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2009 London to Brighton bike ride, 21st June

I did it!  A total of 104 miles ... 10 to get to the start, 52 miles for the "official" ride, and 42 miles home.  I hit a bit of a wall (metaphorically speaking) at 97 miles, but managed to get all the way home without calling for transport!

Thank you to everyone who has supported me in this venture - the money raised in total will cover the cost of one child's visit this summer, which is fantastic.

This was my first time on the London to Brighton ride, and I rode it with my friend Maurice, raising money for the Mid Surrey Link of Chernobyl Children's Lifeline.

The Mid Surrey Link is bringing a group of 16 children over from Belarus this summer to give them a four-week break from the aftereffects of the 1986 Chernobyl disaster.  It costs about £550 to bring each child over. You can read more by visiting the charity's website.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Chernobyl Children's Lifeline 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.

Thank you for your support.

Philip

Well done Philip! Donation by Steve Valentine 24/08/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Congratulations! Donation by Lucy Downer 02/07/09  

£10.00

Wow... 104 miles, and there was me feeling good with my 3.2 miles to Hurlsey. Well done. Jane T Donation by Jane Tabor 30/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well Done! A great challenge to have accomplished! Donation by Jean Stevens 29/06/09  

£20.00

Philip - 104 miles and13 hours - great effort - very well done! Donation by Evan 29/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Wellllll Donnnnneee Donation by HarryPotterMadPerson 21/06/09  

£10.00

Have a good trip!! Donation by Sue & Nick 18/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Completely mad to turn around an cycle back again Donation by Viginia 16/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

watch out for the beacon!!! Donation by Jane Hodgson 15/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Rather you than me!!! Let's hope the weather is kind..... Donation by Ross 15/06/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

and £1 off for every puncture! Donation by Claire and John 13/06/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Gilly Gay 12/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

will I get a bar of chocolate again? Donation by Peta Matthews 11/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Think of it as 1p per mile for the return trip, and £49 because for all those hours it will not be me with a hard saddle jammed up my ........ :-) Donation by Nigel Howarth 11/06/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Go Guy, go. Donation by Tim Baldwin 10/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

At least going there and back increases your chances of having a following wind part of the way. For the other way, you just have to cycle backwards. Donation by Munch 06/06/09  

£40.00

There and back is ooooooolong way to go in 1 day. A good pair of cycling shorts will make all the difference. Donation by Danielle Lewis 05/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

As Inges personal driver, I have to support you, too :) Good Luck!!! Donation by Sabine 05/06/09  

£20.00

Rolf/Philip, I will sponsor the ride back, however, Philip does not take the training very seriously... Donation by Inge 05/06/09  

£30.00

Go for it, Philip! Donation by Marjan 05/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

... or should you get twice the sponsorship for doing the ride both ways? Donation by Rolf Bickel 05/06/09  

£10.00

Go Philip! CSC Brazil 1 team will be cheering for you! Donation by Mei Selvage 04/06/09  

£10.00

Assume once finished you will use your dinosaur name "Ivorsorearse" Good Luck! Donation by Mary Reynols 04/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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