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On the 28th of July, 2008, I will set off from St. Malo in France, on my bike, with the intention of covering the approximate route of the Tour de France, some 2,000 miles, to raise money for the Brain and Spine Foundation (registered charity no.1098528). It is a charity that seeks to provide care and support for the sufferers of brain and spine conditions,  such as the sub arachnoid haemorrhage and the stroke that sadly killed my father and grandfather in December 2005.

The money raised from my sponsored ride will help the Brain and Spine Foundation to continue to provide a national focus for research, education and information which aims to improve the quality of life for people with over 200 different types of neurological disorder such as brain tumours and epilepsy. The charity runs a helpline run by neuroscience nurses, so that a newly diagnosed person, or his carer, can get the advice and support he needs.

The Tour is legendary, it is both a physical and mental challenge - and that’s for those athletes who are able to train every day of their lives for the ultimate cycling prize. Although I will not be cycling at the same speed as these professionals, it will be an equally daunting prospect for me. Over 28 days I will cover around 2,000 miles, taking in some of the most intimidating Col’s that the Tour has to offer, enduring French summer heat, and finishing along the Champs-Élysées to considerably less applause than that which the racers are greeted with!

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to donate: Brain and Spine Foundation will receive your money electronically and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in Gift Aid will be added to your donation at no cost to you.

Thank you in advance. Any support, however small, will be greatly appreciated.

20/03/2008 - Featured on page 2 of the Shrewsbury Chronicle. Try and pick up a copy, otherwise I will get a photo of it up soon.

26/03/2008 - I'm now in the Shropshire Star. Will get photos of these articles up as soon as possible.

08/04/2008 - Thanks to the Old Salopians for getting this up. I hope it will attract some more interest, as well as drawing in some more donations. http://www.osclub.org.uk/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.content&cmid=36

22/04/2008 - A massive thank you to Jim McFarlane of Endura for agreeing a very generous clothing deal.

24/04/2008 - Another thank you to Matt Hart of Torq Ltd for his offer on energy bars and drinks.

I managed to get round to it! Donation by Amanda 06/01/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Donation by Jean Jones 11/10/08  

£100.00

Thanks to those who attened the shoot for their generosity Donation by Mr N Aubrey Clay Pidgeon Shoot 11/10/08  

£1,000.00

Well done, hopefully see you soon Donation by Alex Thorpe 03/10/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

well done nick Donation by Jeremy 05/09/08  

£60.00 + £16.92 Gift Aid

was good to meet you Nick - well done on your amazing achievement! Donation by Sarah Gray 02/09/08  

£20.00

Keep it up! Donation by Nick Thompson 10/08/08  

£10.00

Good luck Nick! Donation by Jeremy Barnes 03/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Looking good in the lycra! Good luck for the rest of the trip. Donation by Andy Erskine 03/08/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

All the best mate. In the words of Lance himself, "Pain is temporary". So vas up and you'll be sweet Donation by Jeps 23/07/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Very best of luck - we will be thinking of you Donation by Beth Peak (and Colin and Jacky) 13/07/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Lets hope there are nettle bushes on your travels. Good Luck! Donation by Amy Ling 09/07/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Best of luck - hope you get around the whole thing! Make sure you take plenty of ointment for saddle soreness.... Donation by Katie and Ed 09/07/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Donation by Kate Monson 08/07/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

enjoy if you can nick and good luck Donation by Christopher Iggulden 07/07/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Good luck mate - looking forward to you starting! Donation by Alex Lockey 04/07/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Daniel Smith 26/06/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck and best wishes from all at Cothill and Sauveterre Donation by Cothill Educational Trust 17/06/08  

£100.00

We`re all proud of you Nick. Good luck and take care. Donation by Prue 13/06/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Best of luck and keep that Kiss playing to keep you in the mood! :D Donation by Holly Tattersall 06/06/08  

£10.00

Good Luck Nick - Looking forward to you joining our team when you get back Donation by Samantha Start 27/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck mate, u could listen to the 300 soundtrack to give u inspiration! Alex and Em Donation by Alex Binns & Emily Daniel 20/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I'm sure it'll be a walk in the park for The Ace Donation by Freddie Young 19/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

if i can, more will follow, see you in france Nick! There will be a bidon waiting at the other end! Donation by hunterdoug 17/05/08  

£25.00

Great achievement mate, good luck. Donation by Gareth Griffiths 17/05/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Great effort. Good luck! Donation by George Stern 17/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Mike 16/05/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck Nick! Donation by Vicki Selby 14/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck m8! Donation by Abe Baguneid 22/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck nick, coming around London this summer? Donation by Pepe 22/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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