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My story

 

NOW CYCLING!!!!

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Our Story

It’s difficult to know where it all started, but I think for me it was when my son decided that he wanted to ride through and over thePyrenees.  Having seen him dust down his old bike and the poor state it was in, it soon became clear he needed a new one. Being the caring thoughtful father, ( I hope he is reading this!) I offered to go halves with him as long as I could ride it when he got back. My loving Son thought it was a good idea that I paid half, but was quick to respond that he thought I would never ride it!

Well I am fast approaching 50 and being almost two stone over weight, I could see his point. But I wasn’t going to back down from that challenge – Little So and So!  My thoughts soon extended to who else I could rope into this and Peter sprang to mind!

Peter has also had the privilege of passing through the 50’s barrier and like myself is carrying an extra pound or two.  My first ride out was horrendous, we did an 11 mile ride and I thought I was going to die. Peter looked how I felt. 

We have now done a few charity rides, Peter has lost 3 stone and I have only lost a stone, so I assume my metabolisium is much better at adjusting!!  - Ha Ha or it could be down to work rate. I take my hat off to Peter he has really risen to the challenges.  Somewhere along the way we came up with the idea to do Lands End to John O’Groats, which is about a 1000 miles.

Peter’s daughter Chloe is actively involved with Conductive Education and introduced us to Megan Baker House (www.meganbakerhouse.org.uk).  Having heard and seen some of the excellent work they do, we were overwhelmed and keen to help.

Megan Baker House is a fantastic cause and I applaud you all to dig deep and support us.

Thank - You

John & Peter

 

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Good luck form Ritchie&Trish Donation by Tricia thomas 18/04/08  

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Good luck guys!! Don't forget the Hillman Minx. Hope you have better brakes this time!!! Donation by Stuart Ramsden 16/04/08  

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Good Luck! Donation by Sam Allen 15/04/08  

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All the best! Donation by Mike Hutton 04/04/08  

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Good luck, make sure you do enough training! Donation by Helen Barker 31/03/08  

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All the best! Donation by Dave Smith (EIB) 31/03/08  

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Best of luck and king regards Donation by Simon Hughes 31/03/08  

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Hope you use chaffing cream! Donation by Steve Holland 28/03/08  

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Good luck! Donation by Steve Beighton 28/03/08  

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Good luck John. Sponsored by Vaseline I hear! Donation by Ken Leitch 28/03/08  

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I'll be sure to have a water pistol with me as Im driving around the country- just in case we pass. Good Luck. Donation by Jason Wheelhouse 28/03/08  

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I've got some inner tubes you can have! Donation by Ben Clarke 28/03/08  

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You will earn this! Next time try a sponsored walk,it is much easier! Donation by Phil Brace 03/03/08  

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Nutter !! Good Luck Donation by Mark Morley 03/03/08  

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you must be mad, but the best of luck Donation by Amanda Parry 29/02/08  

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at least you can blame a sore bum on the cycle ride!! Donation by Dave Crick 29/02/08  

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What's that famous quote about a journey of 1000 miles? Donation by Jim & Phyllis Kay 29/02/08  

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You'll never walk the same again! Donation by John B 28/02/08  

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Best Wishes cycling past all those pubs and chip shops !! Donation by Dave Brown 26/02/08  

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Mad Fool! Donation by Mark Woods 25/02/08  

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Good Luck Boys - rather you than us! Donation by Caroline & Malcolm 25/02/08  

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Good Luck Langers!! Donation by Steve Barnett 25/02/08  

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