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Lee Rimmer and Phill Warburton have been working together for twenty two years.  Sixteen years ago we started Specialist Frame.  As well as cycling to work we have both taken part in various charity rides and also cycle in our spare time.  

 

Lands End to John O'Groats (LEJOG) has been discussed many times during these rides.  As we could not come up with any more excuses not to do it we decided 2012 was the year.

 

LEJOG is one of the ultimate achievements for any cyclist so we decided to rise to the challenge.  Hopefully raising some money for Stick 'n' Step - a local childrens charity in the process.  Phill has been cycling since he was in short trousers and Lee took up the sport a few years ago.

 

The trip would normally take two weeks but because of work commitments we are planning to complete the route in eight days.  Day five of the trip is the longest stage which will take us from Hightown (our home town) to Langholm in Scotland!  138 miles including climbing Shap Fell.

 

We have planned the 918 mile trip for the first week in June, taking advantage of the two day bank holiday for the Queens Diamond Jubilee.  We will set off from Lands End on Saturday 2nd June and arrive in John O'Groats on Saturday 9th June.

 

Training for the trip has involved us taking the long way home from work (twenty miles instead of seven) every day, and cycling one hundred miles plus at the weekend.

 

When selecting a charity to ride for we looked for a cause that would benefit children in the local area.

 

We will be cycling to the following itinerary:

 

Day One: Lands End to Morton Hampstead - 118 miles

Day Two: Morton Hampstead to Elberton - 121 miles

Day Three: Elberton to Whitchurch - 112 miles

Day Four: Whitchurch to Hightown - 52 miles

Day Five: Hightown to Langholm (Scotland) - 138 miles

Day Six: Langholm to Dunkeld - 132 miles

Day Seven: Dunkeld to Bonar Bridge - 136 miles

Day Eight: Bonar Bridge to John O'Groats - 109 miles

 

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Stick 'n' Step

Stick 'n' Step

Charity Registration No. 1136997

Stick 'n' Step supports children with cerebral palsy from across North Wales and the North West of England to help maximise their independence through providing free conductive education therapy. Since 2002 the charity has grown from strength to strength, now supporting 70 children every week.

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Hi Phil..as promised...would have been more if you didn't drop me every time we meet on the road!!:-) Well done mate..excellent effort

Donation by Dave Burns on 06/07/12

£10.00

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Well done Phil & Lee hope your both well, probably the worst week of the year to make the challenge, wish I could have been with you ! Dave

Donation by Dave Monaghan on 23/06/12

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well done lee and phil that is some achievment get some work done now you skiving pair of ;;;;;;;;;

Donation by kevin kilbane on 21/06/12

£20.00

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Very well done. Great cause :-)

Donation by Ken Chadwick on 12/06/12

£20.00

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Well done! Hard work but worth it.

Donation by Elaine Sammi and Charli on 10/06/12

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Good Luck! Hope you have a great time and raise lots of money for Stick n Step.

Donation by Beth Sime on 05/06/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Good luck and have fun!

Donation by Rob,Rich,Liz,Julie on 05/06/12

£55.00

+ £13.75 Gift Aid

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Well Done!

Donation by Irene & John Donnelly on 05/06/12

£10.00

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Keep up the good work!

Donation by Steph & John Donnelly on 05/06/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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why didn't you tell me you were going?! Was just pumping my tyres up! Good luck!!

Donation by stephen Large on 05/06/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck!!!!!!!!!!!

Donation by Debbie Large on 05/06/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by gary sutton on 04/06/12

£35.00

+ £8.75 Gift Aid

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good luck lads

Donation by mark mchale on 04/06/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Ged Brennan on 03/06/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck lads and enjoy it

Donation by Mark Kelly on 01/06/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Lee and Phill

Donation by Jayne Burrows on 31/05/12

£10.00

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Good Luck to you both.

Donation by Sheila Darbyshire on 31/05/12

£10.00

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Good luck Lee and Phill

Donation by Pam Burrows on 31/05/12

£10.00

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Donation by Keith Green on 31/05/12

£50.00

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Good luck lee & Phil Love Leanne & Charlotte x

Donation by Leanne Rimmer on 31/05/12

£10.00

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Good Luck Lee and Phil

Donation by christopher roberts/Sandra Roberts on 28/05/12

£20.00

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Amazing challenge! Good luck and stay safe x

Donation by Vicky & Martin on 23/05/12

£20.00

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nice shorts

Donation by colin darracott on 21/05/12

£50.00

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Best wishes!!!!!! X

Donation by Lisa Johnson on 17/05/12

£20.00

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Good Luck, Safe trip and keep your buttocks well lubricated !!!!

Donation by Bernard Appleton on 26/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£570.00
  • Offline donations£1,095.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£1,665.00
  • Gift Aid£130.00

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