Monthly Archives: September 2010

They say things happen in 3’s

Guess what?!?! 3rd puncture of the day!!!

Paul Fraser

Paul is sporting his very fetching WYPCC cycling apparel!! That’s the West Yorkshire Police Cycling Club to you and me!! He is doing the London to Paris cycle challenge on behalf of Ray Burrows, his father in law. Ray was … Continue reading →

This is what its all about!

Got my Diabetes UK vest on to tell everyone why we are doing this!!

Weather and status update

After the very dodgy start this morning, the weather has been really kind all day. One more stop then it’s the final run in to Paris – see you at the Eiffel Tower!!!

Punctures!!!

They must be like London red buses – we don’t have any for two days then we have two come along at once – well, not quite but within a few hours!!!

Mark and Paul Davies

Mark is on the left and he is type 1 diabetic. He has been for 10 years and is cycling for Diabetes UK

Susannah Bremner

Susannah is type 1 diabetic herself and is cycling to support the work of Diabetes UK

John Carter

John is cycling for his daughter Rebecca. She is 14 years old and has been Type 1 Diabetic for just 15 months! Because of her “just get on with it” attitude, she motivated John to do this challenge! He has … Continue reading →

Dr Matt Hackett

Matt is our doctor for the challenge and has offered his services free of charge. What a jolly nice chap!!!

Lisa Skidmore

Lisa is Type 1 Diabetic and has been for 3 years. Whilst we have been on this ride, she’s been responsible for motivation and moral – and has done a stirling job! She’s a tiger – aarrrrhh!!!