Request for sponsorship, Macmillan cancer relief, Afan monster

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[weeksy]

I'm doing this in a few months for Macmilan cancer relief.

http://www.macmillan.org.uk/Fundraising/Inyourarea/Wales/South_West_Wales/Local_events/MacmillanAfanMonster.aspx

BOth my dad and the wifes dad have been down with some form of cancer in the fairly recent past (both recovered thankfully) so i thought this was quite a poignent and apt event for me and the lads.

The Macmillan Afan Monster will possibly be the best and hardest 75km & 100km mountain bike challenge of 2010. This 'enduro' uses the knowledge of experienced local riders to bring together many of the hidden gems of Afan Forest Park into one awesome ride. The ride uses mostly little known natural trails throughout the Afan Valley, plus the best of the existing trails including The Wall, Penhydd and Skyline single tracks. So, whether you are a regular visitor of Afan Forest Park or coming for the first time, this is the ride for you!

The event will start and finish at Theatr Tymaen, Afan Visitor Centre. All riders will need to sign-on at Theatr Tymaen and commence the ride between 7.45am and 9.15am. It is strongly recommended that riders wanting to attempt the 100km option leave early to make the cut-off time. The cut-off is expected to be around 2.30pm at around 55km but riders can make a final choice on whether to tackle the 100km option as long as they reach this point by the cut-off time. Free parking, free mechanical support, regular quality feed stations and after-ride entertainment at Theatr Tymaen will ensure a ride to remember and make this the enduro to attempt in 2010!

In the 75km event we're expecting somewhere in the region of 3000m climbing and a total time of ITRO 8-9hours of saddle time. Climbing will make up about 50% of the time, so 4-5hours of climbs... It will be a long and tough day. The climbs are insanely tough at times and we expect to do 4-5 in the day... ouch.

So, i'm asking if you lads want to sponsor me.

For ease of use i have used Virgin Money who do this service for £0 cost. ALL money donated goes to the charity.

Location is here for me http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/SteveWeeks

If for some reason you're not happy with that form of payment, let me know what you think is more appropriate and i'll make sure i do whatever it is you require.

It's costing us ITRO £200 each for accomodation, transport etc etc, this is of course coming out of our own pockets, not out of your funds donated.

I'm sure some/most of you have been affected by cancer in some way shape or form and will agree with me that anything we can do will be of great help to someone out there.

Cheers

Steve.

[iain1775]

good effort fella, I will definately sponsor you when I get a minute
MacMillian do an excellent job, my father in law has had Multiple Myloma for about 7 years now and has just got the all clear the 2nd time round (first was 5 years ago)

I quite fancy giving that a go myself actually, would give me incentive to get back out on the bike and do some training
Any idea when the cut off for entries is likely to be?

[weeksy]

Unknown i'm afraid, the entry was/is limited to 300 i think in total. When we first applied 2-3 weeks back it was at 60+

I don't know the current figure.

I may be able to call the organiser and find out, not sure if their number is on paperwork.

[iain1775]

no worries mate, i will investigate on monday