Martin's London to Paris cycling challenge 22nd - 26th July 2015

Martin's London to Paris cycling challenge 22nd - 26th July 2015 300 miles , 4 days, 2 capital cities = 1 epic challenge in aid of Penny Brohn Cancer Care But no not this time, this time it's by bike! Thank you, Martin

If I was to say to you I was going to Paris in July to watch the final stage of the Tour de France knowing me you would say, 1st class Eurostar? Yes by bike as I'm doing London to Paris - the hard way!!!

6 years ago my mother in law Hazel sadly passed away after beating Multiple Myeloma for 9 years, also 6 years ago I proposed to my beautiful now wife Verity in Paris. Sadly Hazel didn't get to se

e that as she passed away 12 days before but she did know it was happening as I had asked Hazel and Barry's (my father in law) permission to propose, something I am so glad that I did. So I thought there isn't a better way to celebrate, honour and remember Hazel's achievements by raising money for Penny Brohn Cancer Care who helped Hazel change her mindset and outlook post diagnosis which undoubtably helped Hazel beat Multiple Myeloma for 9 years. Penny Brohn is an amazing charity which we owe so much to. Their mission is to help people live well with the impact of cancer through the Penny Brohn Whole Person Approach. So to raise money for Penny Brohn I am riding London to Paris which is 300 miles, 4 days, 2 capital cities, 1 epic challenge that will finish riding up the Champs Elysées in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe the day before the Tour de France finishes in this iconic location. The aim of this page is to raise awareness of my challenge and to keep you all updated with my fight back to fitness to complete the challenge. I intend to post regular photos, videos and fundraising events throughout the year which will culminate with a Grand Depart party the weekend before I set off for the challenge!!! So please join me on this journey and help me raise £1400 for such a great cause that we owe so much to as a family.

Great times !!!
29/07/2015

Great times !!!

Not only have we just rode 300miles, we decided to walk up the Eiffel Tower and found an opportunity to push the pedals ...
26/07/2015

Not only have we just rode 300miles, we decided to walk up the Eiffel Tower and found an opportunity to push the pedals once more. We must be glutens for punishment !!!!

Boyhood dream realised every hair on my body was standing on end as I rode onto the Plas de la Concorde and then on to t...
25/07/2015

Boyhood dream realised every hair on my body was standing on end as I rode onto the Plas de la Concorde and then on to the Champs Élysées!!!! A massive thank you to everyone that sponsored me and supported me along the journey I am so grateful !!!

5th and 6th in arrivals at the Louve !!! If you're going to do London to Paris that's how you do it pure masterclass !!!...
25/07/2015

5th and 6th in arrivals at the Louve !!! If you're going to do London to Paris that's how you do it pure masterclass !!!! Apart from a 6mile procession to the Eiffel Tower London to Paris is well and truly DONE !!!!!

It's the final push for the Allied advance of Martin and Caryl into Paris. 71miles today we've been told we need to be t...
25/07/2015

It's the final push for the Allied advance of Martin and Caryl into Paris. 71miles today we've been told we need to be the last group to leave this morning so we all hit Paris at the same time think people are starting to realise we've been ripping up the French asphalt !!! It may well get rather emotional when we hit the Plas de Concorde and swing right onto the Champs Élysées where a boyhood dream will be realised !!!!

Wowzers, that was a really hot one !!!! A strong hot southerly head wind all day, with a kicker of a climb at the end th...
24/07/2015

Wowzers, that was a really hot one !!!! A strong hot southerly head wind all day, with a kicker of a climb at the end that was spanked right out the park. Again we rode in 6-7 today despite starting a whole hour to hour n half after everyone else, felt really strong in the second half and we tanked it in hard to the hotel !!!! Viva Le London to Paris !!!!!

Wowzers, that was a really hot one !!!! A strong hot southerly head wind all day, with a kicker of a climb at the end th...
24/07/2015

Wowzers, that was a really hot one !!!! A strong hot southerly head wind all day, with a kicker of a climb at the end that was spanked right out the park. Again we rode in 6-7 today despite starting a whole hour to hour n half after everyone else, felt really strong in the second half and we tanked it in hard to the hotel !!!! Viva Le Paris to London !!!!!

At the last water stop and its roasting !!! Only 17miles to go but there is a long twisting climb before the decent into...
24/07/2015

At the last water stop and its roasting !!! Only 17miles to go but there is a long twisting climb before the decent into Compiegne and then it's a well deserved cold shower !!!

Paying our respects at German cemetery, look at the contrast between the allied cemetery to compared to this. We must no...
24/07/2015

Paying our respects at German cemetery, look at the contrast between the allied cemetery to compared to this. We must not forget the the Germans also lost a millions of men in the war !!!!

Paying our respect to the fallen at one of many war cemetery's
24/07/2015

Paying our respect to the fallen at one of many war cemetery's

Absolutely awesome ride !!! Tough first half with some long hard climbs then it was rolling French countryside for the s...
23/07/2015

Absolutely awesome ride !!! Tough first half with some long hard climbs then it was rolling French countryside for the second 45 miles. We thought we were up in the top 20 but on arrival to the hotel I was the SIXTH person to have finished !!! To say I'm buzzing is an understatement !!! We smashed that one out the park !!!!

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