Raised: 134%
Target: £400.00
Raised so far: £537.50
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My story

 
Thank you for visiting my fundraising page. Please dig deep and sponsor me online.

For those of you who don't know.....

.... I'm a dedicated mountain biker of + 10 years and this summer I've decided to ignore the natural instincts which keep most MTBers away from leg shaving and skinny tyres. I've entered the 2008 L'etape du Tour which is a road cycling event on  Stage 10 of this years Tour de France.

I thought I knew what I was getting myself into, but after spending some time on the road in preparation, the true horror is dawning. I've never ridden in packs of road riders before, I've never ridden 100 miles in a day and I've never climbed a 1500 meter mountain  - this event has about 2000 participants covers 105 miles start to finish and has two mountains to climb!

After L'etape I'm going to Alpe d'huez to take part in the Mega Avalanche - a mass start Downhill Mountain Bike race which starts in the snow at the top of the mountain and finishes at the valley floor 1 hour later (its quite a big hill). Although I'll be back with my mountain bike brethren, it'll be another first for me.

The first week in july is going to be a real challenge for me. I thought this would be a great opportunity to raise some money for Macmillan Cancer Support and honour the memory of my grandpa Jack Wood.

Below are a couple of links so that you can check out the events and see if I deserve sponsorship. If you just want to watch me fall off my bike and break every bone in my body (I'm taking a video camera) thats fine as long as you sponsor me:)

http://www.letapedutour.com/2008/ETDT/presentation/us/parcours.htm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L51D8oI_1mE

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Macmillan Cancer Support will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

If we hit the target I'll shave my legs.

Many thanks for your support.

Sorry I'm doing this so late but at least I know you haven't chickened out of them now! Well done! Donation by Rhi 15/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Hahaha, Woody with shaved legs!!! Donation by Dave Saunders 08/07/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Let em ave ite, don't get your arse out Donation by Peter Hutchins 08/07/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Rich - hope the razor is sharp but I bet it won't make you look any better in a skirt!! Donation by Nick and Nerys 03/07/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck, I hope it goes really well! Donation by Kerry 03/07/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Woody you are a legend and a true hero among men. I hope you keep living the dream dude. I love you man!! Donation by Chris Phillips 03/07/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck for both of them! Donation by Pete 02/07/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Good Luck Richard!! Shall be thinking about you. Donation by Fitch Family 29/06/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Would have been better if you'd taken the session up and the madone down! That'd been a true test :-) Donation by Mark @ Bigfoot Bikes 19/06/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

you're a brave man Rich - good luck and enjoy it! Donation by Clare Gardiner 19/06/08  

£2.50 + £0.71 Gift Aid

All the best for the two races mate. Enjoy sliding down that glacier on two wheels, it looks awesome!!! Donation by Snubs 15/06/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

If they get in your way just ding your bell Donation by Ron & Lorraine 13/06/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I'm torn. I don't want to see you shave your legs, but do want you to reach your target. You better Donation by Taz 10/06/08  

£10.00

Best of luck! Better get training on those Oxford mountains :) Donation by Paul Barnett 07/06/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck Rich! Donation by Katie 06/06/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Rich...don't fall off any mountains please! Donation by Farrah and Wil 06/06/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck mate, ill think of you from the other side of thw world! Donation by Al Bayford 06/06/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Go for it mate! Sure it will be carnage! (HAVE IT) Donation by Joel and Zoe 05/06/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Rich. Don't forget the padded shorts and oxygen mask. Donation by Janet & David Drury 05/06/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck Rich! I hope you get your target. It´s for a really good cause! Donation by María 25/05/08  

£10.00

don't know about the shaving the legs thing ;-) best of luck champion! Donation by isa 25/05/08  

£15.00

good luck mate, i''l be there with you (in spirit!) Donation by Boski 21/05/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

I feel warn out just looking at the route. It is a big step up from riding around Clumber Park Donation by Mike and Andrea Wood 04/05/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck Richard - don't break a leg and take the scenic route Donation by Mollie Wood 04/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Ride out with me! --- in spirit, i won't actually be there Donation by Ad "you're my boy blue" Castle 02/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

good luck, you brave man! Donation by hannah drury 01/05/08  

£15.00

Do the Megavalanche in that jersey and I'll start wearing a frok again. Donation by Paul O'Grady 30/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

your my rainbow in the dark Donation by holy diver 29/04/08  

£10.00

double for silver, triple for gold, quadruple for Gold and staying upright for all riding and drinking efforts. Donation by Stu 28/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

double if you get a silver in l'etape & triple if you match me pint for pint the night after the ride Donation by nigel 25/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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