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 Thankyou

  to those that have helped me along the way on this journey - I am truly grateful for your assistance.

  • Mum for the Craghopper trousers and shirt, and one or two other things during the last 50 years!

  • Caroline Wright for her encouragement and being the first one to sponsor one of the charities I am supporting. Please follow her example! :-)

  • Emma Jopling - for the design of the 'website header' - see Emma's website for more of her amazing work.

  • Symon Hill for advice, friendship, understanding, tolerance and a place to stay when in London!

  • Eric Mozer, President of the FAI International Gliding Commission, for his letter of support.

  • Peter Stratten, Chief Executive, of the British Gliding Association, for his letter of support.

  • Patrick Nagelli, Chairman of the Royal Aero Club of Great Britain, for his letter of  support.

  • Susan Newby, Editor of Sailplane and Gliding magazine, for her enthusiasm, support, advice and help.

  • Dave and his team at Valtex for the backgound image and other ideas.  Please visit Dave's site on gliding.

  • Peter Whitehead and the guys at Edensoaring for the 'photoshoot' and copious cups of tea!

  • Uncle Roy and Auntie Marianna for their concern, tyres and spares that should see me through Africa! 

  • The 'girls in the office' at work, Brenda, Claire, Esther and Sheena, for putting up with me and their kind gift.

  • My big little sister Dawn and family for ensuring I won't go 'arse over tit' down big hills!

  • Lindsey Hall for keeping my feet warm and dry!

  • Beatrice Cami at Handicap International for her support.

  • Arno and his gliding club for being the first people to offer me a place to camp overnight on my journey and the offer of a glass of wine or two as well!

  • Tilo Holighaus, Bernd Weber and all the guys at Schempp-Hirth for offering to be my first commercial sponsor.

  • Bernard for his generous gift - it is the thought that counts - much appreciated Bernard.

  • My 'buddy' Kusal Das for his kind donation, encouragement and always trying to make me think through things!

  • Endura for ensuring I will be sartorially elegant on the bike, with their support in providing a range of cycle clothing at significant discount.

  • Chain-L for keeping me well oiled during my journey!

  • Schwalbe UK for the discounted Marathon Mondials for Africa.

  • Brooks for helping keep my saddle in tip top condition and the offer of more!.

  • Lifesystems for the discounted kit to keep me healthy through the ride.

 

 

 


 

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