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A Cycle Ride 4 WaterAid
Page creator: Terry Rimmer
Event: The TransAm
Event Date: 2nd May 2008
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About my charity : WaterAid WaterAid
WaterAid is an international charity. Our mission is to overcome poverty by enabling the world’s poorest people to gain access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene education. For a gift of just £15 WaterAid can provide one person in Africa or Asia with a lasting supply of safe, clean water, sanitation and hygiene education.
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Fundraising target:  £10,000.00
My donations to date:  £ 9,929.48
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Hello and thank you for visiting my fundrasing page.

After 37 years of working for a living I have decided I need a break to do something different. So, in May this year I will be embarking on a long, a very long cycle ride across America. I have decided that it would be brilliant if I could combine this adventure with raising money for WaterAid. I have previously swum a marathon and cycled from Lands End to John O’Groates which raised lots of money for WaterAid. This time it is an epic journey across following the TransAm cycleway.

The distance (without getting lost) is 4,248 miles over 93 days. The trip will be unsupported and I will be camping for all but 10 nights. I have joined the Adventure Cycling Association (US equivalent to CTC) who organise the trip. There will be a group of 5 members who have a common desire for adventure and one team leader provided by the club. 

To date the support from my colleagues has been truly amazing; it has really spurred me on.  It is a long time to be on the road and your support would be much appreciated. To that end it would be brilliant if you could pledge some money to WaterAid via this website. Donating is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: WaterAid will receive your money faster and, if you are a taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.


You can track my progress via this link to the blog I will be keeping

  A Cycle Ride 4 WaterAid

So please sponsor me now!

Many thanks for your support.

