Thanks for visiting my fundraising page. LONDON TO PARIS BIKE RIDE, 4 DAYS, 300 MILES, 22-26 JULY 09 I'VE DONE IT... 300 MILES, 4 DAYS, LONDON TO PARIS, HURRAH! I always like a challenge! I cannot not change the world, but I can support Christian Aid whose work transforms the lives the of some of the poorest people in our world. I too believe in life before death! I pledged to raise £1,100 for Christian Aid and personally covered the £600 cost of the trip, so any donations or money from fundraising events go directly to Christian Aid. Find out more about their work at www.christianaid.org.uk. Since everyone has been so generous in supporting me, I am raising the stakes and aiming for a grand total of £3,000 for Christian Aid (that's £10 a mile). Thanks to all who supported the Santa Cycle, and congratulations to everyone who made it up the hill by bike, go-cart, trundle toy, pushchair or walking. We raised a fantastic £600. The Mama Mia sing-along was also great fun and raised £755. There were some great 70's outfits! Also thanks to all at Stormont Church for your prayers, support and generosity. "Team Duffield " were a brillant help with training. So now I've done it. 305.4 miles from London to Paris. I was cycling between 72 and 81 miles each day, day 2 mostly uphill and day 3 into a strong head wind. All the training paid off and I managed it in good time, although I was glad of lots of food and a good bed each night. It was an amazing experience and cycling into Paris was fantastic. We stopped the traffic on the Champs-Elysee as we cycled en masse around L'Arc du Triomphe! Crossing the finish line at the Eiffel Tower was quite emotional. Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Christian Aid gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.
Please support me by making a donation to Christian Aid. Merci, Jane
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