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Raised so far: £1,010.00
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My story

 

Last year we swam in London, cycled to Scotland and ran the Marathon in Edinburgh - all in 5 days.  This year it's one discipline, cycling, but a whole lot more miles.  Well over 700 miles (1120 km) in fact and... we're going to be cycling over 7 of the Tour de France's highest and most famous passes.  From Paris to Nice with none other than the legendary Col du Galibier, the 21 switchbacks of the Alpe D'Huez and the foreboding 2700m high Col de la Bonette to get in our way.  7 days should be enough!

In return, we're asking you to support the Jeremy Willson Charitable Trust.  Last year Jeremy's brother Matt was part of the Edinburgh team.  While I raised money for Cancer Research following the death of my Mum in February, Matt was pedaling away for his twin brother Jeremy who had died, age 30, of vCJD in 2006.

Jeremy's family set up the JWCT to help as many young people pursue the type of ambition that Jeremy was known for.  Learn more here: www.jwct.org.uk

All of the costs of the ride are being paid for by us so every penny of your money is a donation to the charity.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to support us: The Jeremy Willson Charitable Trust 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.

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Best wishes, Simon

just saw your photos - well done - you should put the route map up on FB! Donation by Bethan 24/06/09  

£20.00

I think you will have made it by now. Well done you weirdos. Donation by Andrea 14/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Simon - you are nutter! A healthy nutter though! Look fwd to the debrief. Donation by Simon & Gem 08/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Hope it all went well - looking foward to hearing all about it Donation by Ant & Rose 08/06/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Happy cycling. good luck x Donation by Sarah Cunliffe 07/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I'm upping my donation, cos I found some cash down the back of the sofa!! Hope it's going well guys... Donation by Nick G 01/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Wishing you well in your endeavours. What a challenge you have set yourselves. Many thanks for your support of Jeremy's Trust. Good luck to you. Donation by Tricia Willson 31/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Si & Tim...you're both nuts. Donation by Chris & Sarah 31/05/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Great effort both of you Donation by Paul Grimble 30/05/09  

£30.00

Holy mother - the thought of what you guys put yourselves through brings me out in a cold sweat! You are, quite possibly, my all time heroes.GudLuk! Donation by Lorna Lythgoe 30/05/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Good luck to you both. Don't "peak" too early !!! Donation by Ian and Zanne 28/05/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

All the very best to you both. look forward to seeing you back safely in merry England. Lots of love.XXX Donation by Anne Prince 27/05/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck, Simon and Tim! Another great adventure and feat for a good cause! Donation by Allison & Sab Paoliello 27/05/09  

£35.00

Go Simon!!! Lots of luck to you, Liz x Donation by Elizabeth Hoyle 26/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Wow - again! Makes the gigathlon look like a walk in the park! Donation by Bec 14/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Simon. Wishing you a following wind and lots more donations. Donation by Adrian Lloyd 12/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Do you need a pacemaker for the first 20 minutes? Can you bring me back some Les Petits Ecoliers biscuits? Good Luck! Donation by Tim (Monty) 01/05/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

We're looking forward to sitting on the sofa and watching your progress. An amazing challenge - good luck! Donation by George & Kate 29/04/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Great stuff Simon! What an amazing challenge for a great charity. Lots of luck and downhills!!! Donation by Emma and Ed Parr Ferris 26/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by anonymous 25/04/09  

£20.00

Good for you! Great cause ... Donation by Wendy and Peter Dixon 25/04/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Do you ever rest?!! Good luck... Donation by Abby Boultbee 18/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

A little bit more challenging than the London to Brighton but youth is on your side!! Good luck!! Donation by Richard Crowe 15/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Best of luck chaps - you'll be in seventh heaven when you finish! Donation by Nick 13/04/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck, Simon. Hope it goes well and you exceed your target. Donation by chris kelland 13/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

You know that the Tour fellas wee on their hands at the top of Mt Ventoux to keep them from freezing? I wouldn't want to be Crystal...Good Luck!! Donation by Mia Walker 12/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Go Si. Cheers for doing this for Jeremy's charity, just wish I could join you of course. Just keep eating those pies to keep you going! Donation by Matt Willson 02/04/09  

£20.00

Enjoy the downhills Si. Have you thought about shaving your legs for that extra bit of speed? Donation by Damien 01/04/09  

£150.00 + £42.31 Gift Aid

Thanks for doing this for Jeremy's Trust. Nearly twice the distance and rather more hills, a lot of pain. I hope training is going well. Good luck. Donation by Nick Willson 31/03/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

That's a lot of Canadian dollars - PEDAL HARD!! Donation by Crystal Paoliello 18/03/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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