£850.10 Raised Target: £175.00
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About Julie Wootten

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I am a bit of a reluctant cyclist.  I’m not keen of the thought of going out on a bike ride, but I love it once I’m out cycling around The New Forest.

Since having M.E. I have tried hard to try and get fit, but its always been an uphill struggle (excuse the pun!)

When we first moved to the New Forest, I took part in a 25 mile bike ride.

Five years ago, I did a 5km charity “run” (for run read slow trundle).

So it’s time I challenged myself again.

So I’ve entered the Heavy Metal Truants 2021: Nine Lives - Virtual Challenge.

This involves a virtual bike ride of 175 miles - the equivalent of cycling from London to Donnington where the Download Festival was scheduled to take place.

We are given from 24th May  until 4th June to cycle the 175 miles, but this will be a huge challenge for me!

My efforts will be in aid of some very deserving charities - Teenage Cancer Trust, Childline, Nordoff Robbins and Save the Children who’ve all been hit hard by these troubled times and have continued to do their work through it all.

When going on a long journey in a slow vehicle, it’s prudent to set off early.  So that is what I’m going to do! I am going to start this challenge earlier in the hope of being able to cycle 175 miles before 4th June!

I am hoping that I will cover the distance and I will do as many miles as I can towards this total (without putting my health in jeopardy. 

Knowing that I have your support and sponsorship will spur me on do the best I can and cover as many miles as possible

For transparency, I do have an e-bike which helps me cope with hills, but I will be peddling all the way.

I will do updates of my progress on my Blog at https://julieshmtjourney2021.blogspot.com/

Thank you for your sponsorship and support.

Julie x

Fundraising Information

This fundraising page benefits the following good cause:


The Truants Foundation (HMT)

Registration Number: 1191441

About HMT 2021: Nine Lives - Virtual Challenge

Since 2013 the Heavy Metal Truants have cycled from London to the hallowed grounds of Castle Donington and Download Festival. Open to all, our charity ride has seen metal fans, bands, and industry types getting on their bikes and raising over £800,000 in the process. 

Our chosen charities, who work so hard to support children and young people, need our support now more than ever. And so we call on all metalheads from around the world to join us in the name of heavy metal.

Between May 24th and June 6th, the weekend of Virtual Download Festival, we invite you to enter the annals of Heavy Metal Truants fame with challenges from cycling, walking, running, and many more. All proceeds will go to Teenage Cancer Trust, Childline, Nordoff Robbins and Save the Children who’ve been hit hard by these troubled times and have continued to do their work through it all.

The Challenges

If you’re a first-time adventurer or a seasoned endurance athlete, there’s a Heavy Metal Truants event made for you. 

For more information on the ninth Heavy Metal Truants challenges, head to: www.heavymetaltruants.com

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Starts
24th May 2021

Recent Donations


Jane Forrest

17 May

£20.00

"Well done Julie, an amazing effort - good luck"

Jo Ferguson

12 Jun

£20.00

"A great worthy cause ! "

Chris Heron

10 Jun

£10.00

"Thanks again for the support on the ride at the weekend. Very much appreciated! "

Pam Ripley

09 Jun

£13.00

"Wow you are amazing "

Bill

08 Jun

£20.00

"Thank you"

Matt

07 Jun

£10.00

"Thanks for wonderful cakes on Saturday Julie and great effort with the fund raising!"

Adam Conti

06 Jun

£20.00

"Excellent work Julie!"

Pete Wyatt

06 Jun

£10.00

"Well done Julie"

Jonnyvelo

06 Jun

£25.00

"Thanks Julie for all of your support along the ride and your excellent cakes and coffee. Great selection of charities to support."

Luke

06 Jun

£10.00

"Perfect cake for an NFCC Sunday coffee stop."

Pjones

04 Jun

£10.00

No message

Chris and Pete

02 Jun

£20.00

"You’re a champion Julie! Always thinking of others who need a hand up. Chris and Pete"

Tom Pimm

01 Jun

£10.00

"Well done Julie! "

Phil Harris

01 Jun

£25.00

"Keep going and thanks (in anticipation, for the d-day coffee and cake)."

Marion Wicks

29 May

£10.00

"Well done, Julie."

Jane Forrest

28 May

£30.00

"Dear Julie, Well done, so good of you to do this for such a worthy cause. Good Luck Love Jane Forrest"

Anonymous

26 May

"Good luck a worthy cores."

Corinne Jones

26 May

£10.00

"We wish you all the best completing this challenge for a good cause! Love from The Jones’s "

Brenda Freer

26 May

£50.00

"Go Julie go!! A good cause. Hope you raise lots of money."

Val

26 May

£20.00

"Well done Julie. Love Valx"

Mike & Trish

25 May

£20.00

"Well done Julie, let’s hope the weather improves for your final stage Mike and Trish"

Patsy

25 May

£20.00

"Your a star "

Linda Frampton

24 May

£10.00

"Well done Julie for taking on this challenge. Great charities. Be proud! xx"

Nerissa Wilkins

20 May

"Keep cycling!! Xxx"

Chris Williams

20 May

£20.00

No message

Rachael & Stef

19 May

£30.00

"Really proud of how you're turning it up to 11!!"

Sue A

16 May

£20.00

"Very proud of you Julie. I know you can do this just wish I was peddling by your side. Good luck!"

Kym Mason

14 May

£5.00

"You’re doing amazingly well Julie. You’ll be super fit by the end. Well done. Love Kym "

Kelly Reynolds

13 May

£10.00

"Go Julie! You are amazing! x"

Anonymous

13 May

No message

Maxine

13 May

£5.00

"Having worked with TCT for many years in my job I applaud your determination Julie "

Tricia Edwards

12 May

£10.00

"Be proud of yourself!"

Ann Wright

12 May

£10.00

"Well done Julie. You are amazing. xxx "

Andy Robertson

10 May

£20.00

"Well done you"

Jenny and Ian

10 May

£20.00

"Keep pedalling Julie, you are doing really well!"

Clare Bailey

07 May

£20.00

"Well done Julie. Keep going. You’re doing such a great job Clare x"

Steve & Helen

04 May

"I'd let Barry go on ahead - maybe he'll get the teas in :o)"

Sally Phillips

04 May

£10.00

"Happy to sponsor you Julie! Xx"

Carol and Bob

02 May

£30.00

Great effort to support a deserving charity especially as cycling is not really your thing. We need more people like you Carol...

Gwen Newton

02 May

£10.00

No message

Anonymous

02 May

£10.00

"Keep peddling! Love Ben and Jerry xxx"

linda beeson

01 May

£10.00

"Good luck Julie"


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