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Firstly a giant thank you to all who have sponsored me.160 of us set off in pouring rain [no wind thank God] fron Pitlochry and cycled nearly 75 miles through the mountains. Not the easiest thing I have ever done especially when I got a puncture approx  10 miles from the nearest inhabition!

It took us nearly 6 hours but the first beer on completion was probably the best beer of my life!

The weather did improve through the day and the scenery was stunning but today I am finding it a little difficult to walk

only one accident [not to me] resulting in broken bones and a lot of hurt pride

At least £100000 raised on the day so once again many many thanks


John







The day is fast approaching and preparation has been pitiful!

A 40 mile ride on Sunday made me wish I had a bottom of steel and had not gone out on Saturday night!

The bike is on its way to bonny Scotland where the weather forcast is grim for the weekend..............BUT its too late now so if I am never seen again another big thank you to all of you who have given money to this deserving charity

Photos of before and after to follow on Monday!

 

 

 

I have just sent out my e mail to everyone begging for money and its coming in fast

I just wanted to thank all those who have donated as this really does make a difference to the charity

I did a 45 miler on Sunday into a headwind.Not something I want to do everyday!

However the weight is coming off and i am actually quite looking forward to September

 

Many many thanks again

 

John

 

 

UPDATE on WWW.bigbadbikeride.com

see above for more details of what jolly japes we get up to!

Thank you all who have donated both on and offline.

I am going to update my photo soon with a new me ONLY one chin now having lost nearly a stone in weight due to the training I have undertaken.

I now use my bike to go into town all the time and have realised how much simpler it is than using the car...........I cannot believe I am typing this as a confirmed carholic!You also get to see a lot more of the city

 

However I am not so sure on the ride itself as York is flat Pitlochrie is not!but we shall see

 

 

 

 

Here I go again....Asking for money when times are very tough. However I make no apology as this is a great little charity where every penny raised goes directly to it

We have raised over £550,000 so far and have a target of £1 million from these cycle rides which result in

1. a sore bum

2. sore legs

3. a steaming hangover

4. A sense of profound achievement and thanks

5.A chance to cure something terrible

Life is very tough for kids with these gene issues and there is no cure but the money we raise may find a solution or at least improve the problem so no matter how tough things are for us all economically its not as bad as what they go through.

I promise to keep this page updated with embarrasing photos of my dire training regime so you can all take the mickey out of me next time you see me which must be worth paying for. I am badly unfit and this ride may finally help me to stop smoking and trim excess fat from my once lean and hungry physique [That was in the dim and distant past. I cannot remember when it was that lean and hungry but I can always dream on!] and make me into the object of desire I stil think I am until I catch a glimpse of myself in a mirror. Sound familiar anyone?

All donations are all very welcome as every little helps

Frankly it amazes me every year that despite the fact we are all asked, all the time, to make donations people still do and last year I hit my target and hope to do so again.

If you dont want to donate but fancy a weekend in Scotland in rain and wind [normally] cycling in this event there are still a few places left so call me. Its a fun weekend with lots of like minded, unfit people doing their best to pretend they enjoy cycling and are fit!Then ruining it all at the celebratory dinner!

So please help out if at all possible

Many, many thanks

 

John Reeves

 

 

 

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best of luck hope you finish in one piece Donation by hugh ball on 05/10/10

 
 

all the best John ......bet you'll need a rest and a drink by the finish.... Donation by Anne Gilmore on 12/09/10

 
 

John & Max, Good to see you this morning and best of luck with it!! Donation by Matthew Brouwer on 10/09/10

 
 

Brave man John. Good luck Donation by John Clark on 10/09/10

 
 

Hope goes well and the weather is kind to you all up in Jockland Donation by Matthew Froggatt on 30/08/10

 
 

GOOD LUCK JOHN!!!! Donation by IAIN LEEDHAM on 30/08/10

 
 

It might not reduce the size of your 'pot' but hopefully the Charitiy's. Good Luck!!!i Donation by John Coker on 27/08/10

 
 

Good Luck to you and all the entrants.Hope you complete the course. Donation by Gerald Gaynor on 27/08/10

 
 

Donation by Clifford Edgecombe on 25/08/10

 
 

Fancy doing John O'Groats to Lands End with another old fool. May the wind whisk you around Pitlochry in September for a very worthy cause. Donation by Anthony Glaister on 24/08/10

 
 

You take the low road John. Good luck. Donation by Roger Peat on 23/08/10

 
 

best of luck Donation by stuart paver on 23/08/10

 
 

Rather Bike than Hike! Don't fall off when smoking AND pedaling at the same time. Good Luck. Donation by Michael Kelly on 23/08/10

 
 

Well done John. Just don't overdo it. We need you! Mark Richardson and Anna Thorell. Donation by Mark Richardson on 23/08/10

 
 

Best of luck from Tony Farmer Donation by Tony Farmer on 23/08/10

 
 

Donation by john hewitt on 23/08/10

 
 

Best of luck - we admire your courage! Donation by Norman & Brenda Newman on 23/08/10

 
 

Keep doing it.Good all round! Best wishes for not too much pain. John and Ann Cox Donation by william cox on 23/08/10

 
 

Can we provide stabilisers? Donation by David Turner on 18/08/10

 
 

So the helicopter drops you at the top - then what happens? At least you've got a bit of time to practice! Good Luck!! Bunt Donation by Peter Hague on 12/04/10

 
 

So what's different - We thought you already had all these ailments! Well done and good luck. Donation by John & Linda Norbury on 04/03/10

 
 

Good Luck John, from all at Rollits Donation by Rollits on 19/02/10

 
 

Best of luck - rather you than me. David Grice Donation by David Grice on 15/02/10

 
 

John, A good time to give up smoking. Or should I ask do you smoke afterwards. Colin Donation by Colin Wilson on 12/02/10

 
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