Thank you.
To everyone who sponsored the boys on this trip. Your generosity was a huge boost to them and helped provide extra motivation, particularly when they faced with yet another long uphill stretch.
We are delighted to say that the boys completed the ride and were fortunate to have a relatively problem free journey - apart from one puncture, however, when you consider they cycled approximately 2,400 km between them, that's a pretty good puncture per km rate! It is also a testament to the excellent standard of equipment that Our Man In Croatia - Andro Tartaglia - supplied. Without his help, planning and all-round assistance the boys would have been faced with a far more daunting task. Thank you Andro.
Congratulations to the boys on this excellent achievement.
They all had a great time travelling around this beautiful country, experiencing the amazing scenery, enjoying the warm and friendly hospitality, sampling local culture and at the same time helping other people through their own efforts. Fantastic. Well done again.
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On 28th July we are setting off to Croatia to cycle 600 km along the Dalmatian coast. The journey will take us through towns, villages, open farm land and around remote hilly islands. The challenging route will involve cycling up steep hills reaching heights of over 400 metres above sea level, lugging the bikes on and off ferries in the heat of the day and singing for our supper! We will not have a back up vehicle so will carry all our belongings in the panniers. Nights will be spent in local b&bs and camp sites. We are all more familiar with the Cheltenham College sports fields than bicycles but are up for the challenge. We plan to hit the gym after exams and learn a bit of basic bicycle maintenance, like how to repair a puncture or two!
Our chosen charity is the Teenage Cancer Trust. The trust sets up units which aim to provide teenagers with cancer the best possible medical team, therapy and environment. There is never a good time to get cancer, but for a teenager the timing seems particularly cruel. In particular we are supporting the recently launched £1million South West appeal which aims to build a unit in Bristol for 16 -24 year olds.
Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and safe. The Teenage Cancer Trust will get donations quickly and if you are a UK taxpayer Justgiving will give 25% in Gift Aid and a further 3% supplement will be added. Thank you for helping us raise much needed funds for this amazing charity.
We will let you know how we got on!
Felix, Ben, Charles and George
The Spottydogcylers team
P.S. A special thank you to our Mr Fix It In Croatia, Andro Tartaglia whose help has been invaluable. http://www.meridien.hr
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Raised so far: £5,660.00
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Very well done Felix. An inspiration I hope to all around you to believe that all small steps always make a difference.Great stuff. Donation by john jamieson-black on 28/08/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Well done Charlie & mates! (I'm late as usual !!) Nicky Donation by Nicky Davies on 24/08/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Maggie Ballinger on 19/08/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Good Luck to George and his friends.... keep those wheels turning!! Love Julie & Emma X Donation by Julie Henson on 31/07/09 |
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid |
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Good luck from Janet Williams Donation by Sandi Stuckey on 31/07/09 |
£10.00 |
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happy freewheeling cess & gags Donation by peter john on 28/07/09 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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good luck George Mrs Williams Usk Good Luck George Marge the wheatsheaf Go for it George uncle will, auntie Katie Tilda and reesy Donation by Lucy Hazell on 27/07/09 |
£85.00 + £23.97 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Anonymous on 27/07/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Ben, enjoy yourself, we can't wait to hear all about it when you are back, lots of love Steve & Sarah xx Donation by Sarah & Steve on 27/07/09 |
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid |
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Boys, Let the banes begin. Donation by Martha on 26/07/09 |
£10.00 |
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Good luck Ben Donation by Nicholas von Fircks on 21/07/09 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
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A couple of words of advice... gel pants Donation by Ginger Gramps on 20/07/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Good Luck and safe passage Ben, to you and your mates. Love Dad & Mum. Donation by Matthew Walter on 16/07/09 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Ben Love Hilary Hether. Donation by Matthew Walter on 16/07/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Anonymous on 15/07/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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All the best Donation by Anon on 11/07/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Anonymous on 09/07/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Anonymous on 05/07/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Charlie and friends from Geraldine and Peter Donation by Sandi Stuckey on 05/07/09 |
£25.00 |
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Donation by Dale Gallagher on 05/07/09 |
£40.00 |
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Good luck and enjoy! Donation by Jenny Robbins on 03/07/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Good luck form Janet Osborne Donation by Sandi Stuckey on 02/07/09 |
£10.00 |
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Good luck boys, better also brush up on your singing! The Newmans Donation by Robert Newman on 01/07/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Brilliant cause. Well done Felix and friends. Good luck. Donation by Sue and John Stanion on 01/07/09 |
£500.00 + £141.03 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Ben and friends, Love Grandma. Donation by Sheila Walter on 30/06/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
| * Total raised online: | £5,100.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £560.00 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £5,660.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £1,255.13 |
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