        Good Luck to Jade & Lesley! You can do it! Donation by Di Keal 14/10/09  

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                        so so jealous, as if i'm running a bloody half marathon instead!!enjoy..xxx ps. ian i feel you may owe some c2c sponsorship!? Donation by Sian 13/10/09  

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                        Wishing you all fun and success - will be thinking of you (that you're all mad...) - don't forget the deep heat! Donation by Min x 12/10/09  

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                        Have a safe trip Lesley, and enjoy! Hope the weather will be on your side. Donation by Rosl Schatzberger 11/10/09  

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                        Good luck going up all those hills, Lesley! Donation by Alan George 11/10/09  

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                        Have a safe ride Lesley, and enjoy (if possible?) ! Donation by Rosl Schatzberger 11/10/09  

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                        Hi Dan, sounds like fun. Or really hard work. Got my Cyclescheme application approved this week. Will keep you posted. Good luck! Donation by Luke Kiernan 09/10/09  

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                        Last bit of my car-boot money, which had somehow gone astray! Donation by Jade Rolph 07/10/09  

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                        Good luck mate - great cause and i agree with your dad's comment. Donation by Tom Burnett-Godfree 07/10/09  

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                        Donation by Joanne Hawes 07/10/09  

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                        Great cause Nick, best of luck. Lisa Donation by Lisa Neale 05/10/09  

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                        I can't believe you're doing this Nick, you crazy crazy man! Best of luck! Donation by Hannah Gradwell 05/10/09  

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                        Go for it Nic, enjoy the experience - don't forget the vaseline and baby lotion! Donation by Peter RIvers 05/10/09  

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                        You mad thing, Lesley! Go for it. Donation by Linda 04/10/09  

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                        Good Luck Ben and all you other crazy people Donation by Denise Nicholls 02/10/09  

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                        Good luck Jenny & Ian Donation by Mike & Geraldine Carpenter 29/09/09  

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                        Enjoy and stay safe. Donation by Kyle Hawker 29/09/09  

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                        Go for it Jade!! I want a running commentary when you complete! Donation by Gwen x 26/09/09  

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                        Hi Dan, Best of luck - least I could do after you sorted out Essex CC for me! Cheers Mike Donation by Mike Simpson 25/09/09  

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                        I wish you the very best of luck Lesley. It's a big task so well done for taking part and enjoy it. Kate Donation by Kate White 24/09/09  

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                        For pie lover Gary and chums. Donation by Ed & Mel 23/09/09  

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                        Good Luck, Ian and Jenny - hope the weather is kind. Donation by Mark Smith 23/09/09  

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                        Good luck, Dan. Donation by Amy Richardson 23/09/09  

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