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South Downs Double

Update: On 27th June I successfully completed the South Downs Double in 23:31 hours.  This makes me the 7th person to have achieved it in a sub 24 hour time.

See http://richardsterry.blogspot.com/ for more information

The South Downs Way stretches 100 miles from Eastbourne to Winchester incorporating 10,000 feet of hill climbing.   Many keen cyclists have ridden the off road route over 2 or 3 days with the extremely fit managing it all in just one day.

Richard Sterry is going for the Double where he will ride from Eastbourne to Winchester and back.  The 200 mile epic journey has only ever been completed by 10 riders with just 6 top athletes finishing within 24 hours.  Following intensive training since October and buckets of determination, he wants to see if a reasonably fit 43 year old can achieve something truly outstanding. 

Riding solo all through the night and most of the following day has its challenges.  Concentrating for 24 hours whilst pedalling up the relentless hills and going through nearly 200 gates will be extremely mentally and physically tough.  MaXx eXposure has provided a set of powerful lights to help him during the long dark hours, and Sauce Consultancy is providing other help and funding.

Richard is raising money for the British Heart Foundation and this is where we need your assistance.  His ambitious challenge deserves all the support you can give for such a worthy cause.

Please consider what you can give, then double it for this Double epic ride.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: British Heart Foundation 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.

Recently there have been problems with the JustGiving site.  If you are unable to donatel online, I have a paper form at work, or you can email me at richard@sterry.org for more contact information.

For the latest information and ride report, check out the blog on http://richardsterry.blogspot.com

Well done Richard, sorry for the delay! Donation by From all at Blue Cube Connections Ltd 21/10/09  

£75.00

Donation by Euan Doig 24/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Richard, It is a Great Achievement, and Inspiration to many others. Weldone! Donation by Ravikumar Pasumarty 16/07/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Well done; a great achievement! With best wishes from Eleanor & Clive Donation by Clive Brooks 13/07/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Congratulations from an Amberwood couple. Donation by Edouard Sefton 11/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

This donation is due to Ebay member Fastonabike - thanks very much for buying the wheel, Richard & Jon Donation by Jon Linscott 09/07/09  

£90.00 + £25.38 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous 07/07/09  

£300.00 + £84.62 Gift Aid

Well Done! Donation by Nick Coldrey 05/07/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Well done Richard! Donation by David Motton 02/07/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Donation by David Kiragu 02/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by David Freeman 02/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done Richard. So proud to have been able to help you and witness such a superhuman effort Donation by John Twitchen 01/07/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well Done, Richard! Amazing fitness used for a noble cause Donation by Krishna Sabbineni 01/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by lang kwon 01/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done Richard. What a great challenge set and met...Congratulations Donation by Abder Gharbi 01/07/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Well Done Richard Donation by Helen Houghton 01/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Hi Richard, all the best for the weekend & hope eveything goes well. Donation by Bobby Perumainar 01/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done - looks tough. Donation by Rob 30/06/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Congratulations Richard on your double. Regards Danny Watts Bikemagic reader :) Donation by Danny Watts 30/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done Richard ! What an amazing achievement. Donation by Jacqueline Natt 30/06/09  

£20.00

A staggering achievement, makes my knees wobble thinking about it! WELL DONE RICHARD!! Donation by Russell Hicks 30/06/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Well done, what a great achievement. Donation by Isabel Blazquez 30/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done! Doing the Double in 23hrs:31mins is awesome. Glad you made it. Donation by Mike Griffin 30/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

It was an inspiration to ride with you on the Randonnee. you spurred me on to complete my own 100 miler! Donation by Stuart Brierley 29/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous 29/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done Richard, all that training paid off. Hopefully see you out Wednesday if you've recovered by then! Donation by Gareth Ashton 28/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

£100 as promised for completing within 24hrs (The extra £20 are from Maggie & Elsa :) Very well done XXX Donation by J,T&E x 28/06/09  

£120.00 + £33.85 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous 28/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done Richard, you did a truly outstanding ride yesterday all your planning and prep really paid off! Donation by Jon Linscott 28/06/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Bet of luck, a fantastic effort in aid of a worthy cause! Donation by Neil Newell 26/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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