Because I'm Mad..

Giles · Post by **Giles** » Sun 08 May, 2011 18:59

...am cycling from Lands End to John O'Groats starting this coming Friday.

Going unsupported with a friend and we plan to take around 15 days.

Trying to raise as much as possible for Cancer Research - more details here http://www.justgiving.com/Giles-Bowes/ and if you are so inclined you can follow the blog here http://lejognutter.blogspot.com/ (not much to say at the moment, but I guess when the sweat starts they'll be more words)

Cheers

seasurfer · Post by **seasurfer** » Sun 08 May, 2011 19:43

Good luck with the journey, 15 days

that doesnt sound very long but have a safe and enjoyable time.

If we knew your proposed route maybe some of us could cheer you along the way in our zeds and give a toot or two, just a thought.

Gill

freds dad · Post by **freds dad** » Sun 08 May, 2011 19:48

You should go from John O'Groats to Lands End as its down hill.

Good luck with the ride and I will sort out some sponsorship for you. Let us know your route and timetable if you can

Jamezee · Post by **Jamezee** » Sun 08 May, 2011 22:25

Good effort

It is something that unfortunately touches most of us during our lives

Good luck Giles

Ian_C · Post by **Ian_C** » Mon 09 May, 2011 11:36

seasurfer wrote:If we knew your proposed route maybe some of us could cheer you along the way in our zeds and give a toot or two, just a thought.

+1

Good luck Giles

Adam · Post by **Adam** » Mon 09 May, 2011 17:15

Great thing to do, great charity. Good luck. Donation made.

One thing I would say to anyone who is going to make a donation, make sure you tick the "gift aid" option. By doing that it means that even more money is raised. Every penny is a penny closer to finding a cure.

Adam.

GazHyde · Post by **GazHyde** » Mon 09 May, 2011 17:25

Sounds like it could be an interest couple of weeks for you... hope the weather holds good for you with a nice tail wind.

Gary

muppet · Post by **muppet** » Mon 09 May, 2011 17:59

Best of luck Giles and look after yourself. Three blokes from work were doing it a few years ago., one got run over and killed training for the trip and another run over and killed keeping up the cycling after it.

I hope you have better luck

Giles · Post by **Giles** » Mon 09 May, 2011 20:21

Cheers guys, I really appreciate your encouragement (Muppet excluded) !

Thanks also to those that have contributed

muppet · Post by **muppet** » Tue 10 May, 2011 09:42

Giles wrote:Cheers guys, I really appreciate your encouragement (Muppet excluded) !

Thanks also to those that have contributed

Glad i didn't tell him the BAD story.

Seriously look after yourself, your are doing it for a good cause and deserve a lot of support

Muppet

Adam · Post by **Adam** » Tue 10 May, 2011 20:29

Just a quick "Bump" really to bring this back up and into peoples attention again.

Despite never meeting Giles (or being on any zroadster events) This is for a great cause (and for one of us Z'ers taking on a great challenge)

Recently a fellow member posted their story of there scare with cancer. I and many other appluad you on telling us your story and congratulate you on your recovery. My bosses wife lost her sister a year or so back and I myself had a brief scare just over a year back along with my mother in just the past month having a scare.

So all im asking and every person that has or knows someone that is/has suffered from cancer is the following...

Are you thinking of ordering that takeaway tonight?
Thinking of nipping out for a couple of pints with your mates at the pub?
Forgetting the above for just one night and instead making a small donation whatever it is towards helping to make a difference. Tomorrow heaven forbid it could be you that gets the news no one wishes to recieve.

Thats my preach over now. Back to Zedding.

Good luck Giles.

snoops · Post by **snoops** » Tue 10 May, 2011 21:06

Good luck Giles

As already said, this horrible disease has probably touched all of us in one way or another.
;
"Get a puncture"... is that the cycling equivalent of "break a leg" ??

I don't really want you to get a puncture..... Donation sent

Post by **Robert T** » Tue 10 May, 2011 21:15

Sponsorship added. Good luck, Giles.

Cheers R.

snoops · Post by **snoops** » Thu 12 May, 2011 19:46

Another bump for this very worthy cause

Boysie · Post by **Boysie** » Fri 13 May, 2011 10:09

Hi

I tried to donate this morning
Is the site down

Mind you it is Friday the 13th today

Now Sorted Good Luck Giles

Ray

siwilson · Post by **siwilson** » Fri 13 May, 2011 10:22

All the best and have a safe trip. Maybe pass by Jay and have him cycle a few miles with you.

Si.

Giles · Post by **Giles** » Sun 05 Jun, 2011 21:09

Just to say I'm back.

Can't quite believe we travelled 1100 miles in 16 days. Saw parts of the UK I never even knew existed and seriously one of the best experiences of my life - phew!

Best bit was, we raised nearly £1500 for Cancer Research - thanks to all those that contributed

If anyone is still interested, there a blog of events here http://lejognutter.blogspot.com/ and you can still donate here http://www.justgiving.com/Giles-Bowes/

Adam · Post by **Adam** » Sun 05 Jun, 2011 21:45

Well done Giles.

snoops · Post by **snoops** » Sun 05 Jun, 2011 22:35

Just read your blog Giles, damned good read, got really immersed in your daily events.

Hope everything has healed nicely

Well done, fantastic achievement and raised money for a very worthy cause.....

sidtheranger · Post by **sidtheranger** » Sun 05 Jun, 2011 22:35

Wow & excellent effort

Post by **Robert T** » Sun 05 Jun, 2011 22:53

I hear that shares in the company that makes arse cream are doing very well.

Well done, Gi. Fantastic achievement for a very worthy cause.

Cheers R.

GazHyde · Post by **GazHyde** » Mon 06 Jun, 2011 08:49

Well done! Fantastic achievement.

freds dad · Post by **freds dad** » Mon 06 Jun, 2011 15:48

Well done Giles. I've just finished reading your excellent blog and now await any pictures.