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Triumph Dolomite
Here we have a 1973 Triumph Dolomite which will service as our support vehicle for the event.
In this we shall be carrying all the equipment that the team will require over the 2 week period of travel including tents, camping equipment, food, bike spares and tools.
Planned modifcations for the trip will include:
- A stereo
- 7″ Spotlights (for finding cyclists in the dark)
- Rear seatbelts
The Trailer
This is a high quality trailer that we will use to carry general supplies, camping gear and spare bicycle items.
Picture Soon
Sponsoring the End to End 2008 Cycling Team is simple, all you need is a credit/debit card! To sponsor us, just use the button on the left hand navigation of this site, or click the “Sponsor Us Today!” link at the top of this website. Alternatively, you could just click here.
If you would prefer not to use the web-based sponsoring system, please use the “contact” page of this website so that we can discuss an alternative method.
Current Sponsors
Everyone who has sponsored the End to End 2008 Cycling Team will appear on this list. There is a prize for the highest sponsor, which is a box of Quality Street (suggested by Dhiren Vekaria).
| Name | Amount Sponsored |
|---|---|
| Carolyn Karner | £100 |
| Amund Karner (junior) | £100 |
| Simon Karner | £100 |
| Roma | £100 |
| Alison Pearce | £100 |
| Gill & Neil Matthews & family | £99.99 |
| Ben Wood and Chums | £87.56 |
| Malcolm Price | £60 |
| Sue Brignell | £50 |
| Yvonne Wooldrige | £50 |
| Amund Karner | £50 |
| Douglas Aiton | £50 |
| Peter Karner | £50 |
| Ian Flack | £50 |
| Jessica Boname | £40 |
| Philippa Priddle & family | £30 |
| Reginald Flack | £30 |
| Gillian & Alan | £30 |
| Wendy Harrison & family | £30 |
| Michele Brown | £30 |
| Ed Page | £30 |
| Sharla Swinbourne | £30 |
| Marion Clarkstone | £25 |
| Brian Clarkstone | £25 |
| Pam Southworth | £25 |
| Amanda Davis & family | £25 |
| Penny Flynn | £25 |
| Marion Long | £25 |
| John Pepper | £25 |
| Jonathan Price | £22.2 |
| Nigel Palfrey | £20 |
| Sharon Jacklin | £20 |
| Gareth and dorothy | £20 |
| Barry Monk | £20 |
| Tom Wood | £20 |
| Gilbert Curtis | £20 |
| Roger Leech | £20 |
| Gloria & Peter Griggs | £20 |
| Sajida Bijle | £20 |
| Gilbert Curtis | £20 |
| Bob Holcombe | £20 |
| Dhiren Vekaria | £20 |
| Ray Field | £20 |
| James Anderson | £20 |
| Hilary (Bury Lane) | £17 |
| Carole Pearl | £15 |
| Meb Somani | £15 |
| David Massey | £15 |
| Ross Woodruffe | £15 |
| Llangadag OAPs (Wales) | £13 |
| Rob Wilkin | £10.5 |
| Emma Sole | £10 |
| Doreen Bailey | £10 |
| Sue Allsworth | £10 |
| Karen Eades | £10 |
| Linda Neeves | £10 |
| P. Craigmyle | £10 |
| Jack Jenkins | £10 |
| Maita MacKenzie | £10 |
| Ken Crane | £10 |
| M. B. Roberts | £10 |
| Eru Ewat | £10 |
| Robert Elbourn | £10 |
| R. Taylor | £10 |
| Ian Kellman | £10 |
| John Faherty | £10 |
| Janet Wedd | £10 |
| Daphne Wedd | £10 |
| J Camilletti | £10 |
| Jemima Rusdale (Alastair’s Grandma) | £10 |
| Carol Harries | £10 |
| Steve Burton | £10 |
| R. Grove | £10 |
| Julie Morris | £10 |
| Nia, Paul & Caitlin | £10 |
| Jon & Cat Lamoon | £10 |
| Philip Hamlett | £10 |
| Mrs Bottrill | £10 |
| Carol Sims | £10 |
| P. Lucas | £10 |
| Geoff Bailey | £10 |
| Margaret McManus | £10 |
| Sean Heywood | £10 |
