World Water Day 22 March 2011

World Water Day 22 March 2011

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Let me take this opportunity to say thank you for visiting my blog.

I acquired my passion for cycling only in the summer of 2010 whilst training for a London to Paris charity bike ride. I took inspiration from my Dad who cycled Lands End to John O'Groats in 2007 and decided to take to the bike to help raise money for those less fortunate than me. I've always been involved in fundraising for various charities from a young age. I only recently came across WaterAid, a charity who help provide water and sanitation to those without. The statistic deeply shocked me and so I started from scratch and trained for the 300 mile cycle between two of the greatest capitals in the world.

In the space of a year I have gone from not particularly liking bikes to been a keen cyclist. Here is my journey!

Wednesday 21 April 2010

I must cycle outside!!

I have been training since the beginning of the year on an indoor cycle trainer, which is great whilst it’s freezing cold and snowing outside. But I’m not cycling indoors all the way to Paris! I’ve been reluctant to get on the road though because I haven’t really ever cycled in the midst of moving traffic before. It’s a very scary thought but there is no excuse now the days are longer and a littler sunnier. So on Sunday I decided to bite the bullet and you know what? I really really enjoyed it! Cycling around in the sunshine through the countryside was great. I will admit I only did about 12 miles and it hurt in the morning but all the same it wasn’t as bad as I imagined. So I’m off again this Sunday but I’m cycling 25 miles this time. My Dad is planning our route and we will be joined by my good friend Sarah who is also cycling London to Paris in Septmeber. I’m quite excited and think I could get into this cycling malarkey but I might change my mind on Monday morning when I can’t get out of bed!!!!



Visit www.justgiving.com/cycleaid to donate now!


Thank you x
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Tuesday 20 April 2010

It’s Official

I received confirmation last night, it is official, I have my place on the London to Paris cycle with Discover Adventure in September.


I did start training in January and I’m pretty pleased with my progress. Now I have to raise my minimum fundraising target by July and I’m hoping to top £2,000 by September. All money raised is going to support WaterAid. Their mission is to transform lives by improving access to safe water, hygiene and sanitation in the world's poorest communities.


Please visit my blog regularly to keep up-to-date with my training and fundraising efforts. I will also be posting information on fundraising events, special sports memorabilia auctions and other titbits for your delight. I will be adding pictures from my training adventures all the way to the actual event so you can follow me all the way.


Please forward the link to my blog to anyone and everyone you think will be interested in supporting myself and WaterAid.


Also, don’t forget to visit my JustGiving page and donate NOW!


Thank you x
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