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My story

 

This page is now closed for donations. If there are any stragglers who still want to donate then please visit:

www.justgiving.com/shawnmurtough1

 

The £720.00 raised off-line (so far) is being donated to Tenovus another of the great and very hard working cancer charities.

 

Thanks everyone, its been amazing to see the support that has come in.

 

 

 

So there we go on 27th June we (James Wherlock, James Carver and me) set out from Cardiff bay at 08:15am. It was warm and humid but we kept a steady pace up to Pontsticill (the furthest I had previously been on the trial). From there on, we were into the unknown of Taf fechan forest. The gravel track in the forests were a killer on the up hills and it has to be said that at about 39 miles I was feeling sick as a dog and probably crashing a bit. After taking on alot of fluid and an energy bar I felt a bit more sprightly until I turned the corner and saw the short steep climb to Tornpantu summit. To be honest it was the last thing I wanted at that point....so I pushed it up to the top and then enjoyed the rumble down the seven mile bank (more so than my co-riders on their road bikes).

Got to Brecon for 13:00 and had a leisurely lunch with my fabulous support team, you know who you are and I send out big kisses to y'all. Set off again at 14:00, we decided to take the roads back as the roadbikers were struggling on the forest roads. The hill at the end of Talbont reservoir 20% gradient was another get out of the saddle and push it job, but from the car park at Tornpantu summit (the highest point) we were back on the bikes all the way to Cardiff. The way back was much easier and by taking on more food and fluids on the way back, we got back to Cardiff bay at 18:45.

So in total it was 9.5hours on the bike, my bike computer clocked 110.8 miles and it is fair to say I was a wee bit tired at the end.

The website is still running for donations:
www.justgiving.com/shawnmurtough

Or grab me and put your name on a sponsorship form.

Love to you all. I wouldn't have made it without knowing the support that was behind me.

 

 

Hi Shawn thought we might have seen u the mela so have donated via spaceship instead. michelle and darren Donation by Darren Lowrie 26/07/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Well done Shawn. What a fantastic effort! Hope the saddle sore was bearable?! haha! Lots of love to you, Amie and little Evie xx Donation by Racheal O'Dea 19/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous 10/07/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

S-HAWN...congratulations on getting through all that cycling, hope you're not too saddle sore Donation by Paul (Jazz) Stephens 08/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done Shawn. Best regards from Peter, Mike and Stella (DBA) Donation by Peter Smith 07/07/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Well done Shawn! Donation by Fran & Rick Williamson 06/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Congratulation Shaun - an amazing effort. Your family must be massively proud of you! Donation by Neil, Emma & Thomas Watson 03/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

(Work with your Mum - she is very proud of you!) and just wanted to say a huge congratulations! We have been thinking of you, Amie and Evie. Donation by Janine Coward 01/07/09  

£107.00 + £30.18 Gift Aid

We did it! Donation by James Wherlock 28/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Shawn!! Donation by Nia + Jason (Penn) 27/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Isobel Harding (friend of Erin) and her parents 27/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Go for it, best wishes to you and Amie Donation by John Roberts 25/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Hi Shawn, hope you have a good ride and enjoy it, all the best for the future. Dave Donation by David Oldroyd (Penn) 25/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Shawn. Look forward to seeing you in one piece on Monday? Donation by Graeme Gray 25/06/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good Luck with it Shawn, it's a great charity Donation by Sarah Sawyer (Metcalfe) 22/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck x Donation by Amanda Furnell 16/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Best of Luck Shawn xx Donation by Louise & Lee-Anthony Carpenter 16/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck and Love to you all. Donation by Caroline, Chris, Charlotte and Lille 08/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Lots of Love to you Both. Good Luck Shawn. xx Donation by Col and Bev 08/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck. All the love and best wishes to you and Amie. x. Donation by Lucy & Gareth 08/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

All the best Shawn Donation by Damien Cook 03/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done this is a really worthwhile cause. I wish you luck. Donation by Melanie Burles 27/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

'Life is a highway', enjoy! Donation by Theresa Evans 26/05/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Good luck Shawn! Donation by Lizzy and Dave 26/05/09  

£10.00

Good Luck Donation by Paul C 26/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Beth Walsby 23/05/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

A Fantastic cause, well done! Be prepared to be called 'John Wayne' at work for a while after completing your ride! :) Donation by Richard Hall 22/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Happy cycling Donation by Alan & Jacqui 21/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Fantastic cause, Shawn - very best of luck!! Donation by Garth 15/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck and love to you all. Donation by Marj and Baz 12/05/09  

£20.00
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