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      The Ultimate Pursuits Sea2Sea 2006
                    raising money for Sustrans

                      135 Miles in 3 days over some
                                     very rough terrain!!

We did it!!!!! We cycled through every type of weather imaginable. Read the ride report for more info and pictures!!

Craz's Ride Report (PDF)

We're raising money for Sustrans. Sustrans work on practical projects to encourage people to walk, cycle and use public transport, such as the National Cycle Network.

"The National Cycle Network is a great success story. Nearly half of you live within a mile of it. The Network carries over 230 million journeys each year, taking kids to school, workers to work dogs on walks, shoppers to shops - it even helps the Royal Mail deliver your post."

"Over 33% of kids would like to cycle to school, yet only 2% do.  We're working hard to change this. Sustrans is the charity behind Safe Routes to Schools and Bike It - schemes working with young people and schools to make cycling and walking to school both safe and fun. We're also building hundreds of Links to Schools from the National Cycle Network, giving kids traffic-free routes and parents peace of mind."

These are just some of the quotes from the sustrans website. Please visit them here to find out how much more they do!



Event Itinerary:

       * We set off early on Friday 17th November to reach our
        starting point in Whitehaven for 10am. We quickly assemble
        the bikes, dip the rear wheels in the Irish Sea and then off
        we go. We stop at Greystoke/Penrith for the night.
        Distance 50 miles.

       * Saturday morning we depart for Allenheads/Rookhope after
        a nice breakfast, with climbs up Hartside and some beautiful
        scenery to take in. This is the toughest of the three days!
        Distance 45 miles.

       * Sunday morning we set off on our final day for the North Sea
        at Sunderland. After a few undulating hills it becomes a
        downhill ride to the finish where we'll dip the front wheels    
        into the sea as is tradition. We'll take the applause from the
        waiting masses (or the support vehicle driver and family!)
        and then marvel at our achievements over the past 72 hours!
        Distance 40 miles.

The route is mainly traffic free - we trundle through countryside, amazing views and some fabulous artworks along the C2C route (including the Beamish Shorthorn Metal Cows on the Consett to Sunderland Section!). It's a tough ride but we've plenty of time to do it. Even novice riders will manage it and will feel exhilerated when they dip their bikes into the sea at Sunderland!

Read about some of our previous rides and get further details about up and coming charity events on our new website. You could even sign up for our next challenge to help raise money for a good cause!!

       * www.charityadventure.org.uk

or see our JustGiving pages for our previous events here:

       * www.justgiving.com/garyrowntree
       * www.justgiving.com/amsterslam
       * www.justgiving.com/fourchurches

Santa's bringing me my own pump this year... Donation by the man with the pump 21/12/06  

£510.00 + £143.85 Gift Aid

Highly memorable, solid new friends, an unforgettable experience Donation by Andy Walker 12/12/06  

£110.00 + £31.03 Gift Aid

Singy Singer Man Donation by Rob 11/12/06  

£122.00 + £34.41 Gift Aid

We did reet good....dint we??? Donation by James 11/12/06  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

a-buh a-buh - that's all folks! Donation by matt 04/12/06  

£406.00 + £114.51 Gift Aid

Thanks to Sharmelia, Oana and Mum & Dad Donation by Work + Home (Will) 04/12/06  

£45.00 + £12.69 Gift Aid

keep up good work xxx Donation by suzanne 28/11/06  

£10.00

Last few bits Donation by DAN + WILL 24/11/06  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well done chaps! Donation by Chris Groves 23/11/06  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

good job guys, 140 miles, i'll leave that to you. Donation by Paul 22/11/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done everyone! You should try the Amsterlam trip next year, at least you'll get a tan! Donation by Debbie Handley 20/11/06  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Teri 17/11/06  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Nick Scott 16/11/06  

£3.00 + £0.85 Gift Aid

Good luck Dan!! Donation by Craig 15/11/06  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by anonymous 15/11/06  

£44.00 + £12.41 Gift Aid

Good Luck Dan !! Donation by Guy Tolhurst 15/11/06  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Jack Daniels!! Donation by Taryn 15/11/06  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Donation by Dave 14/11/06  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck all Donation by AJ EMIS 14/11/06  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Matt Donation by Melissa 14/11/06  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Dan - more hills than Amsterdam eh? Donation by Neil Saunders 14/11/06  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Dan Donation by Richard Sanders 14/11/06  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

ENJOY! Donation by Andrew & Alison 09/11/06  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Donation by Andy Dinnie 08/11/06  

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Good luck Dan, will think of you when we're on the beach! Donation by john and carole 05/11/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Go on lads! Donation by Andy Curran 03/11/06  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Dugald 30/10/06  

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Ride 'em northern boys X love leicester jess Donation by Jess 23/10/06  

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GOOD LUCK RICH AND THE TEAM ... KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK Donation by Alison + Russ 21/10/06  

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Donation by mandyjane 21/10/06  

£10.00
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* Total raised online: £1,624.50
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