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Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research - Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research is the only charity in the UK dedicated exclusively to researching blood cancers and disorders including leukaemia, Hodgkin’s and other lymphomas, and myeloma.
Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research
Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research is the only charity in the UK dedicated exclusively to researching blood cancers and disorders including leukaemia, Hodgkin’s and other lymphomas, and myeloma.

Event details

02 June 2011

I am fundraising as a personal challenge. My challenge is Cycling My event is happening in London



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Dynamic Adventures' Fundraising Page

Fundraisers: 
katie strycharczuk, David Mitchell, Paul Mitchell, Colin Kiely, Simon Tring

My page: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/team/daleukaemia

WELL we did it!!!! and are now back safe and sound.

668 miles, a few hills (two big ones),  9 punctures, 4 people fell off, 1 broken shoe, got lost twice, one bridge missing, lots of coffee, many french cakes and lots of money for the charity.

I would really like to thank Lizzy, Sophie and Arri for their help, driving, cooking, tent pitching and navigation across the small roads of France. Also for putting up with tired and stroppy riders!!!!!!! Without them we could not have done it. They gave up 10 days of their time so many thanks from all of us.

The hardest part is collecting in all the money, so if you still owe us any then please send it to:

Dynamic Adventures

Cleave Barton

Bickliegh

Devon

EX16 8RG

 

All the best

Paul Mitchell

 

Next challenge is in the planning stage already

 

Thursday 9th June

We rode from our campsite in Switzerland straight up to 1498m, legs screaming for 4.5 miles - the only benefit was the 13 miles downhill and round the lake to Geneva for lunch. The afternoon was another 20 miles up the Chamonix valley. 635 miles completed, only 35 miles to go but it is uphill. Maybe a few beers at the end.

Wednesday 8th June

From Troyes we were hot as mustard to Dijon, covering 94 miles through great countryside. Dijon to the Jura was about 70 miles. Stopped for crepes in Dole at lunch time - got to keep the calorie intake up - then through the forest onto Arbois on the edge of the Jura. Big day today even if it was only 45 miles, straight up (twice) to about 1298m and into Switzerland. Staying overnight on the edge of Lake Joux. There would have been great views if it hadn't rained all day. We are all a bit wet now, though luckily the campsite has a room that we can use to eat in and dry our stuff off. Geneva tomorrow. Off for a beer now.

Monday 6th June.

We have now travelled through the north, passing the First World War graves and the roads lined with poppies. Mainly flat. We stayed in Troyes overnight and today we travelled through the champagne country and are now just above Dijon. The hills have increased and there was no stopping for wine tasting. Bit dehydrated!
Everything hurts. Thank God for Ibruprofen, Deep Heat, energy drinks and gel shorts - you need them all. 449 miles completed with more hills to go. Colin has told us that we have another 34 hours in the saddle. Ouch!
Thanks for all the support.

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London to Chamonix (Mont Blanc) June 2011

Dynamic Adventures have spent the last 12 years organising expeditions all over the world, and now we are organising an exciting expedition, cycling from central London to Chamonix in France in aid of Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research

 

Thanks to all who have sponsored us through sending cheques or pledging money. We now have a total of £11,000 including monies not yet received.

The Team

James (Lord ) Bloss, Paul ( Broken Leg) Mitchell, Katie ( Only Girl ) Strycharczuk, David ( Brother ) Mitchell, Colin ( Very Tall )Kiely, Simon ( Big Legs ) Tring.

Dynamic Adventures have invited a team of 6 people to cycle this gruelling distance to Chamonix in France. They started their training in December 2010 and it is hoped they will complete the challenge in 8-10 days, depending on the weather and how exhausted they get.

The second part of the team is a support vehicle with a driver and sports therapist provided by Dynamic Adventures. Rebecca Whitelock and Sophie Brown will be a great help to the cyclists.

Accommodation on route

During the expedition the team will be based in campsites and the support team will organize this for the tired cyclists.

Fund raising

The main reason for this challenge is to raise funds for Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research.

