Last Couple of weeks. Last £100K to raise

So I thought I should write another post. I spent most of the last couple of months harassing people writing blog and email after another. Then nothing, it has even got to the stage where people are asking how did my cycle go?

Spot the Ball

So a little catch up. The Bank Holiday Saturday, I cycled to Nailsworth near Stroud to watch Bath City play away against Forest Green Rovers. I wrote down some directions from mapmycycle website and went on a cycle through the country lanes. Using B roads I went past where Josie Gibson from BB lives, Iron Acton where a massive illegal Vodka factory has been found and Wickwar where an amazing Brewery is based. I cycled for 30 miles to watch the game, however I got a little lost and ended up getting there 10 minutes late. I am sure I didn't miss anything as the final score was 0-0 and paid £15 for the privilege. It was good for a Blue Square Premier Game. 60 miles workout and back in time to watch an interesting play called Beanfeild.

The following week I was writing a Best Man speech, which was recorded, I think they hoped it would go terribly wrong and they could redeem £250 from You've Been Framed. However I went down a storm and it is now going on sale to the highest bidder. So if you know anyone called Yannick and Ruth that are getting married then I have the speech for you. The day went well, the sunshine was blazing it was really good.

Best Men Speech

Then Sunday, my football team had its first game of the season. We were playing a team new to the league so there was no idea of what standard they were. I cycled to the game it was pouring with rain. It was at this stage the amount of time on the saddle in my challenge coming up sunk in. I am hoping that we do have an Indian Summer and the fact I am unprepared for the challenge ahead, so I will need to get some waterproofs. We lost 3-1, for a review of the game Google 'Shadwell Rovers' however I felt Cameron Currie should have got a 7 for the effort he put in during the game.

Cycle and Funraising

Now, with regards to the cycle and the fundraising I am with 36 other riders. I know names and a few are on the AboveandBeyond facebook page. One even posted the elevation data inputted into mapmyride.com the other day. Hopefully if you follow the link and then click in the box that says 'elevation data' it will show you the hills.....nice.

Here is Bristol to Barnstaple:
http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-kingdom/bristol/355128025528636883

Barnstaple to St Austell:
http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-kingdom/barnstaple/167128026368739732

St Austell to Lands End:

http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-kingdom/-/904128026663243377

There is only £100,000 left to raise of the £1.6M for the CaRE appeal so dig deep and sponsor you can make a difference