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Matt · Posted: Mon May 11, 2009 10:44 pm Subject: A to B 2009

This sort of thing deviates from my normal goals but as a few of you know, I have decided to go on a bike ride this summer in aid of Cancer Research UK.

Myself, and four of my cycling friends (plus two support drivers) have decided to cycle from Andorra back to Britain. We have given ourselves 16 days to do about 1,400 miles (90 miles/day). The route actually goes through eight different countries and through the Pyrenees and Alps on the way, and we go over some big climbs too.

We organised it all ourselves including the route, accommodation and corporate sponsorship.

We start in Andorra 4th July and we are finishing near Buckingham Palace on 19th July (so if you're in the area - come celebrate!).

I think there is going to be a website and blog up soon so I'll keep you all posted on details.

Needless to say, we decided upon the charity as a result of it affecting friends and families of the cyclists including one of our support drivers who has now recovered from cancer, ultimately as a result of research in that field. And we have chosen to exploit our own interests in cycling to raise money for the cause.

Any donations would be greatly appreciated via our just giving site here:

http://www.justgiving.com/atob2009

...or just see me at a training session!

All proceeds to Cancer Research UK

Thanks

MattCW

Christophe · Joined: 26 Feb 2004 Posts: 1650

Men, you're crazy! Twisted Evil

Good luck still!!

Consider yourselves sponsored.

peterc · Joined: 10 Mar 2004 Posts: 1284 Location: M3 somewhere

Chapeau fella...

Interested to see you route from the channel. (Just in case you swing by us in Basingstoke)

Matt · Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 7:04 pm Subject:

Thanks Guys!!!

Peter, here is our route for day 16. Doesn't include Basingstoke I'm afraid, it is more or less straight to Buckingham Palace (Still about 80 miles though)

http://tinyurl.com/lk2twc

Apologies for the long url

Matt · Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 7:33 pm Subject:

Also, if anyones interested here is the route of our 6th Day as an example. It is in the Alps and we spend half of the day across the Italian border. It starts in a village where I went skiing once (Serre Chevalier) which is never a good sign!!! Climbs up to 2000m and a fun little 600m descent into the finish at Lanslebourg. About 65 miles I think.

http://tinyurl.com/kjrxoq

peterc · Joined: 10 Mar 2004 Posts: 1284 Location: M3 somewhere

Going from Andorra to London, via Italy. You know there are more direct routes don't you... Smile

Ray · Joined: 30 Mar 2004 Posts: 806 Location: Dagenham

peterc · Joined: 10 Mar 2004 Posts: 1284 Location: M3 somewhere

I'm sure that te French are not fully applying this rule, very much like much of their legislation. But just in case it seems you may need a hi viz vest.

This is what I got from the CTC in a regular mail they send out:

Matt · Posted: Sat May 30, 2009 8:34 pm Subject:

Thanks for the heads up Peter. I doubt they will bother to enforce it but we'll chuck a few jackets in the van just incase.

Christophe · Joined: 26 Feb 2004 Posts: 1650

Matt · Posted: Tue Jun 30, 2009 5:26 pm Subject:

The website is up.... www.atob2009.com

We're leaving on Friday! For those interested, we will update with blogs and photos each day.

There are links to our justgiving site for Cancer Research UK aswell!

Alan · Joined: 19 Sep 2005 Posts: 642 Location: Hackney, London

Good Luck Matt. Hope all goes well. Smile

ed! · Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2009 3:36 pm Subject:

Best of luck!

Christophe · Joined: 26 Feb 2004 Posts: 1650

Good luck guys!
Hoping to see you down the Mall on the 19th.

ChrisCW · Joined: 17 Feb 2006 Posts: 7

Hi everyone, have you been following Matt's cycling progress around France, www.atob2009.com

Have a look at the blog and pics on flickr (LSST cycle top in the Alps).

He arrives back in London (Buckingham Palace) Sunday 19th evening, not sure of time yet, but they'll be cycling from Dover ferry.