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Target: £10,250.00
Raised so far: £10,071.03
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My story

 

On Sunday 6th July, whilst Lewis Hamilton reigned supreme at Silverstone and Rafa Nadal spent just under 5 hours to defeat Roger Federer, I was taking twice as long to slowly peddle my way up two tortuous  'cols' as I somehow completed a mountain stage of the Tour de France. 

My 165 km bike ride in the Pyrenees from Pau to Hautacam via the infamous and never-ending Col Du Tourmalet (stage 10 of this year's Tour), was made worse by the fact it rained for much of the day, not to mention the cold temperatures and poor visibility at the top of Tourmalet and Hautacam.  

Despite my freezing feet and exhausted body, I completed the course in 9 hours, 58 minutes -  a mere 20 minutes ahead of the broom wagon that sweeps you up if you don't go quick enough.

My ride was in aid of Right to Play. I am attempting to raise £10,250 - £100 for every mile I cycled. If I can achieve this target, Right to Play will be able to reach out to at least 600 more children in Africa next year as a direct result of your donations.

Donating through Justgiving is quick and secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Right To Play gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

Alternatively, you can send a cheque, made payable to 'Right to Play UK' , c/o Pitch PR, 39 - 43 Brewer Street, London, W1F 9UD.

Many, many thanks for your support and kind sponsorship. I promise I wont be doing anything this foolish ever again!

Well done Henry - hope the bum's recovered! Donation by Jane Morgan 26/08/08  

£20.00

Well done, sorry the donation is late! Donation by Stuart Higgins 08/08/08  

£50.00

Well done - what an achievement especially in lycra. Sorry the donation is so late. Donation by Harriette & Richard Murray Wells 07/08/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Thanks for helping us find Neil! Donation by Threshold Sports 06/08/08  

£200.00

Brilliant job, how will you cope without the spandex in your life?! Donation by Amy & Guy Cleaver 29/07/08  

£20.00

Great job Henry! Donation by Chris Timmis 22/07/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Excellent achievement - well done. But be aware Henry; lycra is not a good look for you! Donation by Alison Kervin 20/07/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

mildly impressed Donation by will spicer 17/07/08  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

VERY impressive. Well done Hen! Donation by Kath & Mark S-A 15/07/08  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Formidable!!! Good work Henry! Donation by Joe Hosp 15/07/08  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

CONGRATULATIONS! Very impressive! Donation by Annabelle Fry 15/07/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Magnifique mon brave! Donation by Will Wallace 14/07/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

well done Donation by Will (tall) 14/07/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

well done mate Donation by Connor 14/07/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

great job Henry! Donation by Eirik 14/07/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Donation by Michael Lavelle 14/07/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

sorry for the late donantion, well done Hen. x Donation by Jules Poole-Warren 10/07/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done Donation by Bibbs 10/07/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good luck from the SUPERchicks!!! Donation by SUPERchicks 09/07/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

A true tour de force - massive congratulations Henry!! Donation by Roland & Sophie 09/07/08  

£200.00

Well done Henry! We really appreciate your support. Wonderful effort! Donation by The Right To Play Team 08/07/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Congratulations! Next year the whole tour?! Donation by Brian & Lucy Lock 08/07/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Respect. Donation by Andrew Preece 08/07/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

nice work - hope it went well! Donation by Ben and Zoe Mitchell 07/07/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

sounds like weather was as fun as my cycle! Donation by jonty 07/07/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I'm sure you looked very fetching in your lycra! Donation by Jo Barnes 07/07/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Well done, hope you passed the drugs test Donation by James Chappell 07/07/08  

£250.00 + £70.51 Gift Aid

Ah, a bit late... hope it went well (and you had better weather than we did)! Donation by Will Lock 07/07/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

What is the French for 'do you have any amphetamines?' Donation by Rob Wilson 04/07/08  

£165.00 + £46.54 Gift Aid

Good Luck!! Donation by Racing UK 04/07/08  

£165.00
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