Couple more victims considering the trip....
Gwynne Jenkins
Paul Boxer
Steve Rogers
.......there may be 10 of us if everyone commits!
early route plans...
http://www.bikeroutetoaster.com/Course.aspx?course=169704
http://www.bikeroutetoaster.com/Course.aspx?course=170469
Monday 30 August 2010
Saturday 28 August 2010
Sponsors flooding in......
Many thanks to Eat Natural for the offer of several boxes of yummy cereal bars for the ride;
www.eatnatural.co.uk
thanks also to the Grove House, Oban for the generous offer of half price B&B
http://www.grovehouseconnel.co.uk/
www.eatnatural.co.uk
thanks also to the Grove House, Oban for the generous offer of half price B&B
http://www.grovehouseconnel.co.uk/
Sunday 22 August 2010
Donate...........
My just-giving page
Early arrangements going well..........sussing out hotels in Helmsdale, one of which
has given us a bargain price on twin rooms (£60) instead of £100+
Bridge Hotel, Helmsdale
many thanks to Sophie at the Bridge!
Now just need to get a volunteer to drive the mini-bus from JoG to Inverness!
Early arrangements going well..........sussing out hotels in Helmsdale, one of which
has given us a bargain price on twin rooms (£60) instead of £100+
Bridge Hotel, Helmsdale
many thanks to Sophie at the Bridge!
Now just need to get a volunteer to drive the mini-bus from JoG to Inverness!
Saturday 21 August 2010
Wednesday 18 August 2010
Early days yet
All................I am in the early stages (i.e. recruiting volunteers, setting dates, planning route) of organising
JOGLE (John o'Groats to Land's end) and have set a provisional date as 7th May start, 15th May finish,
next Spring (I've seen the forecast - it's good, 22degC, with a tailwind all the way!)
9 days, 1000miles at approx 110 miles per day.
I intend to raise funds for Ty-Hafan chidren's hospice (see link, below)
http://www.tyhafan.org/get-involved
and would hope that all who come with me, would attempt to raise at least £100 for this worthwhile, local charity.
I have been inspired by the exploits of Henry Martin (Pickle Line team leader) who, earlier this month, completedJOGLE with his son, Jack (aged 10) for BLESMA (British Limbless ex-servicemen's Association) in less than idealconditions (cast your mind back to how the weather was last week!)
If you are......
a.) Available
b.) Fit enough
c.) Keen enough
d.) Own a decent bike
e.) Willing to give up 9 days and a lot of effort to raise money for a worthwhile cause then please get in touch.
Ideally, I would hope to do the trip supported (i.e. with a mini-bus to get us to John o'Groats and as support vehicle for the duration), hopefully with a mini-bus provided by Corus (yet to be confirmed!).
If I can put together a 'team' of around 6-10 people, then each person could take a turn driving the support vehicle (and having a rest day!),transferring kit to the next B&B/hostel, laundering smelly kit, providing a mobile feed-station etc.etc
Please feel free to forward this link to anyone who may be interested in either taking part or contributing in any way. best regards...............................Peter Bowen (see contact details, below)
Peter Bowen or 07866796348
JOGLE (John o'Groats to Land's end) and have set a provisional date as 7th May start, 15th May finish,
next Spring (I've seen the forecast - it's good, 22degC, with a tailwind all the way!)
9 days, 1000miles at approx 110 miles per day.
I intend to raise funds for Ty-Hafan chidren's hospice (see link, below)
http://www.tyhafan.org/get-involved
and would hope that all who come with me, would attempt to raise at least £100 for this worthwhile, local charity.
I have been inspired by the exploits of Henry Martin (Pickle Line team leader) who, earlier this month, completedJOGLE with his son, Jack (aged 10) for BLESMA (British Limbless ex-servicemen's Association) in less than idealconditions (cast your mind back to how the weather was last week!)
If you are......
a.) Available
b.) Fit enough
c.) Keen enough
d.) Own a decent bike
e.) Willing to give up 9 days and a lot of effort to raise money for a worthwhile cause then please get in touch.
Ideally, I would hope to do the trip supported (i.e. with a mini-bus to get us to John o'Groats and as support vehicle for the duration), hopefully with a mini-bus provided by Corus (yet to be confirmed!).
If I can put together a 'team' of around 6-10 people, then each person could take a turn driving the support vehicle (and having a rest day!),transferring kit to the next B&B/hostel, laundering smelly kit, providing a mobile feed-station etc.etc
Please feel free to forward this link to anyone who may be interested in either taking part or contributing in any way. best regards...............................Peter Bowen (see contact details, below)
Peter Bowen or 07866796348
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