TimEllershaw
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| posted on 4/7/11 at 09:04 AM |
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Riding a Tour stage - Teenage Cancer Trust - My Unabashed Begging...
Dear All,
There seem to have been a number of “Please Sponsor me” messages recently, so I have mixed feelings about asking you all to put your hands in your
pockets again. However, I feel that the Teenage Cancer Trust is a charity that deserves your attention. I hope you can find a little spare to donate
to them.
On Monday 11th July I will be riding the “Etape Du Tour”.
If you have not heard of it before, just think "cycling equivalent of the London Marathon": 10,000 people, stupid amounts of training and
30% of people will fail. The stage I'm riding is over the high mountain passes of the Col du Telegraphe ( 1,566m high), over the Col du Galibier
( 2,556 m) and then up the famous 21 hairpins up to Alpe D' Huez ( 1850m ). The pro’s ride it 11 days later as stage 19 of the Tour de France,
it will take them about 3 hours. I will take double that. Just to put it into perspective, the smallest of these climbs is higher than Ben Nevis.
This is going to hurt !
Etape Profile:
 
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As you may know, I ride for Hinckley Cycle Racing Club. Don't be fooled into thinking this is going to help! Each Tuesday I race a 10 mile
time-trial course. It is pretty much flat, except for a small lump in the middle, and I have problems getting over that. I think it is safe to say
that hills are not my strong point. Finishing this is going to be a huge task for me. In preparation I have been training as hard as I can, and as a
result I have lost about 2 stone in weight. This is nothing compared to what Angus is going through :
Our life has had its ups and downs over the last couple of years, with loved ones suffering with Cancer, Strokes, Heart problems and Leukaemia. All
have had an affect on me and those around me, so picking a charity was a difficult decision. In the end, we decided that while seeing adults
struggling was upsetting, it was the thought of children falling to Cancer that upset us most. While I’m lucky enough to have 2 great, healthy
children, others are not so lucky. Angus is a family friend. He’s at the age where he should be going out with his mates, playing rugby, causing
trouble, sneaking into pubs and planning his next night out. Instead, he is going for Chemo and is confined to a wheelchair as his bones are no longer
strong enough to support his weight. He should be enjoying his childhood. Instead he has grown up fast in the face of this disease. Simply not
fair.
The Teenage Cancer Trust has helped him along the way. They look after teenagers who fall into that gap between being treated as children and being
adults. They are too old for Thomas the Tank Engine videos, and too young to be stuck with a room full of OAPs. Young people treated in a TCT ward
have much better survival rates. They have helped Angus cope with thoughts of his future and have helped his Mum, Dad, Sister and extended family all
cope with what is happening and what is likely to happen next. They deserve every penny that you can spare.
Thank you for your support.
Tim.
You can donate online at either :
Just Giving web site...
or
Teenage Cancer Trust Web Site...
or by phone:
Text “ETAP55” followed by an amount, to 70070
All of the money will go to the charity.
The donation will be taken from your mobile phone bill.
Eg:
ETAP55
£10
Or go “Old Skool” and press a grubby fiver into my hand next time we meet
Thanks again.
Tim.
 
Galibier
http://www.teenagecancertrust.org/
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liam.mccaffrey
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| posted on 4/7/11 at 09:14 AM |
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I was 6 years past being teenage when I had Lymphoma linky , but Its still crap
at that age. Donated by text mate, best of luck.
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daviep
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| posted on 4/7/11 at 10:02 AM |
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It takes a lot to get a £10 out of a fifer's wallet, however having ridden over the Col du Telegraphe and the Col du Galibier two weeks ago I
can appreciate the effort involved. £10 sent by text
Remember if you don't get a picture it didn't really happen 
 
galibier
Best of luck
Davie
“A truly great library contains something in it to offend everyone.”
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cadebytiger
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| posted on 4/7/11 at 10:17 AM |
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Amazing!
we went skiing in Alpe D'huez and how anyone could cycle up that road is beyond me!!
Good Luck ! donation on its way!
sent by TXT
[Edited on 4/7/11 by cadebytiger]
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Confused but excited.
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| posted on 4/7/11 at 11:46 AM |
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+1
Tell them about the bent treacle edges!
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Wadders
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| posted on 4/7/11 at 12:02 PM |
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As a recent convert to road cycling, I can appreciate how much its going to hurt........£10 donated by txt
Good luck!
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TimEllershaw
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| posted on 4/7/11 at 12:27 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by cadebytiger
Amazing!
we went skiing in Alpe D'huez and how anyone could cycle up that road is beyond me!!
I know what you mean. We skied there this year. I was quite looking forward to the coach trip up to the resort, ( a bit of a pre-race reccy, ) but by
the time we got to the top I was white as a sheet, couldn't speak and couldn't look out of the window. 
Thanks you all for your donations 
Cheers
Tim.
http://www.teenagecancertrust.org/
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whitestu
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| posted on 4/7/11 at 01:05 PM |
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That looks like my usual ride around Mill Hill.
Just sponsored you - good luck!
Stu
[Edited on 4/7/11 by whitestu]
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Chaddy
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| posted on 4/7/11 at 01:41 PM |
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Good luck mate the ride will be awsome, I did the col de la Madeleine, Col du Telegraphe and then Col du Galibier in one day as part of a week long
tour of the Alps, did the Alp and Lautaret next day and finished off on the last day with Mont Ventoux. The Galibier in my opinion (and I have climbed
30 odd cols) is the toughest I have climbed (I haven't done the Bonnet), take your time and enjoy the views, it is downhill from the top of the
Galibier to the foot of the Alp, watch out in the tunnel!!
Cheers Dave
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daviep
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| posted on 25/8/11 at 04:31 PM |
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So how did it go?
I'm scottish for a tenner I was expecting at least radio coverage of the event plus some kind of certificate and photograph like you get when
you sponsor a panda
Davie
“A truly great library contains something in it to offend everyone.”
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