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I'm delighted to report that the ride was successfully completed. Thank you all for your support (it's not to late to add a donation!) and if you'd like to read and see more of our trip then please visit www.bike4charity.org.uk

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Thanks for visiting my fundraising page.

In May of this year, together with friends, Derek Noble and Trevor Biddle, I shall be cycling a 750 mile (1,200km) route from Montpellier to Rome. The three of us last undertook such a challenge in 2005 when we cycled from Gillingham, Dorset to Madrid (see photo to the left). On that occasion we each chose a favourite charity to support, and we're doing likewise this year.

For several years I've been a keen supporter of the Wessex Neurological Centre's 'Smile4Rich' Appeal, and on this occasion I've chosen this very worthy charity to benefit from donations pledged in support of my efforts.

Derek will be riding for the Tuberous Sclerosis Association, and Trevor will be supporting the Alzheimer's Society, and our collective goal is to raise a minimum total of £6,000 for our chosen good causes.

We'll be setting out from Montpellier on May 19th, and hope to arrive in Rome on May 27th, meaning we'll need to cover and average of close to 85 miles (135km) per day - which will in turn mean spending around 6-7 hours per day in the saddle!

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: The Wessex Neurological Centre Trust (WNCT) gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

So please be generous with your support. Every penny will help the WNCT achieve it's ambition to provide enhanced care for patients or to fund research into a whole range of neurological conditions!

For further details of my chosen charity, please visit www.smile4rich.co.uk

For further details of the ride itself, please visit http://www.trevorbiddle.fotopic.net/ 

Thank you!

PS> I'm very grateful for the support of The Rotary Club of Guernsey who have generously donated sponsorship of £250 and expressed their wishes for us to "Have a safe trip". Many thanks!

PPS> A big thank you to Rangers A & FC committee for the small change collection they did at their annual presentation night while I was away on the ride, collected £106.00. Thank you also to the many family, friends and work colleagues who were very generous with their donations.