Cycling to Hitchin!

[Ian]

This weekend is the start of the cycle rides to the furthest away games of the season. It’s a gentle start – just 40 miles to Hitchin. We’ll be leaving from what we hope will be the site of the new Rebels stadium in Stoke Road. From there we’ll head towards Gerrards Cross, Denham, Rickmansworth, through Watford to St Albans then up through the villages to avoid Luton (thankfully) and into Hitchin. Sounds easy, doesn’t it?!

 

I think there will be four of us cycling to Hitchin – me, Peter Riley (Glen’s dad) plus two of my work colleagues who are keeping us company. I will have a sponsor form with me on Saturday if anyone wants to put their name down. All funds will be split between the Slough Town Supporters Trust and the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

 

Wish us luck and give us a wave on the way if you pass us!

[Matt]

I will chuck some money your way Ian, and the same goes for the Sutton walkers who I haven't paid yet - should see you tomorrow evening.

[Sue]

Ian, Aidan and I will sponsor you as well, will talk to you on Sat.

 

Nice to see on the Hitchin web site that they are going to give you a warm welcome and will mention over the tannoy about your cycle ride.

[Ian]

Thanks, Sue. Yes, was nice of the Hitchin chaps to mention it. We'll probably do a half-time wander round the pitch to collect a few quid. Looks like we may well get very wet around luncthime according to the weather forecast but nto to worry - once you're wet through you can't get any wetter!

[Mark44]

http://www.hitchintownfc.co.uk/cgi-local/yabb2/YaBB.pl?board=fans_forum

 

It seems that Hitchin are much more friendly regarding this than Romulus and will be doing a tannoy announcement as well as congratualting you on arrival

[HorshamRebel]

Ian,

 

What time do you think you are likely to be arriving ?

 

It would be good to get the arrival on 'digital' film, and also to get a few of us to welcome you in

[Mark44]

On the hitchin forum they are talking about doing a bucket collection to add to what we make.

 

Would be a good idea?

[Ian]

Ian,

 

What time do you think you are likely to be arriving ?

 

It would be good to get the arrival on 'digital' film, and also to get a few of us to welcome you in

 

Not so worried about the welcome - it's not like we're walking 110 miles or anything!!!! Getting it on camera would be good though.

 

Really unsure about the timing to be honest. In theory it should be less than 3 hours actual cycling but we need to allow time for a refreshment stop, getting lost, possible punctures etc. My guess would be about 2:30pm. I can phone you when we approach Hitchin if you like? You'll have to PM me your mobile number again though!

 

There was a good article in today's Slough Express about the rides.

[Ian]

They have gone, set off at 10.30, planning to arrive about 2.30 ish

 

Kay

[Ian]

Thanks to everyone who contributed to the flag collection at Hitchin yesterday. It raised £68

 

Thanks also to the following who have pledged or paid money so far:

 

Alan Harding - £20 paid

Mike Lightfoot - £10 per ride pledged (plus a further £10 if all 9 are completed)

Lionel - £10 paid

Dave Carpenter - £10 paid

Kevin McCabe - £20 paid

Sue Shiel - £5 per ride pledged

 

Apologies if I missed anyone and feel free to add your name/pledge to this thread.

Now got to get in some training for the next two - Atherstone and Soham

 

 

[Sue]

And I promise we wont forget to pay you Ian!!!

 

Its called old age

[brighton_rebel]

Put me down for a fiver a ride

 

 

[grandad]

Ian, add me too - £5 per ride, and extra £5 if all done. Prob have to remind me to pay after done though!

[Rebel_Glen]

Ian what's the names of your two work colleagues who rode to Hitchin?

[Ian]

Glen - Claire Tillyer and Andy Hill. Foolishly they're both doing Atherstone too!

 

 

[Rebel_Glen]

Thanks Ian. Good on all of you for the Hitchin ride. Not sure if my Dad is doing the Atherstone ride you best check with him.

[Mark44]

I would join you if I had a bike. I may buy one and join in the later cycles if poss?

[Ian]

Just to update the donation list....

 

Alan Harding - £20 paid

Mike Lightfoot - £10 per ride pledged (plus a further £10 if all 9 are completed)

Lionel - £10 paid

Dave Carpenter - £10 paid

Kevin McCabe - £20 paid

Sue Shiel - £5 per ride pledged

Brighton Rebel - £5 per ride pledged

Grandad - £5 per ride pledged (plus a £5 bonus if all are completed)

Peter Riley - £50 total pledged (plus a £5 Atherstone bonus!!)

 

Thanks everyone, and keep them coming please.