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Page creator: Chris Oliver
Event: Christian Aid - London to Paris Bike Ride 2009
Event Date: 26th Jul 2009
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Christian Aid works with the world’s poorest people, whatever their race or faith, in nearly 50 countries overseas. We tackle the causes and consequences of poverty and injustice. Inspired by our values of hope, justice, courage and honesty, we are committed to seeing a just world - now. Not just in the future. We believe in life before death.
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Fundraising target:  £2,000.00
Donations so far:  £ 1,644.00
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Fri 31 July 09

 

Hi,

With approx 137 other riders ranging from 18 to 76 (I’m somewhere in the middle!), I cycled 303 miles from London to Paris over 4 days ending on 25 July!  Wow, what an experience!  My progress during the ride was reported on www.twitter.com/christopholiver   Please have a look to find out about the ups and downs of the trip, but do start at the beginning to get a sense of the whole picture.


We have raised over £200,000 so far and are still hoping to achieve our group target of £250,000 to help Christian Aid fight poverty and injustice around the world and give hope and life to others.


During training, I travelled over 1,200 miles … had 6 punctures … had 1 fall off of bike (travelling at 2mph!)  … bought a more comfortable saddle … had to have a rebuild of my back wheel (at the very last minute!) … and made my 1st successful puncture repair which has lasted over 100 miles so far!    


It’s definitely not to late to support me and help Christian Aid  – any size amount would be gratefully received, whatever you can afford - Christian Aid is such a great cause – have a look at http://povertyover.christianaid.org.uk/


With very best wishes - Chris 

 

