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This is the big one...

Starting in the town of Hendaye on the Bay of Biscay, The Raid snakes its way for 714KM across the Pyrenees to Cebere on the Mediterranean coast. Eighteen major mountain climbs are encountered en-route, including such Tour de France legends as the Peyresourde (1569m), Aubisque (1709m) and Tourmalet, which stands at a whopping 2115m above sea level.

And as if a total climbing distance of 22,569m (almost three times the height of Everest) isn’t enough, all entrants must complete the 714KM slog in less than 100 hours...

Dreamt up by The Cyclo Club Bearnais in Pau, The Raid is monitored by a secret control car, and every rider must get their carnet stamped at set points en-route to prove they have done it. Not a single corner can be cut!

All being well, I'll arrive in Cebere on June 25 with an even more stupid cyclist's tan, broken legs and an overwhelming thirst for ice-cold French beer. I’ve even promised Angela and Luca that I’ll then take at least a week off the bike, and for once, I think I’ll actually mean it.

Click here for a profile of the Raid and information on the major climbs.

Click here to visit the Fairbridge Raidblog, an online resource for all Fairbridge riders.

And click here to see a short promo cut for The Fairbridge Raid 2009.


Donation by Wyn Morris 14/07/09  

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Sorry it's late, but I needed to see proof of your having completed it first, just in case you were actually on a beach in Spain. Donation by Deric 06/07/09  

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Well done! Donation by Richard Brophy 29/06/09  

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Donation by Anonymous 21/06/09  

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Good luck fella Donation by Dan Jamieson 19/06/09  

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will you get a red and white spotty shirt? Donation by scott mcalpine 09/06/09  

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Looking forward to reading about the PR stunt - no nakedness though not even for Fairbridge please! Donation by Jennie B 02/06/09  

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can't possibly see how this could be 'fun'... good luck! Donation by leah 18/05/09  

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A small precursor to TEAM FAIRBRIDGE TRIATHLON CHALLENGE. Donation by Laura Ballantyne 13/05/09  

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Bonne chance Mark! Donation by Rob, Lou and Clara 11/05/09  

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Rather you than me! Donation by Katherine Webster 11/05/09  

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always check your oil & water! Donation by Gill & Alasdair 08/05/09  

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Good luck, Mark! Donation by Susanna and Rich 08/05/09  

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Sounds like lunacy to us but good luck! Donation by Helen, Steve and Lauren 07/05/09  

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Good luck! Donation by Cath and Graham 07/05/09  

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Hey what lovely piece of jewellery will you be giving Ang after this mountain session....surely she deserves an eternity ring !!! Good Luck Donation by Carla Sydenham 05/05/09  

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can you stand up on your pedals yet? Go Uncle Mark! Donation by R, J and your nephew 05/05/09  

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Yaaaaaay!! Go big bruv!!!! XX Donation by Mini Max 29/04/09  

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Good Luck bro x x Donation by Little Frodge 25/04/09  

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Rather you than me but all the best of luck. Donation by Mel Burke 22/04/09  

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Stay off the drugs. Donation by Paul and Sarah R 22/04/09  

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good luck! Donation by sarah baker 21/04/09  

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Chris says he'll pay you another £20 if you do it on a unicycle. Donation by Louise & Chris 19/04/09  

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you can make it to the top Frodo! Donation by Fermaliser 11/04/09  

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Good luck Mark! Donation by Alice Kenny 05/04/09  

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...and the wheels on the bike went round and round... Donation by Rory Barke 02/04/09  

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remember to drive on the right! good luck Donation by John Anderson 30/03/09  

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Good luck Mark Donation by Vince Frodsham 30/03/09  

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Sorry Mark but even your spag bol won't lure me away from my 2.5 hr yoga sesh on Tuesdays. Donation by Janet 26/03/09  

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We hope you don't need hydrotherapy by the end of it! Donation by Bognor Bathing Babes 24/03/09  

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