TRAINING - 03

Start: East Dulwich, London
Finish: East Dulwich, London
Via: 3 circuits around Richmond Park

Distance: 44miles
Time: 2hr 43min.
Average speed: 15.9mph
Max: 33.1mph

Cyclists:
Michael Pennance
Ian Gault

Please give as generously as you can via www.virginmoneygiving.com – a heartfelt thanks from my Mum, other MS sufferers and me.

Mechanic Darcy

Darcy helping fit new tyres

Bike ready for the tour

Darcy helping to fit new tires and adapted Nokia DC14 bicycle charger kit. Big thanks to BC Bikes www.bcbikes.co.uk for rebuilding the gear system.

Please give as generously as you can via www.virginmoneygiving.com – a heartfelt thanks from my Mum, other MS sufferers and me.

HTC GPS + Dyno Charge

Water proof case for HTC mobile phone with Nokia DC14 Bicycle Charger Kit

With a budget restricting my ability to buy a bike GPS system (up to £400.00) I have decided to use the GPS on my Mobile phone plus an adapted Nokia DC14 Bicycle Charger Kit to keep the phone working on long rides.

Nokia DC14 Bicycle Charger Kit (Dyno on forks + transformer attached to handle bars)

Please give as generously as you can via www.virginmoneygiving.com – a heartfelt thanks from my Mum, other MS sufferers and me.

TRAINING - 01

Pit stop at Wier Wood Reservoir

One Degrees on the Meridian (source www.bikemap.net)

Start: Catford, South London
Finish: Fletching, The Griffin Inn, TN22 3SS
Distance: 50 miles
Total Vertical Climb: 2657ft
Time: 3hr 38sec

Cyclists:
Michael Pennance (Thanks for sourcing the cycle route)
Ian Gault

Support Team (picked us up from the pub):
Renee
Beccy
Darcy

Please give as generously as you can via http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-web/fundraiser/showFundraiserPage.action?userUrl=cycletourofireland&faId=131829&isTeam=true – a heartfelt thanks from my Mum, other MS sufferers and me.

End of cycle - ready for a stiff drink!

INSPIRATION



Elenor Gault & Darcy Gault

My Mum, Elenor Gault, lives in Omagh Co.Tyrone and is the inspiration for my "Cycle Tour of Ireland". She was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 1970 and continues to this day to inspire me and everyone she meets with her positive and "never give up" attitude towards living with Multiple Sclerosis.  

My Cycle Tour of Ireland is a self-funded and self-organised 1500 mile sponsored cycle challenge around the 32 counties north and south of Ireland, raising funds and awareness for Multiple Sclerosis. All the money raised will be donated to Omagh's local branches of two charities, Multiple Sclerosis Society and Leonard Cheshire Disability, who have supported my Mum, and other Multiple Sclerosis sufferers over the years. These charities help them live in their own homes, teach them new skills and provide opportunities to enjoy local community life, all things that we all take for granted.

The cycle starts at my Mum's house in Omagh on 22nd August 2011 and finishes on 14th September 2011 at Omagh, Strule Arts Centre. I will cycle an average of 70miles a day for 21 days. You can watch my progress and support me at http://cycletourofireland.blogspot.com/

Your sponsorship would be greatly appreciated, please give as generously as you can via www.virginmoneygiving.com – a heartfelt thanks from my Mum, other MS sufferers and me.

  

TRAINING - 02

Not the sort of view you expect to see in London.

Start: East Dulwich, London
Finish: HMa London Office, W1S 2YT
Via: 1 circuit around Richmond Park

Distance: 26miles
Time: 1hr 42min.
Average speed: 15mph
Max: 32mph

Cyclists:
Michael Pennance
Ian Gault

Please give as generously as you can via www.virginmoneygiving.com – a heartfelt thanks from my Mum, other MS sufferers and me.

Manchester Velodrome

Chris Boardman on LOOK bicycle, 27th October 2000 breaking UCI "Athletes" Hours Record

Chris Boardman's "Look" bicycle suspended over the cafe at Manchester Velodrome. Inspirational stuff ........ but he only cycled for an hour !

Please give as generously as you can via www.virginmoneygiving.com – a heartfelt thanks from my Mum, other MS sufferers and me.