I am delighted to confirm it was completed within 6 days in its entirety by both John and I.
This was quite a physical challenge as I am sure most can appreciate, but the additional torture including sleep deprivation, sickness, self-induced blinding and biblical weather managed to also challenge our mental resolve somewhat.
You can catch up with our blog (http://www.pegasusgroup.co.uk/pegasus-group-cycle-mipim-2018/) that includes photos of the trip and was kindly written by John each evening after some gruelling time in the saddle, thank you John.
We are both extremely proud of our efforts and pleased to have raised money for Coram this being such a worthwhile cause.
We are now left with both fantastic memories and what I have established today to be known as ‘jack hammer hand’ which we both hope will subside in time.
Thanks again for all of the support we have received, we are truly very grateful.
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Colin Virtue and John Armstrong are based in the Bristol office of Pegasus Group and in a desperate attempt to fend off middle age have committed to riding the 900 miles down to Cannes over a 6 day period (8th - 13th March). Aside from the worthy cause, they thought this sounded appealing until they discovered the 5am starts, the cold (down to -5 degrees in the mountains) and the length they will have to ride each day (up to 180 miles).
Colin and John have committed to raising a minimum of £6k for the charity Coram: the UK's oldest and first children's charity which helps over 1.25 million children every year. The remaining funds go to other charitable causes.
EACH DAY OF THE RIDE IS SPLIT INTO SIX STAGES WHERE YOU HAVE TO RIDE A MINIMUM OF TWO STAGES A DAY (100KM). A RIDER TYPICALLY COVERS 4 STAGES A DAY (200KM). IF YOU HELP THEM RAISE OVER £6,000, THEY WILL COMMIT TO RIDE EVERY STAGE OF EVERY DAY - THAT IS 1500KM!
Corporate Sponsorship is the best way to help as it also gives your company fantastic media coverage and exposure to the riders. Please contact Colin/John should this be of interest.
Colin and John would very much appreciate any financial (and moral!) support you are able to offer for this amazing cause. All being well (!), they will be keen to share a beer with those of you going to MIPIM.
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Total Raised
£6,880.00
£8,081.25 incl. GiftAid
Total Target: £6,000.00
"Fantastic ride. I aim to follow close to the route but not match the time. Best wishes."
£50.00
R&J Cons
5th Apr 2018
"Colin......man of steel......well done, excellent effort"
£75.00
Anonymous
23rd Mar 2018
"Well done both, hard conditions to tackle this time."
£20.00
22nd Mar 2018
"Colin - well done. Good charity. All the best"
£10.00
22nd Mar 2018
Bryan
19th Mar 2018
£25.00
Auntie Ethel
19th Mar 2018
"Well done Collin, very proud of you. Aunty Ethel"
£50.00
Guy Flintoft
16th Mar 2018
"Colin, John, I thought I’d wait and see if you managed to live up to Colin’s bravado (or, being kinder, determination). You did, and I’m conditions which made my own efforts look like a walk in the park. So well done and here’s something for Coram and others to make it all worthwhile."
"Go big face! Get them massive calf muscles working "
£250.00
Oxford Architects
23rd Feb 2018
"Good luck Colin and John, such a great cause! Hope you enjoy the ride and looking forward to hearing all about it when you get back. All the best, Oxford Architects."
"Best of luck to you both.
John, take a tow rope with you as Colin may need it! "
£20.00
Mike
14th Feb 2018
"You’re all nuts. Good cause though! "
£30.00
Dee-Dee Flower
14th Feb 2018
"Colin you are just so amazing."
£10.00
Ian Beckett
14th Feb 2018
"Good luck John!!! Enjoy the cold early starts.
Ian"
£30.00
Spencer Lindsay
14th Feb 2018
"Good luck Colin and Co - a worthy cause! "
£20.00
chris cox
13th Feb 2018
"Good luck chaps. Allez Allez!"
£10.00
Leigh Muller
12th Feb 2018
£100.00
12th Feb 2018
"I will pay the other £100 when Chris completes the Velothon!!"
£10.00
Jamie Armstrong
11th Feb 2018
"Good luck guys!
Jamie & Kat"
£25.00
Mum
10th Feb 2018
"Happy peddling- let's hope it's not all uphill! X"
£10.00
Camilla Jean-Baptiste
9th Feb 2018
"Good luck"
£50.00
Mike
9th Feb 2018
"'hors categorie'...all the best"
£500.00
Chris Hill
9th Feb 2018
"Good Luck gents, I think you may need it, Our full respect to you both, A proper challenge ! , from Chris and all at C J Hole "
£250.00
Phil Pels
9th Feb 2018
"Colin Virtue, well done!"
£50.00
Tristan G A Fischer
8th Feb 2018
"Go for it Colin!! Buy lots of cream for down below!!"
£25.00
Rich
8th Feb 2018
"On your bike"
£10.00
Toby Fisher
8th Feb 2018
"Best of luck"
£50.00
Gary Lees
8th Feb 2018
"You must be bloody mad! Amazing challenge that I hope you can achieve - best of luck chaps!"
