Louise to embark on another Charity Cycle Challenge

Following the success of the Coast to Coast cycling events in 2008 and 2009, I am delighted to let you know that I successfully completed another cycle challenge this year to raise funds for the St. James's Place Foundation, which supports the Teenage Cancer Trust and Hope and Homes for Children, and the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation.

The 2011 event was over three days in May and was an unforgettable ride of 215 miles from Cork to Dublin.

On day one, I cycled from Cork and rode a mere 56 miles to Dungarvan along quiet country roads. On the second day it was a more ambitious and strenuous 105 miles along the spectacular “copper coast” coastal road to Gorey, continuing on the final day for the last 66 miles, with the opportunity (which I chose to take advantage of!) to detour into the Wicklow Mountains, before finishing the ride in Dublin. I certainly had an appetite for the celebration dinner in Dublin at the end of Day 3. As before I have kept a diary of my ride and should you wish to read this then contact us and we can send you a copy by email.

The event was run in conjunction with the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation with a proportion of the sponsorship raised going to support a specific project called “Urban Stars” (which uses sport to help disadvantaged children in UK inner cities). One of the benefits of the link with Laureus is that it gave me the opportunity to ride with some of Laureus’ Ambassadors who spurred me on. The Ambassadors are sporting legends who give their time to support the Laureus Foundation’s work. The Cork to Dublin was supported by no less than Michael Vaughan who proved an interesting companion sharing our determination to get through those long days on legs unused to the demands of cycling.

I am delighted to let you know that the ride raised over £120,000 for the Foundation and my thanks go to everyone who donated money and gave me moral support.

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My next challenge does not involve my trusty bicycle as it will be a case of putting one foot in front of the other to complete 4 days on the South Downs Way. This is in support of a team who are hoping to get to base camp Mount Everest in time for the 20th Anniversary of St. James's Place. There is also a hope that one member of the team will actually summit Everest as well so watch this space. A similar, but slightly less ambitious event to Mont Blanc successfully raised over £150,000 for the foundation a couple of years ago.

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