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An amazing cycling adventure

If cycling 1230 km’s from Paris to Brest and back to Paris in 2011 (81 hours) was not insane in itself, I (together with five other fellow cyclists from South Africa) am attempting the London-Edinburgh-London ride starting from Buckingham Palace on the 28th July (07h00 RSA time). 

I will be part of a group of 1,000 riders from 33 countries who will cycle 1448 kms (plus 8kms to get to the start!) from London to Edinburgh and back again in under 116 hours.  My personal target is to finish the event somewhere around the 95 hour mark.  They say if you can complete the Paris Brest you can do anything.  A good excuse to try an event that is even longer.  Here’s hoping the weather is kind and I have done enough training!

We will be riding through some of the most beautiful scenery in Britain, and will rely on self-sufficiency, camaraderie and the hospitality of hundreds to complete an epic cycling challenge. 

There’s someone very special that I would like to dedicate my cycle ride to.  Her name is Melissa and she is the daughter of very close friends.  Melissa was involved in a car accident which left her with traumatic brain injuries and over the years Headway Gauteng has provided the most amazing support for her, her family and others who have been similarly afflicted.  If you are able to make a donation towards this worthy cause I would be most grateful.

If you feel the urge to track my progress through the event you can do so by clicking on the following link http://www.londonedinburghlondon.com/lastseen/?rider_no=L43 (My number for the event is L43)

Many Thanks

Nigel

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