Unsure
about something? Hopefully this page will have your answer. If
not, please email me and ask away.
Why
do it?
Please read the "About" page and find out
How
many miles will you be cycling?
I can't give you an exact amount but I know it's around 500. That’s
500 miles cycling up and down mountains, villages, dirt tracks
and jungles.
How
long will you be gone?
The actual challenge lasts 10 days but I hope to be able to have
2 or 3 days either side. Before the challenge to acclimatise and
after the challenge to sleep and recover.
Why
Vietnam?
Why not :) it's a beautiful country, it's a challenge of a life
time, I've always wanted to go there, I like travelling and seeing
different cultures, people etc...!
Can
I sponsor you via cheque/cash?
Yes, please email me and I can send you the details.
Wat
Tyler, as in 1381 Leader of the Peasants Revolt?
Quite possibly yes. My Grandad always told me how he was related
to the leader of the 1381 Peasants Revolt. Not sure if it's true
or not but I'll always believe him :)
Who
are Across the Divide?
ATD are a specialist organization that offers anyone the opportunity
to compete in "challenge of a life-time" events raising
money for charity.
Who
covers the cost of the challenge?
I have personally contributed approx £600 so far. This includes
the domain name, registration for the challenge, insurance/support
in Vietnam and personal sponsors to myself. The actual cost of
the challenge is £1250. I have selected Cancer Research
UK to cover the remaining costs and have included this in my fundraising
target of £2500.
I
have decided that St Anne's Hospice will be not contributing ANY
funds towards the cost of the challenge as I have elected them
to have 100% of the funds raised in their name.
Why
haven't you set a target for St Anne's?
Because there isn't a need for a target I just want to raise as
much as possible.
How
does the money help the charities?
Again, the "About" page should tell you everything you
need to know. Cancer Research UK is the world's leading charity
dedicated to research on the causes, treatment and prevention
of cancer and rely heavily on public funding. St.Anne's hospice
offers the provision of a dedicated in-patient facility for patients
who required hospice care and was where my Grandad spent the last
few months of his life. Again, they rely on public donations for
the majority of their funding.
How
can I be sure your going to do it?
Believe me, I will. Training started late summer 05 and I'm determined
to cover the distance. Besides which, I made a promise to my Grandad,
I'm doing it for him and nothings going to stop me!!
When
does the money have to be in by?
End of August to be sure everything is in place prior to getting
on the plane in November.
How
can companies help?
Well a money donation is my primary request although I realise
alot of companies can't just hand out money. So... you can donate
items that I can use during training or the event (i.e. cycling
equipment/clothing/accessories), or items that I can auction off
with the proceeds going to the charities. You will get a logo
link on the "Company" page of this site letting people
know you have contributed.
How
fit are you now?
As of today (9/03/06) not very to be honest, but I'm working on
it. I'm up to 30 miles averaging 10mph and I'll be increasing
that by at least 10 miles a month. By the time the challenge comes
I should be up to 110 miles a day with ease (I think we do 100+
miles on one of the days) so I intend to be "more than fit
enough".
How
heavy are you?
As of today (9/03/06) 13.4 stone, I've lost over 1/2 stone in
the last 2 weeks though.
Why
Justgiving?
It's 100% secure, well known, won numerous awards, automatically
claim 28p per £ in tax aid, quick and easy, and the money
donated goes straight to the charity.
Have
you ever fallen off your bike?
LOL yes, plenty of times, but more so since getting SPUDs (clip
on shoes).
Do
you have any injuries that could prevent you completing the challenge?
I've
had three knee operations (on my right knee), two of them being
complete ACL reconstructions. Other than that and the occassional
bout of "man flu" I'm fortunate enough not to have any
medical issues.
Got
a question? Please use the "contact me " link on top
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