| Tony Williams | £10 |
| Lyn Jones | £10 |
| Jill Carter | £10 |
| Mauren Difentaler | £10 |
| Katie Neal | £10 |
| Sarah | £10 |
| R&B Coulson | £10 |
| Jemma Wood | £10 |
| Jill Coule | £10 |
| Andrew Weaver | £10 |
| James Clark | £10 |
| Sophie Gimblett | £10 |
| Elizabeth Wieser | £10 |
| Kate Wiggins | £10 |
| S.C. Martin | £10 |
| Tom Tanvir | £10 |
| Julia Fletcher | £10 |
| Jean Ellis | £10 |
| K & D Raymen | £10 |
| John Gallagar | £10 |
| Stefano Borsi | £10 |
| Paul Belbin | £10 |
| Dayrell Baldwin | £10 |
| Tom Doig | £10 |
| A. Doubleday (Bury Lane - Deli) | £8.88 |
| Alastair Pearce | £8.88 |
| Matt (Bury Lane) | £8.88 |
| Sandra Rae | £8 |
| Mrs Walker | £6 |
| Alistair Wooldrige | £5.02 |
| Matt Karner | £5.02 |
| Oliver Frazer | £5.01 |
| Gregor Madden | £5 |
| Michael Lanipejo | £5 |
| John Haines | £5 |
| Sue Hardy | £5 |
| Alison Barber | £5 |
| Nira Skah | £5 |
| Sam Jeffrey | £5 |
| Suneeta Kumar | £5 |
| Yvette | £5 |
| Katy Mack | £5 |
| Sophie Wilkinson | £5 |
| Hilary Shade | £5 |
| I Wood | £5 |
| Julie Away | £5 |
| Margaret Lonergan | £5 |
| Paul Butt | £5 |
| Ben Edwards | £5 |
| Kyle Jackson | £5 |
| James Duff | £5 |
| Peter Wygnanski | £5 |
| Simon Humpreys | £5 |
| Ian Crosby | £5 |
| Ben Walker | £5 |
| R. Legg | £5 |
| J Reynolds | £5 |
| Joan Page | £5 |
| Matin Watkinson | £5 |
| Ivor Page | £5 |
| Bob Frisk | £5 |
| Carwyn Harries | £5 |
| Malcolm Brazier | £5 |
| Shona Kirkwood | £5 |
| Betty Hodgson | £5 |
| James Gurr | £5 |
| Ian Giles | £5 |
| Caroline Probert | £5 |
| Josh Burdis | £5 |
| Miranda Hutchison | £5 |
| Amy Allen | £5 |
| Ryecroft Data | £5 |
| James Leech | £5 |
| Shirley Cooper | £5 |
| Glynn | £5 |
| Karen Thake | £5 |
| Julia Lindley | £5 |
| Kay Harstad | £5 |
| C Brown | £5 |
| Sarah Hatcher | £5 |
| Cyril Kenzie | £5 |
| Gwen Thurley | £5 |
| Sheila Pinney | £5 |
| Monica | £5 |
| Mrs Marshall | £5 |
| John O’Dell | £5 |
| Alison - 3rd Generation Hair Studio | £5 |
| Sonya Cooper | £5 |
| Hilary Whipp | £5 |
| Jess A’Court | £5 |
| Daniel Fordham | £5 |
| Ged | £5 |
| Kiri Morgan | £5 |
| Sian-Marie Clarke | £5 |
| James Ross Russell | £5 |
| Daniel Wright | £5 |
| Duncan Goudie | £3.22 |
| Gwen Jenkins | £3 |
| Caroline Careej | £3 |
| L. McCregor | £3 |
| Tina Prosser | £3 |
| Nick Orlowski | £3 |
| Philip Holt | £3 |
| Peter Banks | £2.04 |
| Aaron Arnold | £2.03 |
| Ralph Collings | £2 |
| Rachael Dale | £2 |
| Roger Goetze | £2 |
| Andreas Constantinides | £2 |
| Allen Cozens | £2 |
| Jenny Thomason | £2 |
| David Newman | £2 |
| Les Davis | £2 |
| Matt Caddoo | £2 |
| Edmund Duesbury | £1 |
| Seb Hirsz | £1 |
| Dhruva Raman | £1 |
| Richard Hall | £1 |
| Benjamin Firman | £0.76 |
| Dushyant Goordyal | £0.75 |
| Henry Russell | £0.66 |
| Ben Nightingale | £0.2 |
Totals
We have had 205 people sponsor us, pledging a total of £2860.6, of which approximatly £427.295 of tax can be reclaimed through the “gift aid” scheme.
End to End 2008 Newsletter
The End to End 2008 newsletter is used to update subscribers about fundraising progress. During the event, a newsletter will be sent out at the end of each day with information about how the day has played out. This will information about how the cycling conditions were such as the weather and the road surfaces, as well as how long it took us and other information.
