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As a passionate football fan, nature lover and triathlete I have been left with no choice but to swim, cycle and run my way to the 2010 World Cup in South Africa!! Departing from Cirencester on the 1 of October I will have 8 adventure filled months to cycle 19,000 kilometres across 2 continents and 21 countries, swim 20 kilometres across the Strait of Gibraltar - one of the world’s busiest and roughest shipping lanes and run 90 kilometres in the world’s oldest and largest ultra marathon – South Africa’s Comrades Marathon (www.tri4africa.co.uk).

Normally I wouldn’t ask for charity donations but in light of the magnitude of the challenge that lies ahead this seems like a fantastic opportunity to raise a significant sum for the charity Re-Cycle. I initially set a target of raising £1 per mile of this epic triathlon for Re-Cycle  (enough to found a new partner project in Africa) but in the light of the overwhelming and extremely generous response, I have increased the target to £1 per kilometre (with your help we may be able to fund two projects!), so please give generously to this great cause - rest assured I will be seriously made to sweat for it!!

Re-Cycle carry out fantastic work collecting, renovating and shipping second hand and unwanted bikes to partner projects in Africa. The bikes are then given to people in need so that children can travel to school, health workers reach remote regions and people gain access to employment and basic food and water suppliers. Bike mechanics and technicians are also trained at the projects, helping to provide local employment and promote this fun and sustainable form of transport across Africa!

Cheers for your support,

Rob

P.s. If you would like to find out how to donate old bikes to charity please visit:

South East Region - www.re-cycle.org

South West Region - www.thebristolbikeproject.org or www.jolerider.org

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I can't quite believe you've survived so long on your own so well done and enjoy the marathon! See you in a few weeks Donation by Rick and Michelle on 25/05/10

 
£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Donation by Jenny Pohl on 24/05/10

 
£15.00
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Glad to hear you've made it to South Africa in one piece! Good luck with the run & enjoy the football! Donation by Heather Stevenson on 21/05/10

 
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almost there pedders. Donation by David Gibson on 21/05/10

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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A huge well done for the swim and cycle. Good luck with the run! xx Donation by Sarah Lansley on 20/05/10

 
£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
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Keep on pedaling/running Rob! I have been informing my class of 10 yr olds about your adventure and they are impressed!! Donation by Maryam Ben Rabha on 20/05/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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Congratulations on (very nearly) making it Rob - what an amazing effort! I hope your last leg (and legs!) are fine as you race to the finish line! Donation by Emily's Matthew on 17/05/10

 
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You're an inspiration! Donation by Judy Blakey on 17/05/10

 
£20.00
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sorry its not much, but good luck and well done! Donation by Toby Hooper on 07/05/10

 
£3.00 + £0.85 Gift Aid
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Good Luck! I am friends with Marie and Sam and am amazed with what you have achieved! Not long left... Donation by Belinda Ritchie on 03/05/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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Hi Rob! I've been following your trip and it looks amazing! However, your adventures make me feel like a lazy slob... Good luck for the last miles. xxx Donation by Becky Wheeler on 26/04/10

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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Go Bert, i'm truly in awe of what you have done!! Hope you've got plenty of malt loaf left! Donation by Emily Cook on 26/04/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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Fantastic effort Bob, truly inspirational stuff - this has even got me into cycling and i'm actually training to do some triathlons myself! Donation by Dilmun Leach on 12/04/10

 
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Donation by asdas casad on 02/04/10

 
£2.00
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Hello, I'm a friend of Sam and Marie's and I think what you're doing sounds amazing! Enjoy watching England kick some USA ass. Donation by Madeleine Leary on 17/03/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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Congratulations for all you have achieved so far and the best of luck for the rest of the journey. Donation by Margaret Hopkinson-Wooley on 17/03/10

 
£20.00
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Donation by Patricia Donohue on 06/03/10

 
£20.00
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Keep up the amazing achievement, Rob. SA (St Andrews College & Driekoppen/Kopano, UCT in particular) can be very proud of you. ATB. Doc Caldwell Donation by Robert Ian Caldwell on 06/03/10

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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Keep that rear end padded! I used to baby sit you whilst playing farms in the attic,Ham.Well done Rob. Donation by Dave and Lois Freeman on 06/03/10

 
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You're doing great - keep pedalling Rob! Donation by Reg & Brenda Stevens on 04/03/10

 
£20.00
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Keep going darling! Sorry it couldn't be money dosh- Alexacellent work x x x Donation by Alexa Gray on 03/03/10

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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What a trip we look forward to a Ham evening hearing all about it first hand! Donation by belinda coote on 01/03/10

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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Rob - Sounds like you're doing the toughest part now. I am inspired by your efforts. You will deserve very smooth tarmac when you finally reach it!!! Donation by Ben Laurence on 01/03/10

 
£149.00 + £42.03 Gift Aid

Donation by martin humphreys on 17/02/10

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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Well done and glad to hear that the older generation are keepingup the standards expected of our generation!! Enjoying the blog! Donation by Mark and Mary Davenport (and all the Busbys) on 03/02/10

 
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