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October 14, 2016
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It’s Good 2 cycle……..for Paul

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It’s been quite a month for cycling and fundraising.

First up was Pedal for Scotland Glasgow to Edinburgh ride – 47 miles – we had 16 cyclists taking part in this ride and 4 taking part in the shorter ride – Tabby and Danielle aged 11 and their mums Donella and Michelle.  They were in first and Ian and I were lucky enough to be at the finish line to see them come in!

We had a great team of volunteers ready to do shifts at the finish line and at the tent – We were very fortunate this year to be invited to share the Cycle Law tent in the tented area.  This gave us shelter on a blustery day and was most welcome!

Many of our cyclists chose to leave Glasgow very early (which meant leaving Edinburgh at 5am for most of them!) and were met at Linlithgow by our Shonagh – she had sandwiches and other refreshments that had been provided by our wonderful Corporate partner, Flavour.  This meant they didn’t have to queue at the official food stop and they could just keep going and they all wanted to do that.  Every one of the cyclists praised her cheery banter and encouragement and all loved the sandwiches!

They were all home by 4pm – improving on previous years by 2 hours!

In addition to all that, the team honoured Paul by wearing odd socks – one of his quirky habits!   They also raised a fabulous £9500 (still rising too!)

Enjoy some of the photos from the day.  We had two teams within our team – the Pink Ladies and Jim’s team.

Then, just over a week ago, one of our staunchest supporters, Graham Lawson, set off on a pretty tough challenge.   To cycle coast to coast over the Pyrenees.  He and his cycling companions cycled roughly 700km and climbed something like 11500m between Biarritz and Argelès-sur-Mer, raising over £1000

One of the cyclists a friend of Paul’s wrote this describing the day (clearly quite a tough day!)

“My Pedal 4 Paul Experience

First word that comes to my head is TORTURE!!! Joking asides it was a great event all in.
I went to Lynne 3 days before the event and after number of messages back and forth I was absolutely petrified to do this cycle with such little practice.
Myself & Lara signed up for the cycle in April, giving us plenty time to get out to train for it, but of course we left it until 2 weeks before to eventually venture up to 26 miles. Prior to this last time I had went on my bike was when I was about 15 years old.

The event itself was so well organised even to the extend they truck men who were helping gave us bubble wrap to protect our bikes.
We eventually arrived in Glasgow, only 2 hours too early so we managed to ask event staff to start of early which was no bother at all.
Starting off was the emotional part hearing the bagpipes just reminded me of the reasons we were doing such a grueling cycle staring into the sky knowing that Kim & Paul would get us through the day.

I must say getting out of Glasgow green I found the most challenging part. Signposts were fantastic and never got lost at all and plenty opportunities to stop for water etc. Getting off the main roads were better for me personally I preferred the country roads to the busy parts, BUT the killer hills were the TORTURE part!!!
Before we knew it we were half way and there was water being handed out left right and centre. After there we hit Falkirk and i have to say this was my favourite part everyone in the village were outside and handing us lots of water which definitely gave me the boost to get going again, and the same when we got to linlithgow too everyone cheering us on.

Suddenly a plane came over my head at some point after linlithgow which meant only one thing WE MADE IT!!!! Hearing the bagpipes and cheers from the finish line i could feel myself welling up again and yes myself and lara got ourselves together took hands and were both as proud as punch getting through that finish line. Amazing achievement which i never thought i could do but seeing Lynne & Our family at the finish line made it all the better, I could possibly do it again I must say!

Caroline Cowan”

Well done to all our team and volunteers who were just tremendous.

LM

 

July 11, 2016
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Join the Pedal 4 Paul bike team (11th September 2016)

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What?    A cycling challenge in memory of an amazing teenager, Paul Davies

Where?  Selection of 3 events catering for all ages and abilities

* Big Belter – Glasgow to Edinburgh (112 miles)

* Classic Challenge – Glasgow to Edinburgh (46 miles)

* Wee Jaunt – Edinburgh (10 miles)

When?   Sunday 11th September  2016

Cost?     Varies depending on which ride you choose.  All we ask is that you register yourselves onto your chosen ride and then raise a few quid for us in honour of a very special young man, Paul Davies

Charismatic, fun, inspirational – just a few of the words we could use to describe Paul Davies.

Paul was diagnosed with cancer when he was just 14 and battled it hard for many years.  He lost his fight in July 2010 aged just 17.

Family and friends fundraise tirelessly for a number of charities that were close to Paul’s heart.  This idea is to raise funds for us and we are so very grateful to Paul’s family for choosing us as the benefiting charity.

So, what is it, do I hear you ask?

Well, as the title suggests it is a bike team.

As part of the 2013 Pedal for Scotland bike ride from Glasgow to Edinburgh there were 128 cyclists in our Team Pedal 4 Paul

For 2016 we’d like to see 150 cyclists in our team and it can be done.

The biggest cycling event is Pedal for Scotland cycling from Glasgow to Edinburgh on Sunday 11th September – full information can be found here.  It doesn’t matter your age or ability as there are 3 different events to choose from.

Once you sign up to your event, let us know you are going to raise some funds for us by emailing (shonagh@itsgood2give.co.uk).  We will then give you information on how to set up an online giving page or provide a paper sponsor form.

If you can detail which event you have chosen and what size of Pedal 4 Paul t-shirt you would like to wear.

To help ensure a good day for you and because we like to be a wee bit different we will have our own refreshment stop for you ( that can be instead of or in addition to the official stops).

