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Helen Elks-Smith and Julie Collins are taking part in the London to Paris bike ride in June 2008. 


It takes 4 days to cycle from London to Paris.  Right now  (January 2008) this seems an impossible task.  But nothing like as hard as having breast cancer.  1 in every 9 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lives.  So for all the women that we know and love who are affected by breast cancer we will make it to Paris.  Help us by donating what you can, large or small, every penny counts!


Day 1: London Greenwich to Dover where we finally get a rest as we sail across to Calais (95 miles)
Day 2: Calais to Abbeville (75 miles)
Day 3: Abbeville to Beauvais (70 miles)
Day 4:  Beauvais to Paris, finishing at the Eiffel Tower (65 miles)


Yes that really does add up to over 300 miles!!! So please sponsor us, the more we raise the easier each of those miles will feel.

February 2008:  So far we have managed to ride 50 miles, that was back before Christmas.  With the weather and the christmas pudding it has taken us a few weeks to get back into training....... Sunday saw us manage 30 miles - not bad in the cold and wind although we were completely exhausted afterwards!  Just a bit more training needed.


Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Breast Cancer Care will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

Many thanks for your support.

Helen and Julie

Well done! Donation by Pat Jevons 26/06/08  

I don't think we'll put you in charge of the cycle routes in Devon this summer! Donation by Rebecca Elks 11/06/08  

I think you are fantastic to go for this!! We will all be waiting when you arrive back home with ice packs for your botty's!!! x x x Take Care x x x Donation by Mandy from pottery! (and also her mum!) 10/06/08  

Good on yer both - make us all proud. No pressure ! Donation by Danny Allen 13/05/08  

You are crazy, but I am filled with admiration - good luck - we will be thinking of you and are already looking forward to the bum-sore tales Donation by Katherine 05/05/08  

fingers crossed for good weather good luck Donation by A palmer 27/04/08  

good luck helen and julie hope you make it. Donation by peter smith 26/04/08  

Just think how toned your bums will be! Donation by Michelle Parkes 22/04/08  

Good luck! Donation by Tilly and Charlotte 21/04/08  

Donation by cherry 21/04/08  

Good Luck - look forward to hearing all about it! Donation by Spencer Jones Family 20/04/08  

Good luck. Donation by Anne 20/04/08  

Invading France by bicycle? With English Onions? Donation by gareth@eifrag.com 20/04/08  

"way ta go" Donation by paul buz 19/04/08  

Wish I was coming with you ....well maybe not!! Donation by The Axe-Browne's 19/04/08  

Good luck to you both! Donation by Michael Palmer 19/04/08  

You are both mad but brilliant! It's a great cause. Good Luck Donation by Grace Akred 19/04/08  

Donation by James Bloomer 19/04/08  

Good luck to you both! Donation by Nina 19/04/08  

Best wishes to you both - And remember to enjoy the experience Donation by Paulette 31/03/08  

Do hope you've invested in plenty of padding in the 'rear' area! Huge admiration for your efforts x Donation by Ange Powell 11/02/08  

All the best. Am pretty sure Eurostar do some good deals on the route you are taking.... Donation by Brendon Perkins 10/02/08  

Just stop taking in so many tea rooms on route and you'll be fine!! :-) Good Luck to you both! Donation by Plesteds 08/02/08  

Donation by Woodgates 04/02/08  

What a fantastic event to do for such an important charity - good luck! Donation by Camilla Du Boulay 04/02/08  

I looked at the map - downhill all the way?? Donation by Jo Waymouth 03/02/08  

Hi Girls, I'll be thinking of you whilst I'm sitting watching Corrie. Go gettem!!! xx Donation by Amanda Buckley 31/01/08  

Thank you Donation by Liz Perry 26/01/08  

good luck Donation by elemental systems 21/01/08  

good luck take care stock up on chocolate to keep you going Donation by jenny rogers 19/01/08  

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