TonyS Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 Some of you know already, but for those who don't, Darren Hedges ('mine host' at Defford Farm Shop/Cafe) is setting out on the biggest bike ride of his life next month. Many of you have visited the cafe (some of us are regulars!) and know how Darren and his staff look after us - please give generously in support of his ride and his chosen charity, the more he gets, the less likely he is to bale out half way! Details and link to his charity page are set out below. "I am cycling from Land's End to John O'Groats with two friends April 12th-25th 2014. 950 plus miles 14 days 60 - 80 miles per day (NO REST DAYS) My sister in law Carolyn has been teaching at Dihlabeng for the last 5 years as a volunteer.Knowing how much the school relies on sponsorship i wanted to support Carolyn and the children with your help I would like to raise as much money as possible.Welcome to my give.net fundraising page. Donating with give.net is really easy and completely secure. If you are a UK taxpayer, please confirm that you would like to reclaim Gift Aid on your donation. This will add 25p to every £1 you give. Thanks for visiting!" https://my.give.net/landsendjohnogroatscycle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyS Posted April 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Darren has been sending me regular updates of his progress. Here's one he sent me last Tuesday Eventful day some of the best dramatic scenery on way to Glencoe pass 2hrs rain first rain of trip all the hard climbing made up by the descent down no pedalling hard work after two easy. Days see what tomorrow brings say hi to the gang And last night he sent me this message I'm having dinner at The Crask and I think the best meal of the trip with the Onich hostel second real beer too I will treat myself to a scotch sunset fantastic big day tomorrow I'm ready to come home !! Darren The Crask Inn was his last stop before he reaches John O'Groats TODAY! For those of you who haven't yet donated, the link is in the first post, and here's the link to the Facebook page of his chosen charity. Don't forget, he's riding in Saracen colours (big thanks to Ken for the loan thereof). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveM Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Well done Darren. Look forward to hearing a verbal report soon over coffee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyS Posted April 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 Lovely ride out from Crask to Betty Hill then we had 6o miles into head wind ugh! WE MADE IT few glasses of Bowmore to celebrate brilliant one off experience ! For me any how see ya all soon Darren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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