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My story

 

Thanks for visiting my fundraising page. I can confirm that I am now home safely and managed to complete it in 98hrs. We were lucky with the weather although clear blue skies and 30+ degree temperatures made climbing the mountains hot work!

Thank you all for your support. Hx

I think I had a mad moment when I decided to do this ride; especially after reading the bit "this is one of those 'do before you die' events" but hey ho, how hard can it be!!  So 718 km in 100hrs (4 and a bit days!) across the Pyrenees, 18 major mountain climbs,  including such Tour legends as the Peyresourde (1569m), Aubisque (1709m) and Tourmalet, which stands at a whopping 2115m above sea level!!  I saw it as a great way to get fit and have a challenge (just a bit!) and hopefully raise some money for a very good cause.

I intend to cover the majority of costs of doing the event myself so that your donations actually go to Fairbridge.

If you know of anyone else who would support me then please forward this link onto them

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Cheers for your help.

Helen

Love the outfits ! Well done. Donation by Adrian 17/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Congratulations on a great ride Helen. Am proud of you. Speak soon. xx Donation by Caroline Maggs 30/06/09  

In the wake of the tour greats, enjoy each pedal revolution and smile every minute at your insanity Donation by Tom & Sandra 30/06/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

well done !!! fantastic job you must feel great. Heres to your next challenge... Donation by Louise Barber 27/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

In memory of CTC rides in Norfolk some 25+ years ago - enjoy it ( I know you'll finish...). Donation by Chris K 15/06/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

have a fantastic time. You will be great. Enjoy! Donation by Carol Davis 05/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Let's hope the training in 'Les Peaks de Dorking' pays off Donation by Peter Hazlehurst 05/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Rather you than me - good luck Donation by Peter Torry 01/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck & have fun! Donation by Tricia (BLFRS) 27/05/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Just remember Vietnam and sing, she'll be coming round the mountain... Donation by Zoe 22/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

You are crazy. Good luck Donation by Howard & Theresa 16/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

go girl! Donation by caroline 12/05/09  

£10.00

don't let anyone hide in your pannier Donation by Lucy 06/05/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck Helen Donation by Mike Webster 05/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

H - You Can Do It !! Donation by John Barlow 05/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

How Hard Can It Be ?!!! GOOD LUCK Donation by Nige & Sue 04/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

You must be mad!!! xx Donation by Tony B 01/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Helen Donation by Keith Donnelly 30/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Helen Donation by Tom Hudson 22/04/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Great effort ! Good luck ! Donation by Hugh & Rosemary 16/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Having cycled a mere 35 miles with you this weekend, I take my hat off to you ! It's a serious challenge but there's no doubt you'll do it. Donation by Lou (again...!) 13/04/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Crazy lady...... remember to try and enjoy it! Donation by Caroline 10/04/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Hope you've got cleats for all those hills...?! Donation by Jess & Ken 29/03/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good Luck our Helen :-p Donation by Simon R 29/03/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Helen......and most of all enjoy! x Donation by Jackie Howe 27/03/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Helen.... Donation by Farayi Manyika 23/03/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck and hope it's not too sunny! Donation by Mike Sharman 20/03/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Makes the London to Brighton look a bit tame! Good luck. Donation by Dave Towler 20/03/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

a special saddle ? or you'll end up walking like Max Wall! Donation by Matt,Lynnie,Fin and Florrie 18/03/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

We'll sponsor you only if you sponsor us?? Good luck anyway!! Donation by The Ryans 18/03/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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