Hey everyone!!
After becoming keen cyclists over the past year myself and jorge have signed up to cycle from London to Paris in May 2010. It is all in aid of a great local charity, Weldmar Hospicecare Trust.
The itenary is as follows and is approx 300 miles of cycling.
Day 1: to
Our challenge begins bright and early from Blackheath heading south on route to the coast. Our long journey today takes us through rural the . Our path winds though traditional British countryside, along the before we reach the white cliffs of . The ferry takes us across to and our first nights resting place. 95 miles (approx) La belle France! Stunning picturesque countryside awaits us in northern as we travel south through some beautiful quaint villages- do not be surprised to be greeted with a Bonjour Monsieur/Madame as you cycle through! Cycle through Desvres, a market town known for its ceramics and continue with the windy roads along the valley of the . The region is amazing with the Spanish influenced town of and its tremendous architecture and close proximity to the battle of . We spend the night in Abbeville – steeped in history from the war and despite being destroyed in just one night it has managed to retain its beautiful gothic church. 75 miles (approx) Our route this morning follows the river out of Abbeville. The is perhaps most famous for its battles and you cannot fail to be reminded of the thousands who lost their lives in the war. But the is also a Celtic word meaning tranquility… so summing up the feeling of the day as you cycle through this superb region. After lunch you can enjoy the countryside with a little less ‘undulations’ than previous days. We finish the day in where the market square, Place de l'Hôtel de Ville, is a true highlight. Several of the houses close to the Cathedral date back from the twelfth to the sixteenth centuries. 70 miles (approx) Our final day of cycling and the big push to , our final destination. We are still treated to some stunning countryside including a lovely lunchtime in wooded area next to the River Oise. After lunch we near the outskirts of Paris and you will start to spot the familiar sights of the and the River Seine. We rendezvous in a park just north of before joining together to cycle the last miles along some of the famous boulevards. Our finish point can be seen for miles above the skyline and on arrival the celebration can begin! 60 miles (approx) Day 2: to Abbeville
Day 3: Abbeville to
Day 4: to
Weldmar Hospicecare Trust is an independent charity working in Dorset. All their services are provided free of charge with 70% of the funds they need being raised in the local community; the rest is given by the NHS.
Their job is to support people in Dorset affected by cancer and other life-limiting diseases, largely at the end of life. They also provide respite services for people with complex long-term progressive conditions. They support patients living at home through their specialist nursing services, social groups and day hospices in Weymouth, Dorchester and Shaftesbury. People needing in-patient services come to Joseph Weld Hospice in Dorchester for sympton control, respite or end of life care.
- £10 - A donation of £10 provides essential clinical supplies for one patient for one week in Joseph Weld Hospice
- £20 - A donation of £20 provides an aromatherapy or massage session for a patient which will help to reduce anxiety and relieve pain and sickness
- £35 - A donation of £35 provides a visit by our occupational therapist to a patient in their own homes, enabling them to retain as much independence as possible through the provision of equipment and/or rehabilitation as their condition allows.
- £50 - A donation of £50 provides a physiotherapy treatment for a patient in our Day Hospice or in-patient hospice or in their own home to help manage symptoms such as breathlessness or pain or to rebuild strength and mobility.
Any amount you can spare will go a long long way to helping others in there time of need and I will be very grateful for your sponsorship. So dig deep and start donating now.
Thank you
Steve x
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