Raised: 98%
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!

Donation by Kris Thykier 24/06/08  

£250.00 + £70.51 Gift Aid

Good luck Donation by Simon Burrage 24/06/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

I hope you have a comfy seat Donation by Sarah Heron 24/06/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

N.B. More generous than Bertie. Make sure you pick your lycras carefully... Donation by Annabel Merrison 24/06/08  

£50.02 + £14.11 Gift Aid

Good cause, but you must be mad! Donation by Karen Earl 24/06/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

New Lycras and clip on shoes - £175, New Bike - £2,500, Energy bars - €13.24 : Your face at 55mph on the descents - Priceless. Good luck mate! Donation by Christian Pattman 24/06/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Go on my son ! Donation by Tim Chappell 24/06/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Great cause, great job, great big bloody hills. I know a bloke who can supply EPO if you need it... Donation by Matt Dickinson 24/06/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck Henry Donation by Hannah Walker 24/06/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck from everyone at the Club. Donation by Stoke Park Club 24/06/08  

£500.00 + £141.03 Gift Aid

Glad to see you are doing something to help someone else for a change! What is your cut?!! Donation by Ghislain Pascal 23/06/08  

£100.00

Is that all you in that lycra? Donation by Bertie 23/06/08  

£50.01 + £14.11 Gift Aid
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* Total raised online: £8,501.03
  Offline donations: £1,570.00
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £1,916.83

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