If you have sponsored the End to End 2008 Cycling Team via one of our representatives (i.e. have written down your email address on a paper sponsorship form), you will automatically be setup to receive the newsletter to the email address provided. If you haven’t sponsored us, or have just used the web-based sponsoring system, you won’t have been automatically added to the newsletter as we can’t access your email address. If you would like to receive the newsletter, you just need to enter your email address into the form on the left hand navigation section of this site.
At End to End 2008, we are committed to keeping your information safe.
Sponsorship
When sponsoring the End to End 2008 Cycling Team via one of our representatives, we will be collecting information about you. This data will be kept as hard copy backup on the form, and reproduced electronically to be stored and used to help us organise sponsorship pledges. Only authorised individuals (the End to End 2008 Team) will have access to the information you submitted on the sponsorship form. When necessary, this information will be used to help us organise and contact you with regards to payment of your sponsorship pledge.
Approximately 3 months after the event, we will stop contacting you if you have not honored your sponsorship pledge. At this time, all electronic data will be destroyed and sponsorship forms shredded and carefully disposed of.
When sponsoring our event either through one of our representatives, or via the web-based system, we will publically display your full name and the amount that you have sponsored. We will not reveal any other information you pass to us. You individual gift aid status will not be viewable, however will be used to approximate the total amount of gift aid that can be reclaimed over all of the sponsorship pledges.
Sponsoring through the web-based system (the JustGiving.com website) is not controlled or moderated by us. Please consult their privacy policy for further information.
Newsletter
When you sponsor us via one of our representatives, you will be automatically subscribed to the End to End 2008 email newsletter if your have supplied your email address. If you do not wish to receive this newsletter, please state so when completing the form.
Other than your Full Name, Amount Donated and your Gift Aid status, we will never make any of the other data publically available. The data is used for the sole purpose of helping us contact you with regards to sponsorship.
To unsubscribe from the newseltter, simply visit the link at the bottom of the newsletter email. If this fails to unsubscribe you, please use the contact page to inform us, or email theteam@endtoend2008.co.uk.
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Contact the End to End 2008 Team
Please use the form below to send a message to the End to End 2008 Team. If you came to this page wanting to wish us good luck (or of that nature) perhaps you could consider using the guestbook, this way other people can see your message too!
We try to reply to all messages within 24 hours, however this is not always possible. During the event, it is unlikely that any messages will be replied to.
This calender is mainly for the End to End 2008 Cycling Team, however if you are interested in the training we have planned, then this is what you’re looking for!
These events are designed to raise funds for the team. Without your support, this challenge would not be possible. A summary of our fund needs is available under the information section of this website.
Events relating to the End to End 2008 Cycling Team are available in calendar forms.
End to End 2008 - Fund-raising Events
End to End 2008 - Training Events
The Downs Syndrome Assossiation
Our aim
Helping people with Down’s syndrome to live full and rewarding lives
Who they are
They are the only organisation in this country focusing solely on all aspects of living successfully with Down’s syndrome. Since 1970, they have grown from being a local parent support group to a national charity with over 20,000 members, a national office in Teddington Middlesex, offices in Northern Ireland and Wales and a regional development team. Despite this, the organisation is run by a total staff of only 38 (many of them part time), and a network of around 100 regional volunteer-led support groups.
Our mission
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They provide information and support for people with Down’s syndrome, their families and carers, and the professionals who work with them.
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They strive to improve knowledge of the condition.
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They champion the rights of people with Down’s syndrome.
What they do
Our organisation is divided into various teams, including:
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Information - run the helpline; provide info about all aspects of living with Down’s syndrome including welfare, education and health; advise new parents or anyone experiencing difficulties
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Fundraising - responsible for raising money for the association through events, sponsorship and trusts
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Communications - give key messages to the media, public and professionals; influence policy making; reponsible for external publications
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Training - run courses throughout the UK for members, professionals and carers
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Membership - responsible for all administration surrounding new members, existing members and affiliated groups
Tavistock to Land’s End - 17/07/2008
Bristol to Tavistock - 16/07/2008
Whitchurch to Bristol - 15/07/2008
Shap to Whitchurch - 14/07/2008
Lanark to Shap - 13/07/2008
Perth to Lanark - 12/07/2008
Inverness to Perth - 11/07/2008
John O’Groats to Inverness - 10/07/2008
Full Name : Ross Woodruff
Date of Birth : 30/06/90
Hometown : Littleport, The Fens, Cambridgeshire
Role : Support chef, map extrordanaire and general do-gooder
Full Name : Matthew Karner
Date of Birth : 18/02/90
Hometown : Melbourn, South Cambridgeshire
Role : Cyclist
Full Name : Benjamin Wood
Age : 18
Hometown : Melbourn, South Cambridgeshire
Role: Support Team Driver
Full Name : Alistair Wooldrige
Date of Birth : 26/06/90
Hometown : Fowlmere, South Cambridgeshire
Role : Cyclist
Our route is from John O’ Groats to Land’s End. Unlike most people who cycle the End to End challenge, we are going from top to bottom. This is a group decision based by the travelling times and the general direction of travel on the map. Even though the prevailing wind is south westerly, we are up for a challenge! Although the route isn’t final, we are looking to do hops based on the following:
As the bikes are quite an important aspect of the event (you know, just a little bit), this page is dedicated to showcasing them!