The target for the team is to raise a minimum of £10,000 and we are planning a number of activities to raise the money. We would much appreciate all donations and pledges for this great cause.

The Route 672 miles

We will start at the London Eye (great location for photos) and cycle the first leg to Dover, and then onto a ferry to France. Over the next 7 days we aim to cycle between 80-100 miles each day until we arrive at Chamonix and the statue of Horace Bendicte de Saussure, who, in 1760, offered a "substantial" cash prize to the first person to reach the summit of Mont Blanc.

Extra

We plan an extra part to the challenge which is to climb to the summit of Mont Blanc over a three day period. This is very weather dependant and the team will only complete it if we get the weather window when we arrive.

The team has two mountain guides who will lead this part of the expedition.

 

Fundraising has now finished, but thanks for visiting this page.

Recent donors

04.10.11 Great effort...very well done!

29.09.11 Well Done

07.09.11

16.08.11 Well done!

26.07.11 from Graham Towler

07.07.11 Well done James and all the team

05.07.11 Well done Si, amazing achievement!

03.07.11

01.07.11 Well done for having your legs waxed David. Mike and Andy

29.06.11 Well done David and team here's the money we've collected for you.

27.06.11 Good Luck with your bike ride

25.06.11 Well done Paul Mitchellothian!

23.06.11 Well done. This is what happens when you get to 50 !

20.06.11 Great Job guys, and a Great cause. Thank you. I know of a couple of people fighting cancer at the moment, and we are very proud of you.

18.06.11 well done bruv and all the riders.

17.06.11 Hope the Rhino has left you alone now. Great achievement for the whole team!

17.06.11 Well done Colin and happy 50th!

15.06.11 Congratulations

15.06.11 well done

14.06.11

13.06.11 Definitely a few beers when you finish - congratulations one and all.

11.06.11 Well done David, to you and all the team. Gell shorts sound intriguing!!

11.06.11 Good luck - hope your bum isn't too sore!!!! Love from Christine, Barry, Daisy & Ruby

09.06.11 Best of luck for the challenge Simon & team - such a worthwhile cause.

09.06.11 Well done Papa Mitchell and Uncle Mitchell, we're very proud of the both of you! Love of love Sarah, Alex and Freya.

09.06.11 Carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero

09.06.11 Good luck team! James 'Lord' Bloss remember to use lots of that vaseline.........again!!!

08.06.11 I got round to it in the end. Wanna see photo's of you in pain though :-) Love and man hugs Mike.xxx

07.06.11 Jim, the beers are on me at the Oktoberfest if you manage it!

07.06.11 Great effort, it sounds like you are making good progress (despite the pain), you are now on the home straight!

07.06.11 Well done

07.06.11 Well done for getting so far - keep going and popping the pain killers

06.06.11 Pedals & patisseries

06.06.11 Great challenge - go for it!

06.06.11 Good luck from everyone at Motion.

05.06.11 You must be mad!! Hope you've got a gel seat . . .

05.06.11 Well done Paul, Katie and chums. Great effort for a very worthy cause.

04.06.11 Well done for even attempting it!

04.06.11 Hope all is going well!

03.06.11 Good luck Simon! all the best! :D

03.06.11 Be off with you then! Oh you have - great.

03.06.11 Good luck Colin!

03.06.11 Good luck Katie and all the team, well done.

02.06.11 Good luck to you all, hope your bottoms etc take the battering and Katie I hope you cope ok with them mens

02.06.11 Give it your best Simon and remember Dad will be with you all the way, as will all of the familyxx

02.06.11 Good luck to all. Hope the saddle sores are not to bad!

01.06.11 Good luck - keep well and safe.

01.06.11 good luck to you all, don't forget the bucket of nappy cream...

01.06.11

31.05.11 For the leg waxing, something I reckon you've always wanted to have done but have never had a good excuse for!!

£11,080.00

Running total

Target:
£10,000.00
Total raised incl. Gift Aid:
£11,881.30
Total donors:
91
Biggest donor:
Richard Kelly
£750.00  
Last donor:
David Mayne 04.10.11  
Offline fundraising:
£6,489.00