a three day cycle ride from london to paris in aid of Cornwall Hospice Care
Sunday, 1 March 2009
To The Lighthouse
Hoping to increase my stamina I cycled yesterday to Godrevy to meet my back up team.An afternoon of wild skies and open beaches with the added treat of about 60 seals lolling on the sand at Mutton Cove
ending up with a hot chocolate at the cafe A round trip of 32 miles
In September 2009 I will be cycling from London to Paris in three days to raise money for Cornwall Hospice Care. Ignoring the wet bit in the middle, the total distance is 210 miles. In the coming months I'll be writing about the trials and tribulations of preparing for this challenge while getting fit and raising money. Please keep checking this site for my regular updates. All money raised goes straight to the Hospices charity and any amount you DONATE would be much appreciated.
It's almost time to start packing my bike and gathering up passport, spare inner tubes and euros. We set off from Tower Bridge in London on Friday 18 September and are due to arrive in Paris late in the afternoon on Sunday 2oth.
Raising Money
My original target was to raise £1000 for Cornwall Hospice Care but thanks to the generosity of so many people I have increased this figure to a mighty £4000, this figure includes the costs of the trip which I am paying myself. I am very grateful to everyone who has supported me so far, it is tremendously encouraging and inspires me to continue with the fundraising and to work even harder on my cycling. You can donate online via Just Givingor if you prefer to give cash or a cheque then email me for details of where to send it. All money raised goes direct to Cornwall Hospice Care as soon as it is received.
I cannot remember a time when I didn't ride a bike, I started with a kids'
tricycle called Bigger Machine and have progressed to two beautiful Marins -
a Mill Valley known as my Summer Bike and a Point Rayes with added front suspension which I call my Winter Bike. I work from home so I don't get the chance to cycle to work instead I rely on going out in the evenings and at weekends. I live in West Cornwall and my normal evening ride is into Penzance - a 12 mile round trip up and down some fairly steep hills. I know nothing about gear ratios, cadence, shifters, chainrings, headsets nor the thousand and one other things 'real' cyclists discuss, all I know is that it is not a good day if I have not been on my bike.
I rely totally on the Cycle Centre in Penzance which is the best bike shop ever.
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3 comments:
It's a lovely ride over to Godrevy, and the cafe makes it worth the effort! Back up team looking good too...!
Lovely photos and you and the dogs look great Diana
I cannot believe you are doing something so good and indulging in something that looks so devilish! Mind you, those hot chocolates are scumptious!!
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