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My story

 

So we did it, after a few months training and spending a fortune on bike stuff, on Saturday 6th June, we cycled up the Champs Elysees, around the Arc de Triomphe and arrived at our finish line, the Eiffel Tower having started in London 3 days and 320 miles before.  This was a fantastic experience and something that none of us will ever forget.

I would like to thank everyone for their kind donations so far.  I took on this challenge in memory of my Dad who passed away in November last year.  He was always ready to help people and had some fantastic stories along the way...he lived on three continents in his life, travelled the world and made friends everywhere he went so I figured I should try to try to do something interesting as well!  I'm hoping this will be the first of many, I am already trying to think of what the next challenge will be!

For anyone that would still like to donate, it's not too late.  Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me.St George'sHospitalCharity gets your money faster and, if you're a taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

Thanks again for all of your support and for your generous donations.  All funds are going toward the Neursurgery Equipment Fund at St Georges Hospital in South West London.  Dad spent a week there before he passed away and the staff there were fantastic with him and our family so I can say with confidence that it really is a fantastic cause.

If you would like to support any of my friends who completed the journey with me, please select any of these links:

www.justgiving.com/bhavinpatel3 , www.justgiving.com/paraskothari1 , www.justgiving.com/nahidkausar , www.bmycharity.com/jigs , www.justgiving.com/brionyhorvath , www.justgiving.com/vikashshah , www.justgiving.com/neelshah2 , www.justgiving.com/chetanharia , www.justgiving.com/krupakothari , http://www.justgiving.com/chrissieoconnor , http://www.justgiving.com/darrylhealy1

Donation by Anonymous 06/07/09  

£152.00 + £42.87 Gift Aid

Is this 10p a mile? I'm arithmetically challenged. Well done, though!! Sorry I'm so late... Donation by The other Mary 11/06/09  

£32.00 + £9.03 Gift Aid

Good luck dude! Donation by Richard Barnwell 02/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I'm so proud of you guys! Good luck! And you all thought I was going to be the one insisting on long distance cycling... Donation by Jyoti 02/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

You're a star! Donation by S Conley 02/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Raks Donation by Parit, Nita, Krish, Anisha 02/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Whoo Hoo!! Good luck mate and enjoy the ride but dont forget the Sudocream! Looking forwards to seeing all the fab pictures! Donation by Nadiya 01/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Rambo...good luck mate! I'm sure you'll beat the other boys..wait, it's not a race is it! Donation by Aman 31/05/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Utterly inspiring stuff, Raks - really impressed at your dedication. Well done and good luck! Donation by Claire Higgins 27/05/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

We know it won't be easy but with the training you've done, you'll have no problems. We hope you enjoy the ride Donation by Such, Hilpa and Dhanvi 20/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Ramesh Donation by Priyesh, Bhumika & Hrushil 20/05/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

I'm in awe that someone who didn't own a bike a few months ago is taking on this amazing challenge. Good luck! Donation by Ollythia Edwards 19/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Go, Veggies, Go! Donation by Nitin Mehta 17/05/09  

£51.00 + £14.38 Gift Aid

Best of luck Raks! I could try racing you to Paris in the 55 but I'm sure you will beat me still! Donation by Deepa 15/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Raks! Hope it all goes well - great cause! Donation by Alpa Jotangia 14/05/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Gook luck - and enjoy!!! Donation by Debbie Ward 14/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Go on the Raksta! Donation by Ralph Cox 14/05/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck and I will treat you to the drink of your choice when you finish..... Donation by Katherine R 13/05/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Good luck Donation by Abigail 12/05/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Great effort, good luck Donation by John Liver 07/05/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

good luck raks! Donation by arti shah 03/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

All the best Rakesh, we'll see you at the finish line x x Donation by Kav & Bhav 27/04/09  

£25.00

Presume you will come second like your team Donation by Steve Southall 24/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Move over Lance! Donation by Jenny 21/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck ! Donation by Bharat Mathur 17/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

just hope that there are more downhills than uphills Donation by Paul B 17/04/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck! I think it is brilliant your doing this! Hope you make a difference x Donation by Heather McDowall 17/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Better chance of getting there on a bike than in your car! Bon voyage mon ami. Donation by Tony O'Leary 16/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Donation by Massa & Massi 03/04/09  

£20.00

Donation by Meetal, Richa & Aaryan 03/04/09  

£20.00
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