Raised so far: £595.05
My story
As you are all no doubt aware (as I've ranted on about it so much), on the 16th July I'll be one of around 8000 amateur cyclists taking part in this years Etape du Tour. The Etape gives amateur cyclists the opportunity to complete one of the stages of the Tour de France and unfortunately, it's a mountain stage.
This year, the Etape will follow Stage 15 of the Tour, 120 miles from Foix to Loudenvielle across 5 Pyrenean mountains, in total climbing 4,500m and burning over 8000 calories in the process. To compound this misery, we're also faced with a minimum completion time and as such can be eliminated at any stage during the race. This has meant that over the past 7 months, I've been out training pretty much every weekend to give myself the best chance of completing this monster.
That said, I think you'll agree that this event is the perfect opportunity for me to help raise some money for charity and do some good for a change! As some of you may know, the staff at Dorothy House helped my family through a rather sad time a number of years ago and as such I would like to repay them by raising money for their charity by completing this years Etape.
Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Dorothy House Hospice Care will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.
So please do the right thing and sponsor me!
Many thanks for your support.
Simon 
Ps. for those of you who want to know a little more about the race, see below:
http://www.letapedutour.com/2007/ETDT/presentation/us/parcours.htm
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White shoes ahoy!! Donation by Lance Armstrong 30/08/07 |
£55.00 + £15.51 Gift Aid | |
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Well done you can take the stabilisers off now! Donation by Andrew, Jan & James G 24/07/07 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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Both targets achieved - well done. So proud to watch you pass the finishing line. Donation by Mr G Snr 24/07/07 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid | |
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Well done Simon! xx Donation by zahra ali 22/07/07 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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What an amazing achievement! So pleased to have been there to see you cross the finish line Donation by Carolyn 19/07/07 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid | |
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Well done Si! Donation by Rhiannon 17/07/07 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid | |
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Hope Malc will be able to keep up !! Donation by Dave & Helen Wills 12/07/07 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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Hope all that training pays off! Good luck Donation by Sophie Gardiner 12/07/07 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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Good luck! Donation by Alexander Dawe 10/07/07 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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Good Luck mate - sounds tough! Donation by Richard Shaw 09/07/07 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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Good Luck Simon, I think what you're doing sounds amazing. Donation by Kate Swann 09/07/07 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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Good luck twinkle!!!! Donation by Sarah Greenaway 09/07/07 |
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid | |
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Good luck Barbie!! I'll sponsor you in spite of your lack of appearance last time I was back ;) Donation by Tim 09/07/07 |
£20.03 | |
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Good luck! Donation by Siobhan 09/07/07 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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Good luck fella, if you want someone to look after the TVR while you're away I'm your man!!!! Donation by James Barclay 09/07/07 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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I think you'll look fab in that yellow jersey!! Donation by Abi James 09/07/07 |
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid | |
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Another 'interesting' decision Mr Greenaway. (and no boozing this week!!) Donation by Geoffer 09/07/07 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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Think of the thighs! Good luck matie. Donation by Rachel Willis 09/07/07 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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This is guilt money for Roshambo! Donation by Liam Le Roux 09/07/07 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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All the white gear..... no idea. Good Luck Pal Donation by Andrew Slater 02/07/07 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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I think we need to get you a car Donation by Bryce Lindsay 23/06/07 |
£20.02 | |
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Splendid and tremendous. Donation by Alex Davie 20/06/07 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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Am particularly impressed by the early mornign training after a hard core night in Roadhouse!!! Donation by Tammy Eden 20/06/07 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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Go beardless Greenaway! Donation by Rach 18/06/07 |
£20.00 | |
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You crazy man! Good luck and make sure there are some more photos of you in lycra! ;-) Donation by Jenny Grodzicka 17/06/07 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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You've come a long way from your permanent place on the sofa of 79 St. Davids Square! Donation by Mellissa Strange 17/06/07 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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You do concern me Simone Donation by Hobbs 'Junior' 15/06/07 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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Masochist - what possessed you to think this was a good idea? Donation by Malcolm Coffin 15/06/07 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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You are certifiable! Donation by Alex Maclean 15/06/07 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
| * Total raised online: | £595.05 |
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| Offline donations: | £0.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £150.90 |
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