£30.00
Kyle
8th Feb 2018
"Good luck Gents, a fantastic effort for a very worthy charity. No doubt you will both crush it.
"
£20.00
Chris Hurst
8th Feb 2018
"BY WHO?"
£100.00
DanMogg
7th Feb 2018
"Ride like the wind!"
£25.00
Tony & babs
7th Feb 2018
"Colin what a great cause."
£50.00
7th Feb 2018
"Good luck"
£100.00
Rob Duff
7th Feb 2018
"I knew Colin was crazy, but clearly his madness has passed to John. Well done both of you, I applaud your endeavour and am jealous that I do not have the bravery even to attempt the same. Good luck from Terri & me and take care both Xxx"
"Hi, dispite approaching middle age!!
Colin & co. Are working really hard to meet this well worth goal. Well done to all "
£100.00
Sarah virtue
6th Feb 2018
"Very proud of you brother
Love your sister xxx"
£25.00
Gill and Tim
6th Feb 2018
"Now that’s an extreme excuse to get out of childcare for a week ... you are both very brave and we take our hats off to you for even thinking about taking it on. Good luck, ride safely, come home in one piece and have an extraordinary time. This is you at your best. Gill and Tim"
"Enjoy the fruits of your labour at the finish....."
£50.00
Henry waite
6th Feb 2018
"Good luck colin. Go carefully!
"
£50.00
Clive Onions
6th Feb 2018
"Enjoy the ride."
£50.00
5th Feb 2018
£50.00
5th Feb 2018
"Well done guys"
£25.00
Paul & Amy
5th Feb 2018
"Top effort gentlemen, may the wind be at your backs and the beer taste good at the finish! Bon chance!"
£150.00
Tony Caci
30th Jan 2018
"Good luck to you both such a great worthy cause.
"
£20.00
Simon Tarr
30th Jan 2018
"Well done chaps. Good luck!"
Cenin
25th Jan 2018
"Good luck from all at Cenin , may the wind be behind you all the way !"
£25.00
Anthony Brookes Surveys Ltd
24th Jan 2018
"Good luck both!"
£250.00
Stuart Homewood
24th Jan 2018
"Have a super trip! All at RAW Energy wish you both well"
£10.00
Neil (Gleeds)
23rd Jan 2018
"Good luck Colin and John. Hope the legs (and derrieres) stay fit!"
£10.00
Becky
22nd Jan 2018
"Rather you than me Colin! Good luck! "
£10.00
Eerena
22nd Jan 2018
"Good luck both! Hope you have been training hard enough Colin! "
£50.00
York Associates
18th Jan 2018
"Good speed guys - enjoy the ride! All the best, York Associates "
£10.00
Davinia
18th Jan 2018
"Bonne chance Colin :-)"
£75.00
Zip and Mark Colley and the girls
16th Jan 2018
"What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger, Colin! Well done you, I hope you have fair weather to help you on your way. Mark says if anyone needs a good, cheap bike check out www.paulscycles.co.uk :-)"
"Good luck Colin and John - hope you will have done enough training to enjoy it!!"
£20.00
Helen, Rik and family
15th Jan 2018
"Go Colin and John, all the hard work you are putting in will pay off. I hope you also enjoy the ride. Good luck."
£20.00
Saleem Shamash
14th Jan 2018
"All the very best you lycra bunnies. Regards Saleem"
£20.00
Roydy
12th Jan 2018
"This is going to hurt beyond belief!....Good Luck guys you're gonna need a truck load of gels! I wish I was there with you.....LOL"
£20.00
David M
12th Jan 2018
"Colin and John - Best of luck with the ride to MIPIM. "
£100.00
Colin's Mother-in-law
12th Jan 2018
"Good luck to both and especially my favourite son-in-law!"
£20.00
Gabriel Abulafia
12th Jan 2018
"Good luck! "
£10.00
Sam Green
12th Jan 2018
"Good luck lads!! "
£50.00
Tom Clarkson
12th Jan 2018
"I was reading about this earlier today. Full of admiration for this mammoth effort. Allez allez!!"
£20.00
Chris Edge
11th Jan 2018
"Good luck chaps!"
£1000.00
Pegasus Planning Group
9th Jan 2018
"Good Luck Colin and John, hope you make it to the Pegasus drinks reception in Association with Movers & Shakers at the private beach bar, Rado Plage, in the heart of the Croisette on Tuesday 13th March 2018
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Club Peloton is a fundraising charity which uses cycling as its platform for challenge events, bringing together a love for the sport and the opportunity to raise money for great causes.
Our main grant recipient - receiving two thirds of all funds raised - is Coram, the UK’s oldest and first children’s charity that has been supporting vulnerable children for over 275 years. Their flagship service, Coram Adoption, is the most successful voluntary adoption agency in the UK., finding loving and secure homes for some of the most vulnerable and hard-to-place children in the country. They now help more than 1.25 million children and young people every year, and this would not be possible without the generosity of our riders
Club Peloton will be supporting Coram’s vital programmes, with a specific focus on Coram’s unrivalled and pioneering adoption service. For more information please visit: www.coram.org.uk.
