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My story

 

Hi and thank you for visiting my fundraising page

On the 17th May this year I set off on an epic cycle ride from Biarritz in France.

At around 5pm on 23rd May I, along with 22 other saddle weary souls, rode into the harbour at Barcelona having covered 430 miles through the Pyrenees mountains in (literally) all weathers.

 

Notwithstanding the massive physical effort involved (the climbing was around 27000 feet - roughly equivalent to Mount Everest!), we had encountered rain, sleet, snow and ice, thunderstorms, gusty winds and hot sunshine.

 

I must admit to having found my mental and physical limits on the notorious Col de Tourmalet (especially having had to take a 17 mile diversion in order to climb it from the  more difficult West side) about a mile from the top.

 

Luckily for me I had a mental image of me telling my little boy that I'd had to quit....and that was enough to get me to the summit! I was broken, but buoyed by the fact that surely it couldn't get any worse than that!

 

Thankfully, it proved to be the worst day and although the rest of the journey was still very tough, we were prepared to take on anything that Mother Nature put in our way.

 

You can't, unfortunately, do anything to help in the recovery of my aching limbs or my battle weary bike. 

You can, however, help to make the countless hours of pain worthwhile by making a donation.

Please dig deep and sponsor me online.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: The Children's Trust 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.

Ian

Good Luck Uncle Ian x x Donation by Roger,Denise,Emma & Beth. 20/05/08  

£10.00

beer and vasoline wiil be ready for you on your return Donation by steve greenwood 15/05/08  

£45.00 + £12.69 Gift Aid

best of luck, ian Donation by sue nelson 15/05/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck ,ride on! Donation by paul the angel 14/05/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

My Soulmate, Our arms are around you all the way, you show them ! Remember nobody does it better. Please come back in one piece. XXXX Donation by Debs & Joe 14/05/08  

£50.00

Good luck ! Donation by Rachel & John Staples 12/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Great job well done! Donation by John Livingston 12/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Remember the sun block for ya bonce, my friend. Us solar panelled sex Gods have to look out for one another. Rock on! Donation by Tenacious Simon D 09/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

All the hairy, boyyyyyy - sorry it's taken a while to do this. May the force be with you. Donation by Obiwan Ken Shabby 06/05/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

I will share your pain, safe in the knowledge that it is your pain and not mine. Won't share your ointment though. Donation by Alex los Non-Athletico Bansteado 06/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Go, go, go Playboy.....no need to wish you luck as I know you will finish. Fantastic personal challe Donation by Duncan Budd 02/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Ian, you may need it. Enjoy it and have fun if you can! Donation by Lifetime Financial Management Ltd 02/05/08  

£300.00

Good luck. A real lifetime experience. We'll be routing for you through the mountains ! Donation by Simon and Sally Fishburn 30/04/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Go Miller! We wish you and your blisters all the best in this great cause! Donation by John & Gill Thompson 29/04/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Best of luck, take care & have fun! Donation by Mandy and Phil 27/04/08  

£50.00

good luck - you must be mad!!! Donation by Kirsty Lambert 24/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Enjoy ! Donation by Kevin and Paula 23/04/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Have the ride of your life!! Good luck Ian, drinks are on me Donation by Susan Harding 23/04/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

What an amazing thing to do...Well Done! Donation by Sharon Bolt 23/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Have a great time Ian Donation by Harvey turtle 23/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck rather you than me Donation by gary 22/04/08  

£300.00 + £84.62 Gift Aid

At last, you've got rid of the stabilisers! Donation by Claire Miller 20/04/08  

£20.00

Good luck Ian just keep thinking what goes up must come down!!!!! Donation by Keith Laycock 15/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Think of the beer at the end! Donation by Keith Halstead 15/04/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good Luck - enjoy the experience of a lifetime! Donation by Lasertech Gatwick 08/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Best of luck matey, although I 'm sure you wont need it! Donation by Tracey Evans 08/04/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Remember, you don't have to peddle down hill. Good Luck. Donation by V (otWFC) 06/04/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Go Hoogeeeee Boy! Good luck mate. Great effort. DK Donation by DK of the WFC 05/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

If this morning is anything to go by - I would lay off the fried breakfast and cofffee for a while ! Donation by Breadstop Limited 03/04/08  

£25.00

A good pair of shorts and the right food will see you through. All the best on the ride and for a great cause. Donation by ROSS SAVAGE 31/03/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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