It's now just 8 days to the big event and the team are getting nervous!
Training plans have been given lip service and it's going to show on the road as the miles unwind!
The recent news and TV coverage of Mark Beaumont's cycle round the world sort of pales our efforts, but he trained everyday for two years, and had a team of advisor....made it all too easy for him!
We have had some last minute team changes: Paul Franks and David Ross have had to pull out due to health issues. Paul's arm has not recovered as quickly as hoped after his fall in training and the cracked bone is still causing a lot of pain. Sorry you can't make it, gents.
However, we have managed to badger Ross Black into joining us at the last minute, so a big welcome to Ross. Ross also works for National Australia Group.
Got the good news this morning that NAG will match the funds raised by the NAG employees which is fantastic, so a big thanks to the Community Affairs Team.
Pillar Data Systems are our first corporate sponsor to donate, so a special mention to Graeme McDonald and Brian Docherty.
Hitachi, SUN Micro System, HPCDS and EMC are some of the other corporate sponsors that we have had verbal/email pledges from, but we are still finalising the numbers with them.
It has been truly humbling to have received so many fantastic donations from friends and colleagues, to which the whole team, and our charity partner are eternally grateful. Please, keep them coming!
Ian.
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A 214 Mile Bike Ride From Inverness Castle To Glasgow's George Square - Why? Just For Fun!
Childrens Hospice Association Scotland
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A children's hospice offers professional care, practical help and emotional support to the whole family from the day they are referred until the death of their child and beyond.
No charge is made to families who use CHAS's hospices' and their At Home service which are funded mainly through the huge generosity of their many supporters who help them in so many ways. Please become a helper, click the Donate button!
The Riders
Ian Bone - a keen mountain biker who rides a bike that's too big for him, and can do way more than he could handle! He thinks he's better than he rally is! Ian's worked at National Australia Group since February 1999.
Andrew Bone - (yes, they are brothers) He rides a hard tail and can handle it over most of the hurdles Ian puts in his way, he likes the cross country style of riding best. He's the opposite of Ian - he's better than he thinks he is! He worked for NAG a few years back and now works at Glaxo Smith Kline.
Alan Fraser - Alan is probably fitter than he lets on, but is rarely in the saddle these days so has a bit of training to do. He thinks he's going to be the hold up, but he has not seen Ian's big heavy downhill bike! Alan joined NAG in the past year.
Alex Benetatos - He's the athlete! This is the guy they will all be following! He cycles to work everyday, regardless of weather and clocks up serious miles! But he's never done anything like this milage in a weekend! Alex has been at NAG since the cows came home!
Paul Franks - Paul's athletic prowess is a mystery. None of us have ridden with him, or knows his fitness level. He talks a good case, and fills you with confidence - 214 miles....let's see how he does! Paul works for EMC and is on the NAG account team. He has sadly had to pull out due to a training injury.
Steven Turbitt - Not sure if he realises this is being done on a bike? He's a bit of an outdoor enthusiast, and enjoys rallying in a pink jeep....no more needing said there! Steve has his own Badger Watch TV (Cam 1, Cam 2!!!) only it's his ferrets, .....and not badgers? Steve works for HPCDS on the NAG account.
Ross Black - Ross is a threat! He rides a carbon fibre single speed mountain bike and is a member of a mountain bike club, so he's serious at this caper! We are not telling him where the B&B's are so he waits for us!
Andrew Bone - (yes, they are brothers) He rides a hard tail and can handle it over most of the hurdles Ian puts in his way, he likes the cross country style of riding best. He's the opposite of Ian - he's better than he thinks he is! He worked for NAG a few years back and now works at Glaxo Smith Kline.
Alan Fraser - Alan is probably fitter than he lets on, but is rarely in the saddle these days so has a bit of training to do. He thinks he's going to be the hold up, but he has not seen Ian's big heavy downhill bike! Alan joined NAG in the past year.
Alex Benetatos - He's the athlete! This is the guy they will all be following! He cycles to work everyday, regardless of weather and clocks up serious miles! But he's never done anything like this milage in a weekend! Alex has been at NAG since the cows came home!
Paul Franks - Paul's athletic prowess is a mystery. None of us have ridden with him, or knows his fitness level. He talks a good case, and fills you with confidence - 214 miles....let's see how he does! Paul works for EMC and is on the NAG account team. He has sadly had to pull out due to a training injury.
Steven Turbitt - Not sure if he realises this is being done on a bike? He's a bit of an outdoor enthusiast, and enjoys rallying in a pink jeep....no more needing said there! Steve has his own Badger Watch TV (Cam 1, Cam 2!!!) only it's his ferrets, .....and not badgers? Steve works for HPCDS on the NAG account.
Ross Black - Ross is a threat! He rides a carbon fibre single speed mountain bike and is a member of a mountain bike club, so he's serious at this caper! We are not telling him where the B&B's are so he waits for us!
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