Paris cycle challenge
Page creator: Michael Beard
Event: 1st august 2007 Brighton to Paris Cycle Challenge
Event Date: 1st Aug 2007
Team Members: Michael Beard
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Receiving my bike from Evans Cycles
About our charity : The Argus Appeal The Argus Appeal
The Argus Appeal's objectives are to relieve sickness, poverty, hardship and to provide benefits for lonely, needy old people and underprivileged children and other persons considered appropriate by the trustees in the Sussex area. All funds raised are used to support causes where they can “make a difference”.
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Fundraising target:  £3,000.00
Our donations to date :  £ 3,895.00
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Our personal message:

It could be the biggest mistake of my life but it was a challenge I had to accept.

As The Argus Appeal entered its 50th year I wanted to do something special to celebrate the occasion.

As you can imagine there was no shortage of suggestions. Some were genuine and tempting, while others displayed a surprising sadistic streak among my friends and colleagues who seemed keen to see me suffer.

Determined to “do my bit” during this special year for the Appeal I decided to do something that fell between the two extremes – in a moment of madness I agreed to join the 50-odd strong band of cyclist who annually ride from Brighton to Paris in August.

It really did seem like a good idea at the time. Spread over three days, and with all day to complete each stage, it shouldn’t be that difficult. Should it?

Well, several weeks into my training, I can tell you that it’s proved far harder than I ever imagined. In years gone by I played a lot of sport. Football, cricket, squash to name just a few, and I expected this cycle challenge to be exactly that – a challenge, but one that would not prove too taxing with a little bit of training.

What I have discovered is the complete opposite. There is no cheating. The simple fact is that if I don’t put in the miles I will struggle and pride, call it stubbornness, will not allow that.

I can now complete a 25-mile ride. It’s not easy, but I can do it. The hard part now will be transforming that into the 50 miles a day I have to do to reach Paris .

And that is where you come in. I am not doing this for fun. I hope my ride will raise money, and a lot of it, for The Argus Appeal and I am asking every one of you to support me by pledging to sponsor my ride.

Details of how you can do that can be found on this page. Alternatively, write to me at Argus House, Crowhurst Road, Brighton,BN1 8AR.

I will gladly accept your sponsorship, no matter how small because every single penny will count. I can assure you that as with all the money raised by the Appeal, every penny that I raise will go to a good cause. 

For those of you who may not know, The Argus Appeal raises thousands of pounds every year for those in need in our community. Your support could help to make a real difference to someone in .

So please give generously. Make sure you visit this page regularly because I will keep you updated as to how you can support and how my training is progressing.

I cannot sign off without thanking Evans Cycles of Air Street,Brighton , for fixing me up with a new Pinnacle racing bike to help me in my challenge.  Already this has really helped my training as has the advice from the expert staff who have been so helpful with tips and advice.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: The Argus Appeal will receive your money faster and, if you are a taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

So please sponsor me now!

Many thanks for your support.  

Michael.

Display Name Date Amount Tax Bonus  Comment
jonb 30/08/2007 £20.00 £5.64 well done michael 
Bob Hoad 28/08/2007 £50.00 £14.10 At last ...the always late Bob Hoad....telling Michael to get on his bike is a pleasure!! 
Margaret Strayton 06/08/2007 £20.00 £5.64  
robert griffiths 06/08/2007 £25.00 £7.05 well done 
Lynne Richards 02/08/2007 £20.00 £5.64 Aller à vélo comme le vent. ..!  
claire, adrian and teddy 01/08/2007 £20.00 £5.64 hope your fundraising goes wheelie well 
Nick Dodds 01/08/2007 £20.00 £5.64  
Michael Shakespeare 31/07/2007 £50.00 £14.10  
Katie Parkinson 31/07/2007 £5.00 £1.41 Healthier activities than Festivals this year then! Good luck 
Kim Protheroe 30/07/2007 £20.00 £5.64  
john pendleton 30/07/2007 £20.00 £5.64  
Sarah 27/07/2007 £10.00 £2.82 Hurry up back the kettle boiled ages ago! 
Ambrose 26/07/2007 £50.00 £14.10 Good luck, Michael 
David Marks 25/07/2007 £100.00 £28.21 Good luck! 
Kevin Boorman 25/07/2007 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck! 
Priory PR & Events 24/07/2007 £50.00 n/a Push those pedals! good luck from the Priory team 
Mark Quinnell 19/07/2007 £10.00 £2.82  
Midnight Communications 17/07/2007 £25.00 £7.05 Wishing you all the best on your journey! 
Chris Lee 17/07/2007 £10.00 £2.82 Good luck, Mike. 
Paula The Journalist Works 16/07/2007 £50.00 n/a Good luck! 
kate parkin 15/07/2007 £10.00 £2.82 good luck! I look forward to seeing the pictures at the end.... 
Ian Murray 13/07/2007 £10.00 £2.82 I'll get it back at the bar - if you make it 
Leaderman 13/07/2007 £30.00 £8.46  
Mark Yexley 12/07/2007 £20.00 £5.64 Good Luck Mike 
James Lancaster 12/07/2007 £20.00 £5.64 Remember your bicycle clips! 
eddie mitchell 06/07/2007 £20.00 £5.64 tute suite mon ami ! 
Rachelle Woolman 04/07/2007 £20.00 £5.64 Lots of luck. I hope you have a comfortable seat! 
Peter Field 02/07/2007 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck Michael - you'll need it!!! 
carol barnes 30/06/2007 £10.00 £2.82 ride like hell 
clare croome 27/06/2007 £20.00 £5.64 Don't forget the Himalayan Herbal! 
Steve Lowe 26/06/2007 £25.00 £7.05 £25 to sponsor your cycle ride there, for you to stay there.... priceless!  
Danny Pike 25/06/2007 £10.00 £2.82 Is this wise? 
Mark Buckle @ North Star Motor Group 25/06/2007 £50.00 £14.10 Good Luck Michael, see you there1 
Jak 22/06/2007 £20.00 £5.64 Just glue a pillow to your saddle and you'll be fine! 
A Wellwisher 21/06/2007 £10.00 £2.82 What do you expect on my wages!!! Good luck  
michael maine 21/06/2007 £20.00 £5.64 All the very best for this! 
Howard Blanks 20/06/2007 £10.00 £2.82 Good luck and thanks for your support. 
anne busfield 20/06/2007 £20.00 £5.64  
Rosemary 19/06/2007 £10.00 £2.82 Love Paris in August 
Norman Dixon 19/06/2007 £10.00 £2.82 good luck  
Warren 19/06/2007 £30.00 £8.46 Go Michael Go. I hope there is a DVD - it would be good to watch on my flatscreen! 
Marcus Naylor 19/06/2007 £20.00 £5.64 Good Luck Michael 
Lyle Acott 14/06/2007 £15.00 £4.23 Give us a wave as you pass on the A27 
Tim Cobb 14/06/2007 £20.00 £5.64 It's worth £20 to know that you will be unable to sit down for the rest of the week 
James Trudgian 13/06/2007 £30.00 £8.46 All the best, it will be a real knee trembler 
Karen Mac 13/06/2007 £10.00 £2.82 Good luck and have fun 
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