2008 News Archive
2007 News Archive
Cycle to Cannes
18th February 2008
It would be challenging enough in a car, but in support of selected charities, Plowman Craven's Vern Horsley and Dave Rogers will be donning their lycra and lights and cycling from London to Cannes for MIPIM 2008.
As part of the annual organised charity ride "Cycle to Cannes" Dave and Vern will complete a minimum of 100km each per day as they raise money for LandAid, The Tom ap Rhys Pryce Memorial Trust, Sarah Matheson Trust and Architects for Aid (A4A).
In preparation for the epic ride they have both upped their time in the saddle, "it has provided just the motivation I need to get some exercise over the colder months" commented Vern, "but I am spending a lot of time on the indoor trainer!"
Dave is a little more old school and prefers road miles regardless of the weather "It'll be cold in northern France so I'll be used to it" he commented after a completing a weekend of long rides.
Each rider has pledged to raise £3,000 for the charities and staff, friends and family have all chipped in. In order to help them on the way we are seeking additional donations and messages of support.
If you would like to sponsor Dave and Vern please visit http://www.justgiving.com/cycletocannes
Daves Training Card
Saturday 9th Feb - 2 hours road
Sunday 10th Feb - 5 hours steady - around 80 miles
Monday 11th Rest
Tuesday 12th 1h15mins turbo
Wednesday 13th 2 hours road
Thursday 14th 1h15mins turbo
Friday 15th Rest
Saturday 16th 2 hours road in biting Easterly wind
Sunday 17th 5 hours road including 3 hrs 28 mins for Hemel Hempstead 100km reliability ride.- Very cold start
Vernons Training Card
Tuesday 11th Feb 08 got off the turbo and faced the elements for 1hr 20min
Thursday 13th Feb 08 did 1hr 20min on the lanes around Harpenden and St Albans
Friday 14th did a kilometre swim
Saturday 15th rode for 1hr 30min on the turbo trainer
Sunday 16th – lovely day did a 4hr ride in the Chilterns – felt strong – got quite a bit of hill training in that session
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