Why bowel cancer?
In 1978, my father died of bowel cancer.
Why now?
Now, 30 years on, I am riding 3200 miles solo from Land's End to John O' Groats around the west coast of Britain to raise money to help fight the illness. I hope to help raise not only funds but also awareness of an illness that still affects too many lives.
Why the west coast?
The coast of Devon and Cornwall, Wales, the Lakes and the highlands of Scotland were some of my father's favourite places, and it seems a fitting way to remember him.
I'll be posting photographs from my trip on my website so you can see why these parts of the country were his favourites. Much will have changed in 30 years, but much more will have remained memorable and beautiful.
Why should you help?
If you knew my father, you'll want to sponsor me.
If you know someone else who has died from bowel cancer, you should sponsor me too. My ride is for them and for their family too.
If you don't know anyone who's been affected by bowel cancer, then you should sponsor me because you are clearly a lucky person, and I'd like some of your luck to come with me on my trip!
So, what's this trip going to be like?
Do you know, I haven't a clue!
Ok, I know it'll take me about 55 days, cycling 60-70 miles a day. I know I'll have a couple of rest days in there somewhere, so I can recharge my batteries and, let's face it, get my bum out of the saddle.
I know that, because I am doing it solo, most of the time I'll be on my own, and that will probably be the hardest part. If you know me, you'll know I like to talk to people, so I'll probably be bursting to talk to the first person I meet at the campsite or in any town I ride through. I'm hoping that at least some of them will be journalists, so I can spread my message and help raise even more money.
I know I'll be tired, emotional, rather sore and possibly covered in midge bites by the end, but I'll have seen some of the finest sights in our country. I'll keep a blog so that you can find out what it's like as soon as I do.
Your photographs are amazing, can I buy prints?
Why, thank you! Yes, I'll be selling prints from my trip, and this should also raise money for Beating Bowel Cancer. I'll post more details when I have them.
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Raised so far: £2,922.00
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See you when your down this end?! utmost admiration for this feat. Ride safe Donation by Sam & Helen from Cornwall on 06/03/08 |
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good luck - take some thermals Donation by Concretesuperhero on 06/03/08 |
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Good luck! Donation by Monjur on 06/03/08 |
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Good luck, Nick! I struggle with the 10-minute bike ride from home to office... Donation by Peter Demian on 06/03/08 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Donation by Lisa on 06/03/08 |
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All the best. Ride safely! Donation by Roger on 06/03/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Good luck! Donation by Cath on 06/03/08 |
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A very worthwile cause; cancer has touched so many people; looking forward to the photographs Donation by Mike on 06/03/08 |
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good luck Donation by matthew frost on 06/03/08 |
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Go for it Nick! Donation by Andy Dainty on 06/03/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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We have every faith in you. Good luck and all the best. Donation by Tamsin and Jules on 05/03/08 |
£64.00 + £18.05 Gift Aid |
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Good luck, you're soooo brave! Don't forget to honk at the hunks as you pass 'em (for me of course! Donation by Melanie on 05/03/08 |
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Good luck Nick, we are very impressed! Donation by Hazel and Reg on 05/03/08 |
£32.00 + £9.03 Gift Aid |
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I'll be there all the way with you. Be brave and brilliant - I am very proud of you. Donation by Jacqui on 05/03/08 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Good luck buddy! (You crazy man!) Donation by RobAndLaurie on 05/03/08 |
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All the best mate! x Donation by Lisa R on 05/03/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Good luck! Donation by Mark Key on 04/03/08 |
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This is brill! Enjoy it! Donation by Fiona on 03/03/08 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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I'll second, well, third that. You go me boy! Donation by Emmylou on 26/02/08 |
£32.00 + £9.03 Gift Aid |
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you're just popping out for quick bike-ride then! you're at the top of the slab, enjoy the journey as it unfolds :-) Donation by Claire on 26/02/08 |
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a pound per undred miles? veeery reasonable. allez belgian bob, tu est un legend.. Donation by davey boy on 25/02/08 |
£32.00 + £9.03 Gift Aid |
| * Total raised online: | £2,922.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £0.00 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £2,922.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £738.41 |
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