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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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What took you both so long?! Well Done! Donation by Dave, Jane and Rebecca on 31/07/08

 
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Congratulations John, WELL DONE. You have started something now! Donation by Kim Chas Nicola Gemma & Ben on 31/07/08

 
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Congratulations, great effort!! Donation by Chris Guillaume on 21/07/08

 
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Top effort Donation by Spike on 19/07/08

 
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Well done John Donation by Chris Adams on 08/07/08

 
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Well Done Donation by Gillian McCullough on 04/07/08

 
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Congratulations & Well Done Donation by Mum & Keith on 28/06/08

 
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To Celebrate Your Anniversary - Congratulation Donation by Joyce & Arnold on 28/06/08

 
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for the weekly MI Donation by Steve on 28/06/08

 
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I know you have already done this so I won't wish you luck but I hope you are not too knackered now. Well done. Donation by John White (Melton) on 19/06/08

 
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Whilst drinking ourselves silly ... we spared you a thought and collected £100 Donation by Dave Brown - party collection on 17/06/08

 
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Hope you have a comfortable saddle, wish I was there to ride along - Good luck Donation by Nick Tolley on 14/06/08

 
£50.00

Great effort John, best wishes for the finish Donation by Andy and Sue Greenwood on 14/06/08

 
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All the best John! You will be glad to get back to work for a rest!!! Donation by Lyndsey Hamilton on 04/06/08

 
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Good luck guys, feel free to pop in for a drink on the way past! Donation by David Bryan on 04/06/08

 
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Fingers crossed for good weather for your trip. Best of luck. Donation by Deb Duncan on 02/06/08

 
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Hope all goes well for you both, well done and good luck! Donation by Kay Bufton on 01/06/08

 
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Ha, your actually doing it, it amazing what one comment can do! Enjoy Donation by Matt Langley on 31/05/08

 
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Good Luck! Donation by Laura Deane on 30/05/08

 
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Hope the saddle is nice and padded Donation by Richard Coward on 30/05/08

 
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Great Cause, Best Of Luck Donation by Colin Tilley on 29/05/08

 
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John Wayne rides again... Donation by Duncan Prosser on 29/05/08

 
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good luck take lots of vasaline Donation by gordon lutton on 28/05/08

 
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So glad it's you doing this. Donation by Nick Potts on 23/05/08

 
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when you get to us your almost there. Donation by mucky pups/ marion & lorraine on 20/05/08

 
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