Raised: 135%
 
Target: £1,100.00
Raised so far: £1,489.25

 
LONDON TO PARIS CYCLE RIDE 22ND JULY 2009

300 MILES IN 4 DAYS

 
For 2 decades I have been lucky enough to lead an extremely decadent and hedonistic life, enjoying many things that we have come to take for granted, such as good living, foreign travel, and always being able to drink and eat whatever I want, whenever I want. For the past 10 of those years I have been working in the hospitality industry helping to bring this lifestyle to all those who wish to pursue it... and can afford it!

I now want to spread that further by helping to provide some of life’s essentials to the millions of people across the globe that don’t get to enjoy a world where they don’t worry about “what’s for dinner?”

On the 22nd July I will be taking on the huge challenge of cycling from London to Paris. This will take place over 4 days from the 22nd – 26th July 2009. At a distance of 300 miles, that’s 75 miles a day. When I took it on I thought it would be a challenge – now that I have been training I think it will be a MASSIVE challenge.

I’m overweight, out of condition, ageing and haven’t done anything useful for 20 years. Please try and make this a worthwhile challenge by helping me raise as much money as possible for those less fortunate than ourselves.

Many thanks in anticipation of your support.

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Donation by Philip Mehrtens on 17/09/09

 
£40.00

Donation by The Shaven Crown Hotel on 17/09/09

 
£250.00

Donation by Philip Mehrtens on 17/09/09

 
£198.05

Well done Phil - Sorry its late but I thought we best get you closer to £1000 - Great achievement. Best wishes from us all at Read Maurice Donation by Jason Maurice on 27/08/09

 
£35.65 + £10.06 Gift Aid

What a Great Achievement form all at Hook Norton Donation by hugh on 26/08/09

 
£250.00 + £70.51 Gift Aid

Well done Phil - We've been on holiday, but better late than never! Donation by Paul & Babs Young on 06/08/09

 
£10.00

Well done Phil, looking forward to hearing all about it, love Helen and Dave xx Donation by david blackburn on 27/07/09

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Are you cycling home too?! Love Nael and Elaine Donation by Elaine Bowen on 25/07/09

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Hope you're not too sore! Donation by Margaret & Ray Bowen on 25/07/09

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Sorry its late. Hope you survied. Love Helen Donation by Helen Tunstall on 23/07/09

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Great balls of fire!.Sit back and enjoy the ride.. Good for you Phil -A good cause and great achievement.!! Donation by margaret mcfadyen on 22/07/09

 
£55.55

You'll b in Paris as the tour de france riders get there. Could you get Lance's autograph for me please? Have a safe trip, love Ash and Carrie. Donation by Ashley Venton on 22/07/09

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Phil - good luck. Hope you don't get saddle sore. Donation by The Lane's of Morpeth on 21/07/09

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Enjoy the experience Phil. Great effort and see you soon. Donation by Andy Spray on 21/07/09

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by anonymous on 21/07/09

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Have fun matey. Take a tip from me - drink LOADS (of water). Hydration is the key! And, sit in the slipstream of a big fat bloke wherever possible. Donation by Dario, Melanie and Oliver on 20/07/09

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck from America, and don't forget to stock some good wine in the SAG wagon! Donation by Robert & Karen Fitton on 19/07/09

 
£15.00

Best of luck, keep pushing those pedals and before you know it you'll be in Paris quicker than the German Army. Donation by Robert Davie on 15/07/09

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck Phil. Seen you training, you'll be ok,. but wear a cycle helmet! Donation by Chris & Maureen Bailey on 10/07/09

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Phil, hope you've got a comfy saddle! Donation by Luke Shepheard on 09/07/09

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Phil, hope to see you soon. Mike Donation by Michael Cummins on 09/07/09

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Phil, I hope there's a nice cold beer waiting for you at the end! Love Elena, Matt and girls! Donation by Elena Prigmore on 08/07/09

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done Phil. Hopefully you will recover in time for the Shipton Fete! Donation by Ray & Heather on 07/07/09

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well done Mr Mehrtens Donation by matt shepheard on 06/07/09

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of luck Phil! Donation by All at Infocus on 05/07/09

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck! Enjoy the Champagne on arrival. It is great that you are doing it. Much love Rosemary and Len xxx Donation by Rosemary Shepheard on 05/07/09

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

We're very impressed that you are doing this ride! Are you hoping to get the yellow jersey? Donation by Roger and Jackie Gillespie on 03/07/09

 
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Hi Phil - you are extremely brave! Good Luck love Emma and Richard xx Donation by Emma Madden on 02/07/09

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Don't get lost! Donation by Chris Fitzpatrick on 02/07/09

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
 

Donation by Anonymous on 26/06/09

 
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
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* Total raised online: £1,489.25
  Offline donations: £0.00
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £259.67

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