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My story

 
Well, the deed is done. The eight of us completed the course on Saturday 12th without injury, upset or even punctures. The Gold team (Iain, Mark and Stuart) set off ridiculous early - before 6 - for a 7am start. The boys started and finished together in pretty respectable time.

The Bronze team (Arleen, David, Ian, Jill & Eddie) had a slightly more leisurely start to the day and were at Kenmore in plenty of time for their 10am start. The team dragged each other around the off road section at Loch Lyon and, like the Gold team, crossed the line together.  

 Apart from saddle soreness and sun burn - yes, the sun did shine - the day was a huge success and while no one is committing for next year we're all pretty satisfied that we achieved what we set out to do. Celebrations did not continue well into the night - most of us were in bed by 10...

 On the way you've also helped us exceed our fundraising target with more to come - a huge thank you to all for your support.

 

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Team Ignis is a motley collection of individuals who either work at or have a connection to Ignis Asset Management. None of us are experienced cyclists and for some this is the first serious attempt at a cycling challenge. The team are Jill & Stuart Drysdale, Arleen McGichen, David Nicol, Ian Kerr, Iain McMillan, Mark Keegan and Eddie Middleton.

Iain’s recent cycling has been confined to cycling to work through Glasgow, which some may consider a challenge in itself. Iain signed up as a way of getting fit, although that was before he’d appreciated the size of the challenge. Jill and Stuart are cycling to get fit and to enjoy the great outdoors. If it rains and the midges bite they may also learn to appreciate ’s great indoors. Arleen, David and Ian are taking part in the challenge for a variety of reasons: Arleen to learn how to ride a bike (too reckless to start small and aim big) while David and Ian are two very keen cyclists who love the great outdoors, need the exercise and were daft enough to say yes. Finally, Eddie is the original fat man on a bike. He’s doing this not so much to get fit, but to rediscover the joys of being able to tie his own laces without breaking into a sweat.

Whatever our motivations we all have two things in common: we all see the event as a fantastic personal challenge and a great way of raising money for two deserving charities - Cancer Research UK and the Child Hospice Association of Scotland.

This is where you come in. Not only do we have to cycle up some very steep hills, but we also need to raise £3,200 for the chosen challenge before we can get over the start line. We’re not asking you to join us n the challenge, just for a little help to raise the sponsorship by donating just a little money. Finally, we may also be receiving sponsorship from our employer, so feel free to check out what we do at http://www.ignisasset.com.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor us: The Artemis Charitable Foundation gets your money faster and, if you’re a taxpayer,  Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

So please sponsor us now!

On behalf of my family, friends and the randoms who were generous enough to donate but too lazy to do it themselves... Donation by Iain McMillan 30/10/09  

£579.40

Your completion bonus!! Donation by Stephen McKee 30/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done all of you. Iain, sorry its taken so long - blonde moment. Sx Donation by Samantha Taylor 30/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done Arleen , David and team - a performance worth a bonus on completion ... eh, Stephen? Donation by Paul Harte 23/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

from Tallat Haq Donation by Jill 17/09/09  

£10.00

Great effort everyone - well done! Donation by Phil Heaney 16/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Eddie - well done. Next its a marathon, then a triathalon or maybe just a lock in at the Fox & Hound. Donation by Kenny Watson 15/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done guys. Donation by Adam Walker 15/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Seeing is believing Eddie - unless that was a PhotoShop course you've just been on. Well done to one and all, Richard Donation by Richard Boardman 14/09/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Look forward to a mile by mile account in the Pub Donation by Mark Trolan 14/09/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck to you all, especially to Eddie! Donation by Mike Kipling 11/09/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good luck Arleen, Jill and crew - what a great excuse to carbo-load down at the chippy! Donation by Stephanie Griffin 11/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Ed - assume you'll have sufficient supplies of isotonic lager to get you through it ! Donation by Gavin 11/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Enjoy yourselves! Donation by Douglas Drysdale 11/09/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Good Luck! Hope you have a gel bum? Donation by Fergie 10/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Eddie (and Team). If you replace the saddle with the top of a bar stool you should be able to sit on it happily for hours! Donation by Raymond Gormley 09/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Enjoy! Donation by James Beattie 09/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

On your mark... Set... Ignis!!... Good luck! Donation by Meher Kapadia 09/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

It's been admirable Eddie that you haven't let your rigourous training schedule interfere with your drinking! Good luck! Donation by Stephen Wright 09/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck! Hope the weather's kind! Donation by Euain Drysdale 09/09/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Eddie, don't stop for too many refreshments on the way.... Donation by Campbell Rayner 08/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck! Donation by Margaret Birch 07/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Bet you're looking forward to the party afterwards, Eddie, have a good day everyone Donation by Sue & Mike Tully 06/09/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Hope you have fun and all the hills are down hills Donation by Alex Keegan 06/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Hopefully the skies have rained themselves out over the last couple of weeks and you'll get some good weather! We'll be thinking about you . . . . Donation by Kuba + Ali 06/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck mad people!! Eddie, I'm sure you'll find muscles you didn't even know existed! Jx Donation by jennifer chirrey 06/09/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Good luck guys!!!! Donation by Jin Wong 04/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I hope its not too windy, those hills are high enough... Donation by Hamish Robertson 04/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Two gel seat covers and padded shorts still wont stop the pain! Happy Trails! Donation by Graeme Humes 04/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of luck Arleen, you really, really must be mad to do this. Actually you all must be mad! Donation by Blair O'Brien 04/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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