James Cunningham is fundraising for Hospitality Action

James Cunningham's Fundraising Page

Etape du Tour

on 20/07/2009

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Raising money for

Hospitality Action

Charity Registration No. 1101083

Hospitality Action is the hospitality industry benevolent organisation, helping past and present workers of all ages who are in crisis, such as the bereaved, the ill and the disabled. HA currently offers financial aid and information, and also supports a youth guidance scheme educating on alcohol and drugs misuse.

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James Cunningham

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Raised so far: £1,244.00

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My story

I will be cycling the Etape du Tour in Provence on 20th July which takes in one of the stages of the Tour de France for mere mortals. While it is only 108miles the total climb is 3,500metres with the last 22km rising 1700m to the top of Mont Ventoux. The added pressure is the broomwagon which "sweeps" you up and eliminates you if you are not riding fast enough!

Please sponsor me in aid of Hospitality Action. There is a magnum of champagne for whoever most closely predicts my time in hours, minutes and seconds so if you fancy your chances please add a guess in the comments column - please check no one else has already picked that time. As a guide in 2006 I did the Etape, a 120 mile route in the Alps, in 9 hours 37 minutes. Feel free to put "Swept" or "Puncture" and the time after the start if you think that I won't make it.

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	Well, finally I've got round to it Kindest regards Donation by Chris Bowman 13/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done James Donation by Glenn & Bryony 18/08/09	£25.00
	....so is it the Himalayas with Cav next? Congratulations that man! Donation by simone emmett 01/08/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	I don't believe for a minute that you will be swept up! I guess 9hrs 23 mins. Donation by Mike & Jane 17/07/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	James good luck, you should be faster than Paul. My estimate: 8.48. All the best Donation by Rainer 16/07/09	£20.00
	I thought the idea was a relaxing summer ! - best of luck. Donation by andrew mooney 16/07/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	James - wish I could remember what you did it in last time....! But think you'll do it sub 9 hours so will go for 8hr 51 mins. Good luck! Donation by Jane, Mark & Isabel 15/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Anonymous 15/07/09	£25.00
	Good luck James 8hrs 45mins - you fool! Donation by Lee Mowle 14/07/09	£50.00
	Donation by Anonymous 13/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Best of luck James. You'll do it in 8 hours 58 minutes Donation by Ian, Deirdre & Jack 13/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Drivng up it last year was a struggle for the hire car - best of luck. I predict 8hr 50min Donation by Guy & Farida 12/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Dont you remember last time! i'll guess 9hours Donation by Peter Hyde 10/07/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	I saw Mt Ventoux from a distance of about 40 miles away last year James on our holiday - I remember thinking it looked big! Enjoy! Yours, Alan Donation by Alan Sides 09/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Very best of luck James Donation by Nicola Kreft 08/07/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Good luck - I'm going with 9 hours 13min. I thought you said "never again".....? Donation by Francine Davis 07/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	I guess 4 hours and 35 minutes Donation by George Weston 07/07/09	£50.00
	Don't let the sweeper bus catch up with you! best of luck. Al & Tony Donation by Alison Scott-Bishop 06/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Stay with the Peloton and go for the sprint finish when it is least expected, very best of luck. I am confident you will reach the top! Donation by Tony Moore 06/07/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	We think you are mad (but we find Broomwood Rd steep!?) - but have come to expect no less from you! We think 9h 22m Donation by The Broadleys 05/07/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	I have no idea how long such a thing takes. I think the training will/should be spot on. So 7 hours dead !!!! Donation by Richard McEvoy 03/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Can't believe you are doing it again! Good luck. Donation by Ann Elliott 03/07/09	£50.00
	Donation by Anonymous 03/07/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck James - rather you than me! I'll go for 9h 25m Donation by Brian May 03/07/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	My guess is 7 hours 42 minutes. Good luck James! Donation by Charles Hobson 02/07/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	I think your mad, but go for 8 hours 53mins and 30 seconds Donation by Carolyn Liddiard 02/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	James, make sure that saddle is not too harsh and that you can sit down when we see you at Epsom! I say 9 hours 10. The Stewarts Donation by Kay Stewart 02/07/09	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	Good luck James. See you at the start, race you to the finish. 7hr 45min Donation by Paul 01/07/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Fantastic effort - good luck! Mark. 9hrs 40mins Donation by Mark Hale 01/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	so 7hrs 36 minutes! Enjoy the ride and the view from the top. Donation by Nick Kirkbride 01/07/09	£44.00 + £12.41 Gift Aid

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