BREAKING NEWS!!!  Yes I cycled 300km, with temperatures peaking at 45oC and managed to raise £2,649.48.   THANK YOU!!   Jill

 

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In October 2009 I will join a tough cycling challenge in Jordan.  I will by cycling some 300km through the desert and need to raise £2,500.  I've been thinking about doing this ride for many months and finally decided to register when I received an e-mail to inform me there were only 30 places remaining, I clicked submit, and then realised there was no turning back..!! 

My first thought was how an earth am I going to raise £2,500?  That's not the only challenge... it became clear that as well as the cycle ride, a total of 4 days riding in undulating terrain, I have to be prepared for 2 different weather zones.  In the Arava desert temperatures can soar up to 40oC without warning, approaching Petra may experience temperatures below freezing.  There is also a possibility of rain, wind and even snow in Jordan between the months of November and April and it's recommended I take a 3-season sleeping bag!!   

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Thank you so much.

Jill

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Fund Raising News

4^th April 2009 - £52.50 raised from Grand National Sweep Stake, thank you colleagues for your support!

19^th May 2009 - £77.24 raised from refreshments provided at Macclesfield Wheelers Handicap Road Race. Thank you to the providers of cakes, helpers on the night and to all who donated.

Friday 12th June 2009 - Modern Jive Charity Dance at The Cheshire Lounge (Nags Head), A556 Chester Road, Millington, Cheshire.  Thank you everyone for your generosity you managed to raise £580.61 !!!  A fun night was had by all.  Thank you to Keith and Janey and the Revolution Dance Crew who gave their time for free, special thanks to DJs Becky and Steve J whose tunes went on into the early hours with donations flying in for them to play extra tunes past 1pm to help boost profits.  I would also like to thank my helpers on the door, Cathy, Estelle, Gail and Anne.  Thanks girls for getting out there armed with raffle tickets and charity bucket!

Sunday 21^st June 2009 – “Cheshire Cycle Way Rides” A Macclesfield Wheelers Club Run Ride ride based on the old Cheshire Cycleway. Thank you to all who took part in the event and donated you raised £60.  Well done!  Congratulations to Mark Warren who won 1st Raffle Prize - Cycle Tool Kit donated by Halfords, Macclesfield and Phil Mason took home 2nd prize - PSP tub of energy fuel donated by Bikes 'N' Gear of Knutsford. Refreshments went down well along with freebees from the Tour de France Publicity Caravan!!  http://www.macclesfieldwheelers.org.uk/. 

Saturday 25th July 2009 – £63.00 raised from raffle at MDGH Doctor's Mess Summer Social at Capesthorne Hall. 

Sunday 23rd August 2009 – £93.60 raised from refreshments at Macclesfield Wheelers Parkinson Road Race.  Thank you again to the Team of helpers!

Friday 11th September 2009 – £139.45. raised at Macclesfield Wheelers Quiz Night.

Sunday 13th September 2009 – £435.30 raised Macclesfield Wheelers 3 Loops Audax Charity Ride.  Thank Elaine and John Perrin and family for a well run event.