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Red Grade Challenge

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How many red grade trails do you think you could ride in 7 days?

We reckon 29 is a good number.

To see whether we are right Ian and Jim will set out on 9th May, from Dalby Forest to attempt to ride 29 Red grade trails at different centres throughout the UK, finishing on 16th May at Coed Llandegla Forest of course.

By our calculations, that equates to 510km's of Mountain Biking and 2650km's of driving in a week.

Why you might ask - Well the answer is simple - To raise as much money as possible for the Alzheimer's Society. A charity which is close to Jim's heart, after his father lost his battle with the disease a couple of years ago aged just 58.

We have chosen to support Alzheimer's Society because......

Dementia is not a natural part of getting older, it is caused by a disease of the brain and robs people of their lives.

One in 3 people over 65 will die with dementia.

Dementia costs the UK £17 billion each year - that's £46.6million per day, yet only £11 per person with dementia is spent each year on research in the UK.

The Alzheimer's Society depends on the generosity of people like us (and you) to help it care, research and campaign for people living with dementia.

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Great ride for a great cause Donation by Colin Down on 28/05/09

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
 

Well done & a great reason to celebrate. Donation by Lyn & Alan Williams on 16/05/09

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
 

Well done guys! Donation by Paul Clark on 16/05/09

 
£29.00 + £8.18 Gift Aid
 

Good on you, my mum's got this horrible condition. Good luck Donation by John Moore on 15/05/09

 
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Well done- nearly there. Hope to see you finish Saturday. Donation by Dave & Louise on 15/05/09

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
 

A very worthy cause that no government wants to tackle because of the potential numbers of people this will affect in the short term. Thanks. Donation by Jenni and Marius on 13/05/09

 
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Good luck guys, look forward to hearing the tales when you get back. Donation by Matt & Alison on 11/05/09

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
 

Hope all goes well this week. A very worthy cause. Donation by Roger T on 11/05/09

 
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good cause, have fun Donation by neil n lardy on 10/05/09

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
 

Have a good trip Donation by Paul & Carolyn on 09/05/09

 
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Good luck - a 'Degla regular Donation by Dave H on 09/05/09

 
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Good luck- what a great cause Donation by Andy Morum on 09/05/09

 
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Great cause - hope it all goes well Donation by Anthony Edwards on 08/05/09

 
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Good luck and have fun. Love your Cousin in Bristol. Donation by Jane Sach on 08/05/09

 
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Good luck from the West Country Donation by Pat and David on 08/05/09

 
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Good luck lads, see you at Penmachno on Day 7 hopefully. Donation by Tony Kitson on 07/05/09

 
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Good luck, have fun - will be thinking of you!! xx Donation by Rhiannon Macpherson on 04/05/09

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
 

Boys you must be fit? I'll give you a £1 for every trail you complete and a bonus if you still have any energy left to speak when your finished!! Donation by Mike Edwards on 04/05/09

 
£29.00 + £8.18 Gift Aid
 

that'll be 15 quid each if you both get to the end without squabbling :) Donation by Adrian Walls on 02/05/09

 
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Good luck, I like the fact you are riding in the UK and therefore raising as much as possible. Donation by Tim Fraser on 01/05/09

 
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Sounds like a riot...and for a good cause too! Donation by Gareth Bathers on 30/04/09

 
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Good Luck! Think of me when you go through my old home - Thornton Dale, on the way to Dalby Forest! Donation by Duncan (The Man That Can) Rynehart - 30two Ltd on 30/04/09

 
£30.00
 

Happy trails, be safe and have fun Donation by Mike Platt on 27/04/09

 
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Crikey Jim you dont do things by halfs! Proud of you honey, take care and hope the lycra doesn't chafe Donation by Sally Walker on 25/04/09

 
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Good luck and have fun Donation by Tom Tobler on 24/04/09

 
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Don't forget to take your arse pads! Good luck Donation by Stuart McFadden on 16/04/09

 
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Good luck, extra sponsorship available for doing it all on a DH bike. Donation by Sim Worthington on 16/04/09

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
 

Good luck! Donation by Bib & RaySidebottom on 14/04/09

 
£52.00 + £14.67 Gift Aid
 

I do believe that's £1 for every 10km of your 510km challenge :0) Good luck boys! Donation by Claire & Harry on 07/04/09

 
£51.00 + £14.38 Gift Aid
 

Good Luck Boyos !! Donation by Rikidoobi on 05/04/09

 
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