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Loz
17-06-2010, 20:01
Me & a couple of friends (team 'Will Brake for Cake' :D) are taking part in the BHF London to Brighton Bike Ride 2010 on 20/06/2010 to raise funds for British Heart Foundation and would really welcome your support.

Please take a moment to sponsor us. It's really easy - you can donate online by credit or debit card at the following address:

http://original.justgiving.com/lozkeeley

All donations are secure and sent electronically to British Heart Foundation. If you are a UK taxpayer, Justgiving will add an automatic 28% bonus to your donation at no cost to you, making it worth even more. Please join us in supporting British Heart Foundation and a fabulous cause!

Many thanks in advance,

Loz & Team Cake :thumb2

Loz
21-06-2010, 22:39
I'm back!
Well my legs are starting to feel sore now :lol: The ride took a little longer than planned, a number of small accidents & a man had a heart attack on Ditchling beacon meant in some sections there was some bottle necks. Tragically, the the man who had the heart attack died. :(

But depsite all that happened we had a great ride & I managed 48mph down the side of Ditchling beacon not my personal best but still fun, i'll beat it next year for sure!
We made it to the finish line in about 6 1/2 hours & there were huge crowds lining Maderia drive to the finish line & it was certainly a novel experience to be cheered by so many folks!

We plan to do the ride again next year & I can't wait! :thumb2
Here's some pics I thought I'd share with you...

http://i312.photobucket.com/albums/ll326/piscisvisio/R0016177.jpg
My mates looking pensive after being dropped off at Clapham Common by the coach.

http://i312.photobucket.com/albums/ll326/piscisvisio/R0016180.jpg
A gurning idiot. :P

http://i312.photobucket.com/albums/ll326/piscisvisio/Waitingtostart.jpg
Waiting to start.

http://i312.photobucket.com/albums/ll326/piscisvisio/logjam.jpg
This may look like a hold up but it's actually a world record attempt at how many cylcists could fit into the worlds largest shoe box. :p

http://i312.photobucket.com/albums/ll326/piscisvisio/PanofDitchlingBeacon_thumb.jpg
The top of Ditchling Beacon, even though there was a huge number of cyclists pushing their bikes up I managed to ride most of the climb, even though it was at walking pace!

http://i312.photobucket.com/albums/ll326/piscisvisio/R0016197.jpg
Another gurning idiot waiting to cross the finish line!

Cheers,

Loz.

zippy656
22-06-2010, 05:42
well done mate!

Loz
22-06-2010, 11:17
Cheers Zippy! :thumb2

CaptLimey
22-06-2010, 18:05
Cheers Zippy! :thumb2

Well done Loz, hope you raised lots for the good cause. So sad about the guy who died.
My wife, daughter and I did that same run some few years back and it was a bunch of fun, apart from the rather sore nether regions for a few days after! (Didn't make Ditchling Beacon all the way in the saddle though!!)
Regards CL

(RIP) PLANK
22-06-2010, 22:39
well done! :thumb2

Loz
23-06-2010, 06:52
Thank you all! :D
We're definitely going to do it again next year & later this your we're hoping to do the Coast to Coast (http://www.c2c-guide.co.uk/), I hope to raise some money for Help for Heroes on that one. :thumb2

Thanks again,

Loz.