My online fundraisers to date: Page 1 of 2     Latest  << | < | > | >>  Earliest
Display Name Date Amount Tax Bonus  Comment
Andrew Robertshaw 09/05/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Your blog left me full of admiration and not a little jealousy! 
Haydn Knowles 09/05/2008 £15.00 £4.23 Enjoy the ride of your life! 
Johnathan Joffe 02/05/2008 £50.00 £14.10 I O U a fillet of beef on your return Terry! 
Paul Wynn 02/05/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Good Luck Terry see you when you come back for a curry 
The Paisley Cycling Club(Elite Armchair Section) 01/05/2008 £100.00 £28.21 Awesome truly Awesome (as they say in America's better bars) the PCC salutes you! Keep Strong 
Steve Coxsell 01/05/2008 £15.00 £4.23 Let me know if you meet Forest Gump running in the opposite direction !  
John Stephens 01/05/2008 £15.00 £4.23 Truly a trip of a lifetime - enjoy every minute of it and no swapping the pedal power for a Harley!  
John Haley 01/05/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Good luck and enjoy the time out! 
Simon Parker 01/05/2008 £25.00 £7.05 good luck Terry, I've already got the next idea for you!!!! 
ROYCOGGAN 30/04/2008 £5.00 £1.41 GO THE OLDIES! 
Nicola Roberts 29/04/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Good luck ! You'll be walking differently next time we see you then ! 
Jane Smith 29/04/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Good luck Terry, cycle hard and have fun! 
Philip Jones 28/04/2008 £10.00 £2.82 What a great idea - have fun 
Pearl 28/04/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Good luck and have fun 
Gordon 28/04/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Hope Bob (and yourself) hold out! Enjoy the trip. Sounds great! 
Stephen 28/04/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Good Luck Forest... don't forget to stop when you reach the sea! 
Angela Gregson 28/04/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Good Luck Terry have fun!! 
Richard Harris 28/04/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Terry, good luck on your journey, all the best! 
Steve Rudge 28/04/2008 £50.00 £14.10 The very best of luck Terry! We look forward to hearing a story or two about your adventure on your safe return. Remember to pack the bear bell! 
Mike Pearson 28/04/2008 £25.00 £7.05 All the best Terry & keep pedalling - look forward to hearing all about it on your return 
Howard O' Neill 28/04/2008 £50.00 £14.10 What an adventure,have a great journey and a great experience 
Sarah Gledhill 28/04/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Good luck Terry! 
Ed Bramley 28/04/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Here's for a following wind, and no punctures. Have a great one Terry, and look forward to hearing all of your exploits on your safe return. 
Helen 28/04/2008 £10.00 £2.82  
Phil Ward 28/04/2008 £10.00 £2.82 All the best Terry, Enjoy every moment (even if some are painful) 
Adam Armitage 28/04/2008 £5.00 £1.41 All the best Terry. 
Angie Edmondson 28/04/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Have a great time Terry, and good luck. 
John Wright 28/04/2008 £25.00 £7.05 Will Bob make the distance? Have some old chamois cream you can borrow ! Good Luck and dont get eaten by the bears ! 
Abi Singh 28/04/2008 £2.00 £0.56 All the best! 
keith theabould 28/04/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Amazing - I'm in awe of you! 
Anne walker 28/04/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Good luck and enjoy your adventure! 
Rob Marshall 28/04/2008 £25.00 £7.05 Good Luck Terry, sounds like an amazing adventure and I don't have to say how worthy the cause is! 
Nicole Pay 28/04/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Good luck - I hope you have a fantastic adventure! 
John Miller 27/04/2008 £100.00 £28.21 As my fellow Scot Billy Connolly points out "marriage is a wonderful invention; but, then again, so is a bicycle repair kit". 
Louise Gray 23/04/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Good Luck, I hope you will come and speak to the boys inassembly on your return. I am sure they will be fascinated by your adventure. 
Chriss Duffy 23/04/2008 £25.00 £7.05 All that chafing..........blood, sweat and gears! 
Sue Williamson 21/04/2008 £100.00 £28.21 A great adventure - enjoy it - something to tell the grandchildren! 
Martin Rogers 21/04/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Good luck and I hope you get a following wind!  
Karen Derry 21/04/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Terry, good to see some of us are as mad as ever! Good luck. 
paul wood 20/04/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Good luck Terry. Look forward to seeing the photos when you get back. 
steve hunt 14/04/2008 £25.00 £7.05 Good luck - your £10K target is within reach! 
James Gregson 10/04/2008 £15.00 £4.23 Hope you have a smashing time and it all goes to plan. 
Rebecca Roberts 10/04/2008 £25.00 £7.05 Good Luck! Have a fantastic time 
Steve Procter 10/04/2008 £100.00 £28.21 You're gonna have a very sore bum! Best wishes for a successful venture 
Miranda 09/04/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Good luck. I hope you and "Bob" Enjoy the ride. 
Gavin Cawthra 07/04/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Surely there's a train across America you could have taken? Good luck. 
Anonymous 04/04/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Steer clear of Jen's hillbilly relations....  
Dave Pounder 04/04/2008 £25.00 £7.05 Bears, buffalo, rednecks... & their dogs, the heat, the cold, the mountain passes, the exhaustion, the body odour!!!!! It'll be great enjoy yourself. 
