London to Paris Charity Bike Ride

A HUGE thank you to all our customers and suppliers (Hoover, Panasonic, Siemens, Belling, Hotpoint, Lliebherr, Sony, AB Electrical and Bosch) who have generously donated to see David complete this epic journey to the land of cheese and garlic. David has been in training completing the Blenhiem Triathalon and assorted other challenges over the last six months and sets off today to raise even more money for the Hospice of St Francis.

Between all the participants over £160K has been raised so far to go to charity with David personally raising over £1500. If you would like to donate before he finishes on Saturday the 6th July please go to http://www.doitforcharity.com/DTodd. 

DAY 1 is a casual 90 miles from London to Dover and gives David a chance to don his new lycra shorts! Here he is at 6am ready for action!

DAY 2 after 48 miles of "undulations" and constant drizzle it's time for lunch. Clearly French weather forecasting is as good as the English! The boys are very happy to report a cracking lunch (preumably with cheese and garlic) and pass on their thanks to all the supports including many French locals who have turned out to cheer them on.

DAY 3 Lunch stop. After 37 moles this morning passing through poppy covered battle fields it's time for a rest in a very picturesque French town with the most fantastic local football pitch. 206 miles completed with just over 100 to go. Hoping to reach Beauvais for overnight in time to see Murray spank the Pole at Wimbledon.

DAY 4 - THE FINAL PUSH 

Another 60 miles cycled and the final run in to Paris is in sight! Thankfully a motorised escort vehicle is on hand to assist our passage into the city. Over 120 cyclists dressed in yellow were quite a sight and it was great to have so many well wishers wave us on during the final leg...

TOTAL RAISED BY DAVID £2285 - A HUGE Thank you to all our sponsors!!!