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Date Amount Tax Bonus  Comment
26/09/2009 £24.00 n/a Share of donations from Tenpin Bowling night 
23/08/2009 £10.00 n/a Congratulations, a very good challenge for a good cause 
30/07/2009 £40.00 n/a Well done. I'm very impressed. What's next? He he! 
29/07/2009 £10.00 £2.82 Well done. I hear that Wiggo & Cav is worried for next years tour. 
28/07/2009 £10.00 £2.82 Well done! 
28/07/2009 £10.00 £2.82 Well done Chris - I'm impressed 
28/07/2009 £10.00 £2.82 Well done! 
27/07/2009 £18.00 n/a Well done on finishing the Challenge. If you are wondering about the odd amount of money, it was to bring you up to your target of £1,500. 
27/07/2009 £10.00 n/a Well Done!! From a fellow cyclist I know what it feels like lungs burning and heart rate in the red 
27/07/2009 £10.00 £2.82 Good effort. Congratulations on completing the feat! 
21/07/2009 £20.00 £5.64 Well done. Keep on pedaling 
19/07/2009 £20.00 £5.64 the yellow jersey is yours! 
18/07/2009 £10.00 £2.82 "Biker" Oliver has a certain ring to it! 
15/07/2009 £30.00 £8.46 We'll call you Lance from now on(!) Good luck 
15/07/2009 £10.00 n/a Good luck Chris - eye of the tiger! 
15/07/2009 £10.00 £2.82 I expect you to run (cycle) the race to the finish, God Bless 
15/07/2009 £25.00 £7.05 Best wishes Chris...hope the wind is on your tail 
10/07/2009 £20.00 £5.64 Tremendous effort and hope it all goes well! 
02/07/2009 £25.00 n/a Delighted to hear that it is all going well. Keep up the good work! 
01/07/2009 £10.00 £2.82 Go Chrissie!!Just think what a difference your fund raising will make so proud of ya!x 
22/06/2009 £10.00 £2.82 All the best! keep those wheels aturning! 
11/06/2009 £10.00 £2.82 Good luck Chris, but I don't think the drawing of a man on your page looks like you! 
07/06/2009 £25.00 £7.05 Well done Chris, go for it!!  
07/06/2009 £25.00 n/a This includes the soothing cream for the buttocks!!!! 
06/06/2009 £10.00 £2.82 Make sure your saddle is well padded!! Good luck 
01/06/2009 £15.00 £4.23 Enjoy the challenge, hope the training has you well prepared ! 
15/05/2009 £20.00 £5.64 May the winds blow the right way! God bless. 
15/05/2009 £50.00 £14.10 Keep going! 
14/05/2009 £10.00 £2.82 Go Chris! Well done you! God be with you X 
12/05/2009 £10.00 £2.82 Best of luck - don't overdo it! 
12/05/2009 £20.00 n/a May God of Glory strengthen you  
07/05/2009 £10.00 £2.82 Best of luck! Make sure you get a well-padded seat! 
06/05/2009 £10.00 £2.82 The Lord is your strength 
06/05/2009 £10.00 £2.82 Make sure you have lots of extra padding or you won't be walking for a week afterwards!! Keep smiling. What a great example you are to others. 
05/05/2009 £20.00 £5.64 Peter would LOVE to be going with you........how about you join us for the Christian Aid Quiz and supper at St Barnabas' on May 16th!! Plug plug!! :) 
01/05/2009 £10.00 £2.82 Best of luck Chris. 
28/04/2009 £10.00 £2.82 Good luck :) 
21/04/2009 £10.00 £2.82 The very best of luck 
20/04/2009 £20.00 £5.64 Rather you than me! Best of luck  
16/04/2009 £10.00 n/a Good luck 
15/04/2009 £10.00 £2.82 Well done Chris - try to enjoy the experience!  
09/04/2009 £5.00 n/a best of luck Chris, you can do it just keep up the training cos it's not long now! 
09/04/2009 £10.00 £2.82 Good luck, better keep up the training :o) 
09/04/2009 £5.00 £1.41 Good luck Chris. 
09/04/2009 £5.00 £1.41 all the very best in your efforts, a very worthy cause 
07/04/2009 £20.00 £5.64 double it if you cycle back!  
07/04/2009 £5.00 £1.41 Good luck Chris !! 
06/04/2009 £10.00 £2.82 Prefer Eurostar myself! 
04/04/2009 £10.00 £2.82 Bon chance. Your off your chump though! 
02/04/2009 £10.00 £2.82 Very best of luck Chris 
01/04/2009 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck Chris 
01/04/2009 £5.00 £1.41 Best of luck 
01/04/2009 £20.00 £5.64 Hopefully an enjoyable experience, but I am sure it will have its moments. All the best. 
30/03/2009 £10.00 £2.82 Good Luck Chris! 
25/03/2009 £10.00 n/a You'll be saddle sore but good luck 
24/03/2009 £20.00 £5.64 Bon chance 
24/03/2009 £20.00 £5.64 Well done! Good luck with the training and the event! 
23/03/2009 £10.00 £2.82 All the best Chris...do you have a yellow jersey? 
20/03/2009 £20.00 £5.64 rather you then me - wear the yellow jumper 
20/03/2009 £10.00 £2.82 Good Luck 
19/03/2009 £10.00 £2.82 Next stop, Tour de France 
19/03/2009 £10.00 £2.82 good luck 
18/03/2009 £50.00 £14.10 as promised God Bless 
18/03/2009 £50.00 £14.10 Will you be wearing a striped shirt and a string of onions? 
18/03/2009 £10.00 £2.82 Good luck! 
18/03/2009 £10.00 £2.82 Good Luck Chris 
18/03/2009 £10.00 £2.82 Good Luck - Sounds like it will be a blast! 
18/03/2009 £20.00 n/a Good luck Chris  
18/03/2009 £10.00 £2.82 Good luck Chris, you could cycle over to see Julia aftewards! 
18/03/2009 £10.00 £2.82 Best of luck Chris!! 
18/03/2009 £10.00 £2.82 Go for it, hope you don't get saddle sore!! 
18/03/2009 £50.00 n/a Best of luck - it will certainly reduce your love handles! 
18/03/2009 £10.00 £2.82 Good luck 
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