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My story

 

Dear Everyone,

I want to say a big thank you to you all, for your donations and good wishes for my cycling challenge. The ride went as well as it could, without punctures or any difficulties with the bike. It was an epic journey, not just physically but mentally also. I didn't get much time to reflect on Wednesday when I returned home safe and sound. However I have now had time to go through my route and I pretty much did cycle the whole way around Wales, in the four days I had planned.

My first day (Sunday 19th Aug) was from home (Mold) to Tremadog (Nr Porthmadog). I set off at 5:30am and met a squash buddy, JG, who bought me lunch in Tudweiliog which was greatly appreciated. I arrived at my first destination at 4:30pm. The next day was an earlier start at 5am. This proved to be one of my most challenging days. I couldn't get out of the lower gears, as it was hill after hill after hill . My destination for this second day was St Davids. It took me 13hrs, so I arrived at the hotel in St Davids at 6pm. The 3rd day ended up even longer. I started at 4:30am. My destination this time was Abergavenny, even though it was a longer day I felt better than the day before. I think my legs just couldn't be bothered to complain anymore and realised what they needed to be doing!!  This was to be a more stressfull day as some of the roads near Swansea and Cardiff were hectic, plus got lost a little lost which didn't help!! Anyway I managed to get to the hotel in Abergavenny for 8:30pm, so this day took me 16hrs to complete. My last planned day was Abergavenny to home. Starting at 5:30am this was a lovely journey, especially through a mountain range called the Black Mountains. All I could hear was the sounds of Hawks, as there was hardly any traffic (definately one of my best memories of the trip). I did feel really tired this day, I think the previous two days had caught up with me. However the roads were really good to me, as there where not many hills until the last quarter. Another favourite memory of my trip, was having my last lunchbreak on top of a mountain looking down into the valley (see piccy). I managed to get home for 5:15pm, so this day took just under 12hrs to complete.

Overall it took me about 52hrs, which includes stops for eating etc. I haven't got an exact distance but definately around the 600 miles mark.

As you can see representatives from North West Cancer Research met me at the finish, along with my family and some very good friends which was fantastic.
 
In refection, I feel great having completed the challenge and I'm glad to be back at home with my family.
 
Thanks again for all your support and donations. Please keep donating as this web page is open until November.
 

The money raised so far is a fantastic amount. However if this link is shared with all the people you know, I am sure we can raise the amount even higher.

This was a very tough challenge, however not as tough as the challenges people face battling Cancer.

Thanks for visiting my fundraising page.

I would like to thank Keith and Sandra from the Royal Madoc Hotel (Tremadog), Howard from the City Inn (St Davids) and Ken Watkins from the Kings Head Hotel (Abergavenny) for providing me with the accomodation for my trip, it was very much appreciated.

 

I would also like to thank my wife Jane, for her patience and support especially during my training , it would have been impossible to complete this enormous challenge without putting the hours of training in, plus the extra encouragement along the way too!

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: North West Cancer Research Fund gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

So please sponsor me now!

well done Tony, amazing trip in such a short time for a great cause Donation by stephen gornall 02/10/09  

£20.00

Well done Tony Donation by Sue & Frank 30/08/09  

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Well done Tony Donation by Steve and Isobel 28/08/09  

£10.00

Well done Tony from the boys at Chester Rugby Squash Donation by Chester Rugby Squash 27/08/09  

£15.00

Well done Pooplay Donation by Emma Edwards 27/08/09  

£5.00

Makes my 100 mile effort seem a little puny - great effort for a great cause. Well done!!! Donation by Roman 27/08/09  

£20.00

Donation by unknown (someone who gave a donation on the ride) 25/08/09  

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Well done Tony Donation by Gaz Nia Wil and Tom 25/08/09  

£10.00

Well done tony!!!! Donation by adam hemming 22/08/09  

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Well Done Mate ! Donation by Rob Dave 19/08/09  

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Hi Tony, we are all so proud of you and what you are doing. Well done xx Donation by Lisa Jones 19/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done mate - you are doing an amazing thing. The fact you've done it on your own makes it even more impressive Donation by Kevin Parry 19/08/09  

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Go Tony!Go Tony! Go Tony! Good Luck to ya :o) Donation by Del Child 19/08/09  

£10.00

Bet you wish you had done it in Holland - no hills there!! Best wishes George, Anne, Hannah & Stuart xx Donation by Georgie Puplett 18/08/09  

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Tony, you are definitely certifiable!! Head east to escape Wales! Good luck for the ride, it's an amazing thing you are doing. Best wishes, Colin. Donation by Colin Knight 18/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Half way though and your doing fantastic Anthony!! Well done x Donation by Jennie Puplett 17/08/09  

Hope it goes well, don't break any bones, otherwise my sales figures will suffer in September. Have a great time!!! Donation by Paul Walker 15/08/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Keeping up with the Bermudian tradition of being very last minute. All the best pastey! Cory & Rose Donation by Cory & Rose Powell 15/08/09  

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Hey Tony, may the sun shine down on you and the wind always be behind you!! Love & best wishes from Lou, Gareth, Ben & Seren xxxx Donation by Louise Edwards 15/08/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

The very best of luck mate i hope the wind is kind to you Donation by john mosinski 15/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done bro, keep a cool head and think about a nice pint at the end. Good Luck Donation by Richard Puplett 14/08/09  

£100.00

Good Luck with the money raised - I know you don't need it for the ride! :-) Donation by Kevin Buckley 14/08/09  

Best of luck Tony, you are very brave! Donation by EMMA ANTROBUS 14/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Freddie Mercury said it best when he said: "get on your bike and ride!" Donation by Lawrence Gillian & Lawrie D. 13/08/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck, what a massive challenge but if anyone can do it I know you can. Enjoy the views. Donation by Tim Bagg 13/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Excellent News!! Good Luck Tony. Donation by Chris Hughes 13/08/09  

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Good Luck Antoss Donation by Glenn and Lyn 13/08/09  

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Good Luck Tony! Enjoy the ride! Donation by Julie Miller 13/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Tony Donation by John Cammidge 12/08/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Good Luck Tony......... Donation by angela ward 12/08/09  

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