The day after Vietnam, it was the toughest challenge. Thank you for visiting my fundraising page. Please dig deep and sponsor me online - there's still time.
How am I feeling now it is all over? Exhilarated, proud, exhausted - the bike ride in the remote north provided a test of my fitness, fortitude and resilience.The Vietnam challenge is 700kms uphill, the equivalent of riding up Everest, in 108 degrees of heat and three days of tropical rain storm - we chased a typhoon up the Da valley.
I'll update the blog - www.travelupdate.blogspot.com ASAP.
I am paying for the trip myself, so all the sponsorship will go to Macmillan, the cancer support charity, and I'm delighted and grateful to report that with donations offline I've hit my target.
And this is why.. when my dear Dad died just before Xmas last year 2005 Macmillan supported my sister and me in caring for him. Thankfully his his final illness was not long, but we needed help, and Macmillan complemented the care from the NHS. We are grateful to them, and this ride is designed to help repay an emotional debt.
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.
So please sponsor me now!
Many thanks for your donation; it does mean a great deal to me to know I have your support.
Raised:
98%
Raised so far: £2,960.00
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I hope you have a comfy seat on your bike :) Goodluck Donation by Briony Pope on 05/03/07 |
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Go for it Rick-well done for the efforts. Donation by Christine S on 26/02/07 |
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Good luck, hope there are downhills as well as uphills Donation by Clare Combie on 25/02/07 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Good Luck! Donation by Sam Carrington on 23/02/07 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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All the best on your trip, Richard Donation by Mary Pavey on 21/02/07 |
£50.00 |
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You've come a long way from your earliest cycling. Donation by Stafford and Janet on 13/02/07 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Good luck matey! Donation by Joe Meaney on 12/02/07 |
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Enjoy the ride! Donation by Jay on 29/01/07 |
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remeber after uphill there's downhill - checvk your brakes Donation by jane hall on 24/01/07 |
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Good luck and, please God, no saddle sores! : ) Donation by Celeste on 23/01/07 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Hope you achieve your goals. Donation by Giselle and Ian on 23/01/07 |
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Waw how great, Best wishes and Good luck Rick :-) Donation by Nuha on 23/01/07 |
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What a star! Donation by Sarah on 22/01/07 |
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Think you're wonderful! Donation by Cathy Leigh on 22/01/07 |
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Enjoy the views... Donation by Mac on 17/01/07 |
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Good Luck Rick!! Donation by Liz N on 15/01/07 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid |
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All the best Rick! Donation by Jo S on 15/01/07 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Enjoy the ride! Donation by George Whitehead on 15/01/07 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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May all your mountains be molehills Donation by Kathy P on 12/01/07 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Hope you've got a comfy bike seat ! Donation by Lizzie Prescott on 12/01/07 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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We're expecting regular travel updates! Donation by James E on 11/01/07 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Go Rick - great trip, great cause... Donation by Sian on 11/01/07 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid |
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get started on the training - NOW Donation by Richard on 11/01/07 |
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| * Total raised online: | £2,355.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £605.00 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £2,960.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £538.72 |
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