Tour De France
My Donations to date: £355
Fundraiser(s): Jerry Light,
Event: a cycle ride leaving Harwich via ferry to Hook in Holland,cycle to Rotterdam,Brussels,Ypres,Calais then Eurostar to Folkestone and ride back to Swindo
Event Date: 02nd July 2010
Charitie(s) Supported: Barnardos,
Last year I took part in a 450 mile bike ride with friends and colleagues going from Swindon to Paris and back, the objective was to watch the final stage of Le Tour de France and also raise money for Barnardo's. We managed to raise over £1600.
On July 2nd 2010, I will be taking part in another ride of about 500 miles to raise money for a local Barnardos project in Swindon, The Robert Le Kyng Centre, but this time it will be to follow the start of Le Tour de France.
The Robert Le Kyng Centre provides a support service for families with children under 5, which includes parenting advice, support for learning and employment and links to local health services and activities for young families with a creche service provided.
ROYAL MAIL WILL ALSO KINDLY MATCH £ for £ UPTO THE FIRST £200 RAISED.
The intended route is as follows,
Friday 2nd July, Royston (Beds) to Harwich 72 miles Ferry leaves 11.30 overnight
Saturday 3rd July, Hook of Holland to Zevenbergen 55 miles
Dock in Hook of Holland at 8am arrive Zevenbergen at Lunchtime.
Catch return train at Zevenbergen for Rotterdam to see Tour de France (TDF) prologue. Return to Zevenbergen by train
Sunday 4th July, Zevenbergen to Brussels (watch TDF en route) 80 miles (Using canal system to arrive in centre of Brussels)
Monday 5th July, Brussels to Ypres (across Flanders) 63 miles
(Watch TDF stage depart and still arrive in time to see Menin Gate ceremony)
Tuesday 6th July, Ypres to Eurotunnel (Calais) by Midday 50 miles
Then Eurotunnel Folkestone to Ashford 20 miles
Wednesday 7th July, Ashford to Alton 5 Marks 110 miles
Thursday 8th July, Alton back to Swindon 55 miles.
THANK YOU IN ADVANCE IF YOU ARE ABLE TO OFFER SPONSORSHIP FOR THE ABOVE EVENT
Kind Regards
Jerry Light
Contributions
| Display Name | Date | Amount | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| John & Janet Pyle | 31st May 2010 | £20.00 | Way to go, Jerry! |
| matt light | 01st June 2010 | £20.00 | |
| Caroline & John | 07th June 2010 | £10.00 | Go Jerry! |
| Rachel Harding | 08th June 2010 | £10.00 | Best of Luck! |
| Elsa Badham | 09th June 2010 | £5.00 | |
| Deb Badham | 09th June 2010 | £5.00 | |
| Sally Browne | 15th June 2010 | £5.00 | Go Jerry! :o) |
| Kevin Martin | 16th June 2010 | £5.00 | Well done to all taking part. Go for it! |
| Carmela | 16th June 2010 | £10.00 | Good Luck and make sure you don't leave anyone behind!! |
| Cathryn Lower | 16th June 2010 | £10.00 | Good luck to you all, it makes my 54 miles pale in significance! |
| Sylvia oliver | 25th June 2010 | £10.00 | Good luck Jerry! |
| Julia Bottomley | 28th June 2010 | £10.00 | Good luck Jerry and have a really great time. |
| Nick Loake | 02nd July 2010 | £5.00 | Good luck Jerry, just remember to say hello to Lance. |
| Julie Cotton | 06th July 2010 | £10.00 | Good Luck Jerry! Enjoy the ride! |
| Steve Mitchell | 07th July 2010 | £10.00 | Go fast enough and you might be able to wear the yellow jersey! |
| 15th October 2010 | £210.00 |