Amanda Homan-Green
Josh & Harry's 'Ooh It's A Long Way' Cycle Challenge
Fundraising for Breast Cancer Now
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2 BOYS, 2 BIKES CYCLING OVER 2000 MILES FOR BREAKTHROUGH - IN THE PINK!
The boys have actually cycled 3350km over 33days to help create a future free from the fear of breast cancer and benefit all the women they will ever know - and you too! Big THANKS to all the kind folks who supported them along the way. For those who haven't already, its not too late to donate! Thank you.
To find out more, please read their blog http://www.itsalongway.co.uk/blog
4/11/10 Ronda - Tarifa, THE END!
Two friends from Cirencester, Harry Homan-Green and Josh Potts, have set themselves the challenge of a 2000+ mile PINK cycle marathon in aid of Breakthrough Breast Cancer during October, which is national Breast Cancer Awareness month. The pair are determined to fulfil this major feat from John O’Groats to the most southerly point of Europe, Tarifa Point in Spain, dressed in just bright pink WhoSuits!
The Crown Inn at Cerney Wick (http://www.thecrowncerneywick.co.uk/) has already pledged their support and is funding boys by generously sponsoring 2 hybrid bikes, which will be auctioned off for the charity after the venture. The boys are seeking further sponsors and have set up a dedicated website with a blog www.itsalongway.co.uk, where people can follow their efforts and pledge support. They intend to start their journey on 1st October 2010 and anticipate taking 27 days to complete it, cycling between 35 to 110 miles a day, depending on the terrain.
See the route attached, any help with overnight accommodation, or somewhere to pitch a tent, along the way would be much appreciated. Please contact amanda@cotswoldbreakthrough.org.uk or call 07973537706."
The Route! (With special thanks to our transport sponsors: ScotRail, Stagecoach and Brittany Ferries who are generously helping us on our way – and ooh it’s a long way!)
The Towns/Cities are listed below on the days they will depart from them. E.g. Day 1 we will cycle from John O' Groats to Morangie; day 2 from Morangie to Dalwhinnie and so on.
Links to rough route plans will be provided shortly.
Day 1 - From John O' Groats toDay 2 - Morangie to...
Day 3 - Dalwhinnie to...
Day 4 - Edinburgh to...
Day 5 - Carlisle to...
Day 6 - Croston to...
Day 7 - Church Stretton to...
Day 8 - Cirencester [HOME] to... Portsmouth
--- BRITTANY FERRY OVERNIGHT TO FRANCE --- 16/10
Day 9 - From St Malo to...
Day 10 - Rennes to...
Day 11 - Nantes to...
Day 12 - Bordeaux to...
Day 13 - Bayone to... San Sebastian
--- NOW IN SPAIN ---
Day 15 – San Sebastian
Day 16 – Vitoria-Gasteiz
Day 17 - Burgos
Day 18 - Palencia
Day 19 - Valladolid
Day 20 - Salamanca
Day 21 - Caceres
Day 22 - Sevilla
Day 23 - REACH TARIFA!
If everyone who reads about this challenge sponsors £2 for just two of the 2000+ miles they are covering they should soon reach their target.
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Much love and respect from Harry and Josh xx