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My story

 
For 2 weeks in September 2007 we will be cycling the length and heights of the Pyrenees to raise sponsorship for a number of worthy causes.
This trip will take us nearly 600 miles, and we will be climbing at least twice the height of Everest, so it will be quite a physical challenge, especially for a group of men with an average age of over 40!! Our route will take in many of the climbs made famous by the Tour de France, including the Col de Tourmalet (2115m), Col d'Aubisque (1709m) and the Col d'Aspin (1489).

Jeremy Rushton, age 43, is a self-employed Geologist with a long-held enthusiasm for cycling, having cycled as his main form of transport for most of his life. A veteran of many cycle adventures, he says this may well be his toughest yet!

Why the Pyrenees?
Well, back in 2004 another group was facing the final day of their successful Land's End to John O'Groats cycle when someone asked "what shall we do next?". After a moments hesitation Jeremy said "well, I had this plan to cycle the Pyrennees back in 1986 ....".
Some of that team can be found in this team ...

Why I Can?
Jeremy has chosen the I Can charity as his main target for sponsorship. I Can is the children's communication charity, which works to foster the development of speech, language and communication skills in all children with a special focus on those who find this hard: children with a communication disability. This charity is close to Jeremy's heart as his eldest child has a learning delay which lead to communication problems. Having seen the benefits of therapy for such children, Jeremy is keen to support I CAN's work to help more children benefit from specialist intervention at an early stage.

Other Charities
Other charities are being supported by the other team members, including:
The British Heart Foundation
The British Kidney Patients Association
The Prince's Trust
CATCH

If you would rather sponsor one of these other charities you can follow the links on our event home page:
Le Knees 2007

This also contains lots of info on the riders, our training and on the route itself.

Thank You!
Thank you for visiting my fundraising page. 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: I CAN 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.
The Le Knees 2007 Team

From Toppers Hair Studio Donation by Sue 07/11/07  

£100.00

Well done - you are mad Donation by Wendy 07/11/07  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Hope Les Knees are in ggod shape: Well Done!! Donation by Liz n Dave L. 12/10/07  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Donation by Sunnybank School and LU 11/10/07  

£60.00

Well done! Donation by Anne Mc 11/10/07  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Congratulations on your achievement Donation by Ray Markham 03/10/07  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Well Done here's your completion bonus.See you soon Donation by DI The Outlaw 22/09/07  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

This is from Guy too! Well done and congratualtions. Sorry this is so late! Donation by Sally 22/09/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Only mad dogs and cyclists go out in the mid-day sun..... Donation by Ed 12/09/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck Donation by Moray 07/09/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by anonymouse 07/09/07  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

You must all be mad but if it's madness for a good cause I'm all for it!!! Donation by Ben Summersell 05/09/07  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck and enjoy! Donation by Rhona 05/09/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Ian 05/09/07  

£30.00

All the best Donation by Derek 05/09/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck Donation by Andy Rushton 02/09/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

I see the names on the Road Now: Merkx, Indurain, Pantani, Armstrong, RUSHTON Donation by CarlG 31/08/07  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

good luck Donation by dave ches 30/08/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck! Donation by Louise Napier 30/08/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Bon courage and let's hope the wind blows in the right direction! Donation by Evelyne 30/08/07  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Donation by Ron 29/08/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

break a leg - or should that be twist a knee?! xx Donation by Marc & Katie 28/08/07  

£70.00 + £19.74 Gift Aid

Best of luck and hope you enjoy it. I'd love the downhill bits but couldn't manage the uphills! Donation by HBB, Footie, Kadi & Low Light Images 16/08/07  

£20.00

Go the Purple Peril. Donation by rosie 10/08/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck, have fun! Donation by Supporter 10/08/07  

£20.00

Good Luck,and Keep Safe Donation by Di The Outlaw 10/08/07  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

May the wind be ever at your back. Donation by The Bidie In / Home support 08/08/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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* Total raised online: £870.00
  Offline donations: £400.00
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