It is less than two weeks ago, before I go to France to take part in this year's Etape. (106 miles and 7800 feet of climbing, all against the clock)
As a mark of respect to Lance Armstrong and the professional cyclists of the Tour de France, I have decided not to push things too hard and set a new world record for the climb up Mt Tourmalet. ( Obviously I could if I wanted but modesty forbids!!)
As usual my training has been less than ideal but better than most of my marathons, and upon reflection the loss of Krispy Kreme Donuts as my only sponsor may not turn out to be a bad thing. I have been a number of long training rides and have now managed to ride over the elusive 100 mile mark and improve on my climbing technique ( if not swearing every 100yards can be considered a technique improvement that is).
As always there is a healthy sense of anticipation, that all will go well and I will finish before the official cut-off time. In the perfect world it would be cool and cloudy just like Scotland, but chances are it will be hot and sunny. As long as some Frenchman on an old bicycle wearing a beret and a string of onions round his neck does not pass me I will be happy.
If you can manage to sponsor me I will be very very grateful and want you to know I will give 100% on the day and do the very best I can to demonstrate my thanks and gratitude.
I can predict with some certainty that when I finish I will utter the magical words " never again" and that within 48 hours will be planning next year's ride.
Robin
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12%
Raised so far: £1,620.00
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Belated donation due to hols - trust you've finished by now!! Donation by Marian Rasbridge on 22/07/08 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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You are a Succeeder! Donation by L. Vaughan Spencer on 07/07/08 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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Natural Born Winner I salute you! Donation by Rachel T on 04/07/08 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid |
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Good luck - what are you like! Keep up the training...... Donation by David and Maria Stuff on 02/07/08 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Savour every minute of it and share the experience with everyone who cares Donation by David Madley on 01/07/08 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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You'd better do it, seeing as how I'm paying up front! Donation by William Frame on 30/06/08 |
£100.00 |
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Aim high! Donation by Helen Clark on 27/06/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Who Sieger? Donation by Brad Pitt on 27/06/08 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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All the best lucky man! Donation by Brian Marcel on 26/06/08 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Live Strong, Mr. Sieger...and make sure to get a soft seat cushion. Donation by Adam Sakoonserksadee on 25/06/08 |
£100.00 |
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fly robin fly ..up up in the sky Donation by ritchie markenstien on 24/06/08 |
£500.00 |
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have fun. Donation by Helen Hayden on 24/06/08 |
£25.00 |
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Robin who ?.....shouldn't that read Accrington Stanley...very fishy. Donation by O'B on 24/06/08 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Robin, not seen you for a while, it's Lee from gaybuilders.com (username hotbuns1975). Good luck and hope to bump into you in Soho soon.... Donation by Lee McNamara on 24/06/08 |
£25.00 |
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Good Luck Robin! How this weak American money will still help! Donation by Emily from TrainOne on 23/06/08 |
£10.00 |
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I will meditate on your intentions and fix my eyes on your ways. Donation by Stanley Accrington on 23/06/08 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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You're nuts! Donation by Mark Kaner on 23/06/08 |
£100.00 |
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Wishing you an auspicious day for the ride. With metta, fossilmatron Donation by fossilmatron on 03/06/08 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Climb every mountain! Donation by Leslie Weare on 02/05/08 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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good luck Donation by Jon Pierce on 25/03/08 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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What a challenge! Good luck Robin. Go get that yellow jersey... Donation by Paul Deegan on 24/03/08 |
£20.00 |
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Good luck - and sorry that donation can't be larger! Donation by Carol Main on 19/03/08 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
| * Total raised online: | £1,620.00 |
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| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £1,620.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £208.72 |
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