David Mulholland 04/04/2008 £25.00 £7.05 Best of luck Terry 
Karen Topping 04/04/2008 £15.00 £4.23 Good luck Terry! Hope you have a great time. 
Jim Hoole 04/04/2008 £30.00 £8.46 but for 30 quid i expect to see some real pain! cycle safely & have a fantastic time! 
Vicky Rogers 04/04/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck with your amazing adventure, I hope you have a great time and enjoy it!! 
shona flood 01/04/2008 £10.00 £2.82  
Rod Black 01/04/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Have you a puncture repair outfit?? 
Colin Hallam 01/04/2008 £25.00 £7.05 Good luck and don't forget the nappy rash cream for your saddle sores!! 
Christine Hall 01/04/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Good luck and best wishes Terry - an incredible adventure! 
Patrick Killgallon 28/03/2008 £25.00 £7.05 Good luck Terry, we'll keep the Curry Club flag flying in your absence 
Martin Smith 28/03/2008 £42.48 £11.98 A penny a mile – Good luck  
Steve Hall 24/03/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Don't forget the padded shorts! 
Sam Walmsley 20/03/2008 £10.00 £2.82 What an amazing adventure 
Jon, Karen and Alexander Tait 19/03/2008 £25.00 £7.05 Good luck Terry! 
John Hunter 18/03/2008 £15.00 £4.23 Best of luck Terry! Look forward to catching up with you when you get back. 
Brian & Margaret Flannigan 14/03/2008 £100.00 n/a Take your own tea bags and some decent cheese. Otherwise, good luck and stay safe 
Sue Gladwell 13/03/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Good Luck Tel!! 
philip jennison 12/03/2008 £250.00 £70.51 Wow 
William Barnett 11/03/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Best wishes and Good luck for your trip across the USA! 
Alison Collins 10/03/2008 £10.00 £2.82 The Holme Valley hills will be a breeze after this epic journey. Good Luck!  
Matthew Houseley 10/03/2008 £250.00 £70.51 I look forward to hearing the many stories I am sure you will come back with! 
Gillian wardman 07/03/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck Terry  
Maureen Sanderson 07/03/2008 £20.00 £5.64  
Mike Duff 06/03/2008 £25.00 £7.05 Don't forget to let us know where the blog is so we can keep up with your epic adventure. And don't forget your bear bell or tone down the lycra ! 
Duncan Bennett 05/03/2008 £25.00 £7.05 Good luck Terry! I hope the bike and your old legs stand up to it. And I thought Wetherby to Filey each year was an achievement! 
Marie Smith 03/03/2008 £10.00 £2.82 It's not your botty you need to worry about but the risk of losing fingers & toes! Good luck Terry, get pedalling xxx  
Mike Pedley 03/03/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Congratulations for folllowing your dream though to reality.I planned a N-S trip but never did it (yet!).  
Ian Graves 03/03/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Good luck !  
John Davies 01/03/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Good luck. Hope you have a comfortable saddle! 
Moyna Flannigan 29/02/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Power to your pedals Terry! 
Anon 29/02/2008 £50.00 £14.10  
Scott Parker 28/02/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Good Luck Terry, don't cross any yokels!!! 
Sue Watkins 27/02/2008 £25.00 £7.05 All the best with your challenge 
Melissa Reynard 27/02/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Best of luck Terry, at the end of this trip you will be able to take your own LP + Course !!  
Nigel Lee 27/02/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Good luck from a keen cyclist ...... but not that keen !! 
Rachel and Nino 27/02/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Terry, do you ever sit still ? We're very impressed with your latest feat. Good luck with the trip and hope to see you soon. Rachel, Nino, Max and Guy 
Richard 26/02/2008 £25.00 £7.05 Terry, I am full of admiration for what you are doing. Looking forward to seeing the photos. 
Paul Kelly 26/02/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Good Luck and a safe 'Delivereance' (cue banjos), watch out for them there Buffolo 
Judith McKenna 26/02/2008 £15.00 £4.23 Good luck, it sounds like you'll have a tremendous time. 
Ian Cotton 25/02/2008 £5.00 £1.41 Good luck, sounds like a great idea, enjoy. 
Peter Craig 25/02/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Best of British, mate ! 
Howard Smith 25/02/2008 £15.00 £4.23 Never do anything by halves do you !! - I think I'll deal with my mid-life crisis by buying a motorbike, sports car, or having an affair! Good luck 
Peter Killeen 25/02/2008 £25.00 £7.05 Dont forget the Jell Saddle! 
Angela Louth 25/02/2008 £15.00 £4.23 Hope you have packed one of those gel saddles for added comfort on the 'old' derriere. 
Leon Sienkiewicz 25/02/2008 £25.00 £7.05 Good luck Terry 
Gary Wrigglesworth 25/02/2008 £25.00 £7.05 Keep those legs turning, all the best Terry 
Maggie 25/02/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Good luck. What a fantastic experience 
Mark Tinsdeall 25/02/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Inspiring stuff ! good luck 
graham dixon 25/02/2008 £25.00 £7.05 Phew! Better to do it now -rather than later!!(ha,ha) 
Andrew Chang 25/02/2008 £25.00 £7.05 Here's hoping the wind is at your back. Don't forget the chuff cream!  
Margaret Brown 25/02/2008 £10.00 £2.82  
Bob Lloyd 25/02/2008 £25.00 £7.05 Good luck 
James Wilson 25/02/2008 £5.00 £1.41 You can tek ' boy outer Brat'ford but...you know the rest. 
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