I have signed up for the 400km (250 miles) three day Tuscan adventure 'PedElle', a charity cycle from Siena to Rome.
The ride is sold as 'taking in incredible views of vine-clad hills, hilltop towns and stunning architecture through Siena to Rome' and I'm sure anyone would agree it sounds like a truly lovely experience. However, since the word 'hill' features twice in that sentence I have a feeling the reality might be a lot less serene than imagined since it will all have to be experienced from the saddle of my bike.
My reasons for doing this extend beyond a desire to revisit the gorgeous Tuscan countryside - although it may have been an influential factor! Having completed the Prudential Ride London 100 for the British Lung Foundation a few years ago I had been biding my time looking out for the next challenge and fundraising opportunity and this seemed like the ideal chance. This will no doubt be a challenge (400km in 3 days and all in the heat of mid-June) but it is all in aid of raising money for the amazing charities that this organised ride supports.
My costs in taking part are very generously being covered by my firm (Gowling WLG) meaning that every penny that I raise will go to the following charities:
• Coram - Coram has protected childhoods since 1739. Today they provide a unique safety net for children and young people who are frequently ignored or marginalised by those responsible for their care. Coram is responding to the exploitation, hardship, abandonment and growing social care crisis blighting young lives. They address the challenges by developing and delivering services to create a lifetime of difference for 1.4m vulnerable children, young people and families each year. You can read more about their work at https://www.coram.org.uk/how-we-do-it – 60% of all of the money raised for the ride will go directly to Coram
The remaining 40% will be split among the following charities:
• Tom's Trust which supports projects encouraging young people to explore the world of science and gives them the opportunity to find out more about how to take up a science related career - www.tomaprhyspryce.com
• Cyclists Fighting Cancer which gives young people across the UK living with cancer the confidence and ability to regain their physical fitness by building and giving them new bikes, adapted trikes, tandems and other necessary support – www.cyclistsfc.org.uk
• Multiple System Atrophy Trust which, from the moment of diagnosis, provides MSA specialist nurses, telephone support, an online forum for people affected by MSA and information for healthcare professionals – specifically our ride supports ongoing research into a cure www.msatrust.org.uk
It would be great if you could sponsor me on this ride in any way.
Emily
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Total Raised
£1,245.00
£1,541.25 incl. GiftAid
Total Target: £1,000.00
"Its all over now Em - hope you enjoyed it! - have that well deserved rest in beautiful surroundings. Love the Mogs xx"
£15.00
25th Jun 2019
"Great work Em. xx"
£25.00
24th Jun 2019
"GOOD LUCK BLANDSY! "
£25.00
Libby
24th Jun 2019
"Amazing work Em!"
£20.00
Claire
24th Jun 2019
"Well done what an achievement.
Steve & Claire xx"
£25.00
23rd Jun 2019
"Well done!"
22nd Jun 2019
£15.00
Lusaloo
21st Jun 2019
"Wow! What an amazing feat this is. So proud of you and those supersonic legs getting you up the hills. What amazing causes as well! Go for it girl! xxxxx"
"Good luck Ems, think of the wine and pizza at the finish line!!"
£30.00
Tom Wilson
20th Jun 2019
"I’m sat by a pool in Montepulciano and even this is tiring. Good luck!"
£20.00
Chris and Ali Davies
20th Jun 2019
"Good luck I am sure you will do amazingly well. X"
£20.00
Boo
19th Jun 2019
"Good luck and enjoy x"
£20.00
18th Jun 2019
"Good luck and enjoy!! X "
£50.00
Charles Raw-Rees
18th Jun 2019
"Enjoy the scenery proud of your achievement "
£10.00
18th Jun 2019
"Good luck and enjoy!"
£10.00
17th Jun 2019
£50.00
Denise Sexton
12th Jun 2019
"Have a great experience Emily"
£25.00
11th Jun 2019
"Good luck from Granny."
£10.00
9th Jun 2019
"BUONA FORTUNA Emso!! I know you’ll be “stupefacente”... looking forward to hearing all about it. Enjoy the views & don’t forget to pack your padded shorts.... Xx"
"Good luck Em! Make sure you drink lots of yummy wine and Prosecco for fuel! "
£50.00
Llyr Raw-Rees
5th Jun 2019
"Good luck Emily!"
£25.00
4th Jun 2019
"Bring me back something nice x"
£20.00
4th Jun 2019
"Good luck Blands you super woman! Xx"
£25.00
H & W
2nd Jun 2019
"Whoop you’ll be the QOM I have no doubt! "
£50.00
Steff
2nd Jun 2019
"Keep it up training partner!"
£20.00
Hannah & Will
2nd Jun 2019
"Go Emily! xx"
£20.00
Mike Langford.
31st May 2019
"Good Luck EMILY."
£20.00
Joe & Lorna
30th May 2019
"Best of luck Emily, hope those beautiful Tuscan hills aren't too arduous! xx
"
£30.00
28th May 2019
"Good luck Em x"
£25.00
21st May 2019
£50.00
Annabel Watters
14th May 2019
"Good luck gorge you'll smash it! xxx"
£25.00
13th May 2019
"Good luck Emzo!! Xx"
£20.00
13th May 2019
"Good Luck Emily xx"
£20.00
Rob Connell
13th May 2019
"Good luck Emily :)"
£25.00
26th Apr 2019
"What a challenge! Great experience and know you love it. Eric & Pam Probert."
£50.00
26th Apr 2019
"good luck!"
£20.00
Sophie Glenister
25th Apr 2019
" Eat of luck Em!! You’ll be amazing!! X"
£50.00
24th Apr 2019
"Excellent causes and what should be a wonderful experience. Good luck & enjoy! xx"
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