Charity Cycle Rides 2013

For some cycling is a fun and physical pursuit. Man and machine against the elements.  To others its just middle age men wanting to dress in Lycra.  To me its all those things!  Anyway following the success of last year’s ride from Bristol to Lands End raising over £10000 for Cancer Research I have scheduled a number of charity rides for 2013.  Lets be realistic I don’t expect to reach the dizzy heights of last year’s success but every penny counts.

I have arranged three rides for this year.  Anyone who would like to participate there is an entry donation of £50 to http://www.justgiving.com/Caroline-Watson-48.  Any additional donations will be gratefully received.  The three rides are set out below:

·      Saturday April 13^th Cardiff to Bristol: “Caroline Memorial Ride”.  A number of people have asked if there is something we can do for charity and for Caroline.  Caroline always loved getting people together so the ride is in recognition of the efforts she put into supporting our Bristol to Lands End.  Afterwards, friends and family are invited for a few drinks in Bristol.  I will post details in due course

·      Friday 24^th May – 26^th May: “Tour De France stage”.  Neil and I have always wanted to do at least one stage of the Tour De France.  With this in mind we have selected one of the tours newest routes that is going live officially in 2014.  Yes that’s right we have chosen Cambridge to The Mall London.  Ok not quite the Alps but we’re getting on a bit!  Following our triumphant ride down The Mall we will then head West to Bristol.  Total mileage will be around 200 miles.

·      Week commencing 5^th August:  The Outer Hebrides.  This journey is Andrew’s, my brother, suggestion as he lives in Scotland!  What other reason is there? The Outer Hebrides should be a challenge logistically especially meeting the ferry timings between isles.

I am really looking forward to all of these rides especially as we are raising money for a fantastic cause.  I hope that some of you can join me in at least one ride.  Absolutely anyone would be welcomed to join any of these rides just let me know.