UPDATE
Well Done Lad's - Mission accomplished !!!! (the peloton arrived into Tynemouth in the last gasps of daylight at 6pm on Monday 22nd October).

PS. Fred - hope the hand and knee are healing well and the bike is now fixed!!!

Our Mission:
Our Team (ten '40 Something' IBM'ers based in Newcastle) all aim to complete the famous but gruelling Coast to Coast cycle ride 20th -22nd October 2007 to raise funds for the MS Society ( http://www.mssociety.org.uk/ )

At 150+ miles long the C2C, one of Britain's most demanding long distance cycle routes, is based on minor roads, disused railway lines, off-road tracks and specially constructed cycle paths.  Along the route there are some seriously hard climbs - the highest point being over 2000 feet!!

Your Mission - should you choose to accept it!
Please support this very worthy cause by sponsoring us online with whatever funds you can spare.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor us: the MS Society will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

If you will kindly sponsor us we'll do the hard bit !!!!

The route in a little more detail
The C2C starts in the former coal mining and industrial lands of West Cumbria, travels through the stunning scenery of the northern Lake District and heading into Keswick before passing through Penrith and the Eden Valley with its lush valleys and sandstone villages. It then starts the climb up to Hartside and onto the unspoilt Northern Pennines - the roof of England. There then follows an undulating ride as the C2C meanders through old lead mining villages, such as Nenthead and Rookhope, and down into the Durham Dales before entering the old steel town of Consett. From there it's a ride through one of Britain's old industrial heartlands to the North Sea at Tynemouth.

   Many Thanks for visiting our fundraising page and for your support.