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JULY 09 UPDATE: WE DID IT!!!

 

Dear Sponsor

Cycle Ride: Edinburgh to Limoges (France), 25 June - 2 July 09

In June last year, I took part in The Race Against Time (TRAT) cycling 874 miles from Land's End to John O'Groats in just 6 days. I did it for the sporting challenge and to raise £10,000 for the Bishop Simeon Trust and their HIV-AIDS work in South Africa.

Well, I am not having a rest this year! I am again following last year's draconian 4500 miles training programme in order to prepare for this year's challenge: an 800 miles cycle ride between Edinburgh and Limoges in just 8 days. I am doing this to attend my sister's wedding on 4 July, and to raise money for Bethany Christian Trust.

Bethany Christian Trust is a Scottish Charity with an aim to relieve the suffering and meet the long-term needs of homeless and vulnerable people. Bethany provides a wide range of care services, including street work, accommodation and housing support, to empower people to live independent, hope-filled lives: http://www.bethanychristiantrust.com/sevenlevels/

So gone are the racing bikes, support team, organised 6 meals a day, sports massages and cosy hostels. I shall do this "Mark Beaumont" style: 100 miles a day on a touring bike, unsupported, sleeping on the roadside, washing in rivers, and... shaving on arrival (preferrably before the wedding). Two other cycling maniacs will share this epic ride with me: Neil Brown my good friend and TRAT companion of last year, and Craig Hall (colleague, friend and... touring virgin) who will do the UK leg of the trip.

I am targeting to raise £2,000 or more for projects funded by Bethany and would be extremely grateful for any support you could offer. This is my online personal sponsorhip account. Donating through this site is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Bethany Christian Trust 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 dig deep and sponsor me now! In doing so, you will help Bethany give homeless and vulnerable people hope and a future.

Thank you.

Pierre Puyrigaud

PS: Oh! And yes: I am doing this DRUG FREE (but cannot guarantee abstinence from camembert and fresh baguettes once we have crossed the Channel...)

Off-line donations:

£70.00 - Erica Stuart

£40.00 - Colin Cumberland

£40.00 - Francis, Lindsey, Rachel, Daniel & Benjamin Cummings

Well done! Sorry we missed you leaving the harbour. Donation by ANDY ALLIN 07/07/09  

Good luck Pierre Donation by Steph Dunlop 01/07/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Almost as hard as moving to NY! We have to eat bagels instead of baguettes, mon dieu. Donation by Lucy Raimes 30/06/09  

£20.00

Good Luck Pierre Donation by Herbert and Marianne 29/06/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

We're thinking of you - hope you have a safe ride and enjoy the time with your family. Donation by Stewart and Jean 25/06/09  

£50.00

I don't think I need to wish you luck for the ride as I know you'll 'walk' it! Good luck with the comfy beds though! See you soon.. Donation by Gemma & Colin 25/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Pierre..sounds like a great challenge - Scott (A friend of Gill's) Donation by Scott Falconer 25/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck and best wishes to you from Scott, Clara, and James x Donation by Scott Curran 24/06/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good Luck! Wishing you sunshine all the way! x Donation by Emma Walker 23/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Mark Sawyer 23/06/09  

£100.00

Inspirational stuff - good luck with those roadside ablutions! Donation by Graham Hill 19/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Heather McCracken 15/06/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

all the best-'on yer bike' Donation by Brian and Pam Hall 15/06/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Bonne chance, mon ami Donation by Mike and Sally Bonar 12/06/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck, Pierre! Donation by John and Sheryl Richards 10/06/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

All the best. You'll be in our thoughts! Donation by von Barsewischs 09/06/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Another Great Expedition - Good Luck! Donation by Hamish Martineau 09/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

A quand le Tour de France? Bonne Chance Donation by the Chadwicks 08/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

May the bumps be smooth. Donation by DB 08/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck with the ride - lucky it is down all the way Donation by Anonymous 07/06/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Tu fais pas un détour? Donation by Francois et Catherine 07/06/09  

£50.00

bon chance - may a tail wind always be with you Donation by Charles & Liz Walker 07/06/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Enjoy the ride! Donation by McArthur family 03/06/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Allez, Allez, Allez - mad Frenchman Donation by Graeme & Alison Marshall 01/06/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Make sure you've plenty of padding in yer pants! Donation by JM 29/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Don't forget the vaseline Donation by Ade & Ruth Smith 28/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Bon courage - let me know if you find our Scottish summer en route! Donation by Mike Adair 26/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Professional cycling awaits you? Donation by John Speake 25/05/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

You are crazy or inspiring - not sure which! Donation by Amy-Joy Reilly 20/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Bon chance! Donation by Charlie Fleming 04/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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  Offline donations: £150.00
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