As we’re students, we don’t have top of the range racing bikes but both are decent entry-level racing bikes (both under £500).
Merida 880
Being ridden by Alistair Wooldrige, the Merida 880 sports the following:
- Frame: 6061 Aluminium Road Alloy
- Gears: Shimano ST 2200 STi Shifters and Shimano Sora front and rear derailleurs. (16 speed 53/39, 12-24).
- Wheels: Joytech front hub and Shimano rear hub with Alex DA16 rims
- Brakes: Lee Chi callipers.
Possible modifications for the event:
- Standard overhaul (new tyres, brake blocks, chain etc)
- New cassette (teeth starting to show wear after 1200 miles)
Giant SCR 3
Being ridden by Matt Karner, the SCR 3 sports the following:
- Frame: ALUXX aluminium
- Gears: Shimano Sora STI Shifters with Shimano Sora front derailleur and Shimano Tiagra rear derailleurs. (24 speed 30/42/52, 12-26).
- Wheels: Formula front and rear hubs with Alex DA22 rims
- Brakes: Shimano BR600.
Our team consists of 2 Cyclists and 2 Support Crew.
The cyclists are currently in training for the event, and have full road racing equipment. The support crew has 2 members: one responsible for driving and the general management of the team, the other in charge of the cyclist’s nutrition, accommodation and photographically recording the event.
See our individual profiles for more information!
On the right, you will find links to lots of information.
Latest News
- Notes On The Event
This event has been an adventure for everyone, and certainly one not to be forgotten! In this article, we hope to share some of the problems (as well as successes) for anyone contemplating the… Click to read more. - Day 8 - Exeter to Land’s End
The final stretch began in dull weather with Matt cycling the first 70 miles over hilly terrain. With reasonably high winds, the going was tough. Meanwhile, the support team had packed up camp and… Click to read more. - Day 7 - Gloucester to Exeter
After a good nights sleep the two cyclists were in high spirits and ready to hit the road hard, sadly after around 10 miles Jonathan was forced to pull out of cycling the leg to Exeter. He was… Click to read more.
End to End 2008
Welcome to the End To End 2008 Cycling Team’s website! We are 2 students from Cambridge who are cycling from John o’ Groats to Land’s End. We are aiming to complete this adventurous journey of 888 miles in 8 days. The start date is currently set for mid-July so help us out by leaving us messages and donating to the Down’s Syndrome Association!
Our route is from John o’ Groats to Land’s End. Unlike most people who cycle the End to End challenge, we are going from top to bottom. This was a group decision based by the traveling times and the general direction of travel on the map. Even though the prevailing wind is south westerly, we are up for a challenge! The map on the right shows roughly where we will be camping overnight (detailed information will be posted the day after we have camped at a location).
- The End to End Cycling Team (left to right):
- Ben Wood (support team)
- Matt Karner (cyclist)
- Alistair Wooldrige (cyclist)
- Ross Woodruffe (support team)
Down’s Syndrome Association
The Down’s Syndrome Association is the only organisation in this country focusing solely on all aspects of living successfully with Down’s syndrome. Their mission is to:
- Provide information and support for people with Down’s syndrome, their families and carers, and the professionals who work with them.
- Strive to improve knowledge of the condition.
- We champion the rights of people with Down’s syndrome.
How You Can Help
You can help the Down’s Syndrome Association tremendously by sponsoring our End To End 2008 Cycling Team. There is a low minimum donation, so please dig deep and donate what you can. We use the JustGiving.com website to allow you to sponsor us using any of the payment methods on the right. With JustGiving.com, Gift Aid is automatically reclaimed resulting in more money for the Down’s Syndrome Association.
Currently, a total of £2860.6 has been pledged!
