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Thanks for visiting my fundraising page. I'm doing this as i'm 50 this year and it seemed like a good idea at the time. Just like the running in the piccy i'm going to have to get in plenty of training. The training will be cycle up the hill, cycle down the hill, and repeat in preparation for 100 miles of it!!

The south downs way randonnee is about 100 miles off road and climbs over 11,600 feet (which is the same as cycling up ben nevis 3 times in a day. We are aiming to complete the ride in 12-13 hours. I have done road centuries before, but off road is 1.5 to 2 times harder so it would be like doing 150-200miles on the road.

I am under no illusion though this is going to be hard and i've no doubt i'll throw my toys out of the pram at some point but by sponsoring me i'll make sure i pick them up and carry on.

I have worked out that i'll use around 8,000 calories during the day so keeping me fueled is important along with being hydrated. The ride is unsupported so i have to carry what i need - though there are water taps along the route to top up my hydration pack.  I will also be carrying some bike spares just in case along with spare tyres (in case of flints) and tubes.

As my wife Sarah says its time to "pedal Forest pedal"

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British Heart Foundation

British Heart Foundation

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Donations 7

Well done!

Donation by Hayley & Ben on 29/06/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Barney Smurf will look after their big mate bono for you. You have to promise to smile and keep that smile for at least as long as the crufts one.

Donation by Sarah on 14/06/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Some how i think Bon will be out running you at Watford!!

Donation by Nicole on 13/06/10

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

Best wishes and have a safe ride

Donation by Andy D on 01/06/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

All the best George for your little bike ride. Better you then me!

Donation by Harvey on 01/06/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Very impressive we at Highfield wish you the best of luck, well done.

Donation by Richard Hurd on 25/05/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

i wont be there to drag you along, but i will join you bikjoring and canixing next winter, your team mate Bono

Donation by Bono on 25/05/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£95.00
  • Offline donations£0.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£95.00
  • Gift Aid£26.79

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