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UPDATE

We made it!  Finally rode in to John O'Groats on Tuesday 4th November, just before 3pm.  It was wet, misty and cold, but it didn't matter ... we'd set out to cycle 1000 miles for charity, and we had!                      

Background - why we are doing this ride

To cut to the chase, in October this year, we aim to cycle the near 1000 miles from Land's End to John O'Groats (LeJog), as a charity ride, to raise as much as we can for the Multiple Sclerosis Society.   Of course, many have cycled this route before, but for us it will be all the more challenging, as we both have physical disability.  In 1994, Anthea was in a major car accident, and sustained a broken back and serious head trauma.  Her life changed dramatically, she was forced to retire from teaching, and she has since learned to cope  with the lasting effects of her injuries.  In 2005 Richard was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, and now suffers from greatly reduced mobility, severe fatigue, and unusually with MS, has  become partially sighted and registered blind.  This has meant he has had to retire from his career as a police officer.

So the only way to undertake this ride is on a tandem, and because  of our physical conditions and the need for greater stability, we will be riding a specially designed tandem trike, with the two wheels at the front!  We will set off from Land's End on the 1st October 2008, and aim to ride 35 - 50 miles a day, with frequent recovery stops!  At this pace, we should make it up to John O'Groats by late October, with hopefully our sense of humour still intact!  We hope  you will feel inspired to sponsor us in this adventure, and help us  to raise as much money as we can, to support the excellent ongoing work of the MS Society, and their funding of research into effective treatments and a cure for this debilitating condition.

A big thank you to all those who have sponsored us so far, your generosity is very much appreciated.  We really would like to raise as much as we possibly can, and continue increasing our total ... so if you haven't yet sponsored us, and would like to ... please just click on the 'sponsor us now' button above, and help us raise even more.  Can we also encourage you, if you feel able, to pass the link to our webpage on, to any friends and colleagues who you feel may be interested in supporting us in this charitable venture.  Thank you!   

(Donating through 'Justgiving' is quick, easy, and totally secure.  It's also the most effective way to sponsor us: the MS Society 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 sponsor us now, and may we thank you for your generosity.

Congratulations to you both. A fantastic achievement. Donation by Paul CPS 28/11/08  

£250.00 + £70.51 Gift Aid

congratulations and very well done Donation by Jonathon Harris 24/11/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Amazing, inspiring! Donation by Gareth 18/11/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done to you both! You are an inspiration to all! xx Donation by Anita & Michael Haydock 18/11/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Many congratulations from us both, we understand how hard this must have been for you, now you can look forward to "leisure" rides in the sun. Donation by Dave & Jan 09/11/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well done, fantastic what you have done Donation by Rob & Julia Tinkler 08/11/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Well done to you both !!! Its an amazing achievement !!!We know it was tough..... but you kept going !!!! you'r both stars!! Donation by Pip, Dilwyn, Jess and Bryn down in sunny Cornwall 08/11/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Our hats are off to you both. It’s totally awesome what you’ve achieved. Lots of love from Ben & Martina. Donation by Ben & Martina Redgate 08/11/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

so very proud of you and this fantastic achievment. sorry that our giving can't be any more but trust it goes a little way to reaching your target xxx Donation by Daimon & Lynda Bessell 08/11/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Congratulations! enjoy a well deserved rest x Donation by The Witcomb family 06/11/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done both of you - see you very soon! Donation by Fiona and John 06/11/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Well done guys - I bet a thousand miles never seemed so far! (oh - it's pretty far afterall!) Donation by Damian & Sarah 04/11/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck - hope to see you on the road Donation by Enid Tucker 04/11/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done Richard and Anthea, very well done, we've been tracking you all the way - nearly there! Well done both. Donation by Anne, Greg, Joe and Ellie Herrmann 04/11/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Hi - We met at the Esso Station at Patcham - Good Luck! Donation by Adam Penwarden 28/10/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I saw you clocking up the miles in New Malden last week, keep it up and well done! Donation by Andrew Mills 27/10/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Why not email iamwally@ntlworld.com when you return and come to Bushy Park on one Sat at 9am - I am sure some of 450 runners there would sponsor you! Donation by Wally 26/10/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Admire you both Donation by Sheila 19/10/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

You are both amazing! x Donation by Anne Cooper 14/10/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Admire you both and wishing you the best of luck on your journey, I know I couldn't do it! =] Donation by Katie (CPS) 13/10/08  

£15.00

Admire you both, hope the weather is kind to you. Good luck Donation by Annabel 09/10/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by ruth and stephen wild 09/10/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

well done to you both! Donation by Nick and Caroline Hooper 08/10/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good on you! Sudocreme is very good for sores bits. Donation by Ruth Cooper (Sarah's mate Anne's little s 07/10/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

full of admiration - look after each other Donation by lucy and david pulford 06/10/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck Anthea & Richard Donation by Irvine 06/10/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Donation by Chris and Mary Harper 05/10/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Hope you're not too saddle sore! Good luck for the rest of the journey Donation by Bill, Rachel, Sam Don & Harry 05/10/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Just keep going...stop when you get to the sea. Donation by Mark & Claire Ralf 05/10/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Please come and visit us when you get back Donation by Delmo and Margaret 04/10/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
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