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My story

 

We are cycling from Ghent to Aix (Aachen) following the hoofprints of Browning's riders commemorated in his epic poem "How They Brought the Good News fromGhentto Aix". Our ride, which takes place in September, is commemorated in a specially commissioned poem by Gabriel Chanan which starts

They sprang to the saddle with vigour and glee

Justin and David and Malcolm all three

All in the cause of the MRBA

Follow me, Malcolm cried, for I know the way.

We retrace the hoofs of the original riders

That’s fine, said the others, what better to guide us.

They peddled, they peddled, they peddled so fast

with David reliving his marathon past

and Justin performing spectacular stunts

when Malcolm called out between quizzical grunts:

although I have followed just where the map led

I could swear that last signpost saidLutonahead

The full poem is available from m.rigg@psi.org.uk

The picture was taken after we ran for MRBA in the 1998 New York Marathon

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Justin Gutmann, Malcolm Rigg and David Smith

I'm feeling sore just thinking about it! Bon voyage! Donation by Peter Jenkins 04/09/07  

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I'm sure it would be quicker on the train, but good luck in any case... Donation by Keith BAILEY 04/09/07  

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Good cycling - well done to all for doing it at all, and all for a good cause Donation by Ruth McNeil 04/09/07  

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May your tyres remain inflated all the way. Donation by Anonymous 04/09/07  

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Have fun and hope David's football stories aren't too bad... Donation by Rupert Anderton 04/09/07  

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Good luck chaps - be easy on David... Donation by Martyn Richards 04/09/07  

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Good luck! Donation by Carol Timson 04/09/07  

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Good luck, watch out for the cobbles! Donation by John Backhouse 04/09/07  

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Good Luck! Donation by Vichi 04/09/07  

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Good luck guys. Donation by Christine Green 04/09/07  

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Good luck Donation by Lyn Allen 31/08/07  

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Good luck, don't let Malcolm lead you astray Donation by Laurance Gerrard 29/08/07  

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Bravo heroes ... (it was G's poem that convinced us) Donation by jane & norman 27/08/07  

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Good luck and all best wishes. Hope it won't be too painful !! Donation by Pat Molloy 23/08/07  

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Good luck guys! Donation by Leon 23/08/07  

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Enjoy yourselves, lads. Donation by JOHN SAMUELS 23/08/07  

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Good luck! Donation by Peter Mouncey 23/08/07  

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Good luck and It's a far far better thing....Love Liz Donation by Liz Nelson 17/08/07  

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£10 of that's for Sudocrem. Bon chance! Donation by Gail Caddy 16/08/07  

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Yellow jerseys all round! Donation by John Downham 15/08/07  

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Wish I was coming with you - enjoy! Donation by nigel Spackman 15/08/07  

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remember the Chamois Cream :-) Good Luck! Donation by Alan & Janet Morris 15/08/07  

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Best of luck Donation by Emma Sayers 14/08/07  

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Good luck to all 3 of you. I will buy the beer in Berlin Donation by Mike Cooke 14/08/07  

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Good luck guys. Donation by Ian Brace 31/07/07  

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