We have been kindly donated sandwiches and snacks by Flavour and you can also have a free Bike Check with Bike Chain or Bike Cooperative. (You do the bike check in advance of the day, of course!)

Another fabulous sponsor is Cyclelaw Scotland – and we are sharing their marquee at Murrayfield for you to have a meeting point – to meet us or tell your pals where to find you at the end of the ride.

All monies raised will be used at our Ripple Retreat for an item or items that will recognise Paul’s achievements and character in his young life – a fitting legacy for a special young man.

And as one of the requirements of joining the team is to wear odd socks (Paul always wore odd socks!) we also suggest saving up pennies, pounds, fifty pences, notes in a sock!

I can tell you that every single cyclist doing it for us in previous years has a huge sense of achievement.
Paul’s mum has already started her training – I hope that many of you will join her on the team to honour Paul.

Lynne

lynne@itsgood2give.co.uk

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December 30, 2015
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Pedal 4 Paul 2016

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What?   A cycling challenge in memory of an amazing teenager, Paul Davies

Where?  any cycling event but one we get most cyclists joining is Pedal for Scotland

When?   any but Pedal for Scotland is Sunday 11 September  2016

 

Cost?  varies from event to event and all we ask is that you register yourselves onto your chosen event and then  raise a few quid for us in honour of a very special young man, Paul Davies

 

Charismatic, fun, inspirational – just a few of the words we could use to describe Paul Davies.

Paul was diagnosed with cancer when he was just 14 and battled it hard for many years.  He lost his fight in July 2010 aged just 17.

Family and friends fundraise tirelessly for a number of charities that were close to Paul’s heart.  This idea is to raise funds for us and we are so very grateful to Paul’s family for choosing us as the benefiting charity.

So, what is it, do I hear you ask?

Well, as the title suggests it is a bike team.

As part of the 2013 Pedal for Scotland bike ride from Glasgow to Edinburgh there were 128 cyclists in our Team Pedal 4 Paul

For 2016 we’d like to see 150 cyclists in our team and it can be done.

This year sees us suggesting that you join any organised cycling event you fancy and then pledging to raise a few quid for us – any amount at all is welcomed by us.

The biggest cycling event is Pedal for Scotland cycling from Glasgow to Edinburgh on Sunday 11 September – full information can be found here.

Once you sign up to your event, let us know you are going to raise some funds for us and let us know if you want a Pedal 4 Paul t-shirt. We will give you information on how to set up an online giving page.

All monies raised will be used at our Ripple Retreat for an item or items that will recognise Paul’s achievements and character in his young life – a fitting legacy for a special young man.

And as one of the requirements of joining the team is to wear odd socks (Paul always wore odd socks!) we also suggest saving up pennies, pounds, fifty pences, notes in a sock!

I can tell you that every single cyclist doing it for us in previous years  has a huge sense of achievement.
lynne

lynne(at)itsgood2give.co.uk

 

February 22, 2012
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Pedal 4 Paul 2014

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What?   A cycling challenge in memory of an amazing teenager, Paul Davies

Where?  any cycling event but one we get most cyclists joining is Pedal for Scotland

When?   any but Pedal for Scotland is Sunday 7 September  2014

 

Cost?  varies from event to event and all we ask is that you raise a few quid for us in honour of a very special young man, Paul Davies

 

Charismatic, fun, inspirational – just a few of the words we could use to describe Paul Davies.

Paul was diagnosed with cancer when he was just 14 and battled it hard for many years.  He lost his fight in July 2010 aged just 17.

Family and friends fundraise tirelessly for a number of charities that were close to Paul’s heart.  This idea is to raise funds for us and we are so very grateful to Paul’s family for choosing us as the benefiting charity.

So, what is it, do I hear you ask?

Well, as the title suggests it is a bike team.

As part of the 2013 Pedal for Scotland bike ride from Glasgow to Edinburgh there were 128 cyclists in our Team Pedal 4 Paul – raising funds for It’s Good 2 Give in honour of a very special, charismatic and inspirational young man, Paul Davies.
The 2012 Team Pedal for Paul had a wonderful 67 cyclists in it. So we almost managed to double our numbers.

For 2014 we’d like to see 150 cyclists in our team and it can be done.

This year sees us suggesting that you join any organised cycling event you fancy and then pledging to raise a few quid for us – any amount at all is welcomed by us.

The biggest cycling event is Pedal for Scotland cycling from Glasgow to Edinburgh on Sunday 7 September – full information can be found here.

Once you sign up to your event, let us know you are going to raise some funds for us and let us know if you want a Pedal 4 Paul t-shirt. We will give you information on how to set up an online giving page.

All monies raised will be used at our Ripple Retreat for an item or items that will recognise Paul’s achievements and character in his young life – a fitting legacy for a special young man.

And as one of the requirements of joining the team is to wear odd socks (Paul always wore odd socks!) we also suggest saving up pennies, pounds, fifty pences, notes in a sock!

I can tell you that every single cyclist doing it for us in 2012 and 2013  has a huge sense of achievement.
lynne
07901 555 352
lynne(at)itsgood2give.co.uk

 

 

August 12, 2011
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Pedal for Paul

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Charismatic, fun, inspirational – just a few of the words we could use to describe Paul Davies.

Paul was diagnosed with cancer when he was just 14 and battled it hard for many years.  He lost his fight in July 2010.

Family and friends fundraise tirelessly for a number of charities that were close to Paul’s heart.  This event is to raise funds for us and we are so very grateful to Paul’s family for choosing us as the benefiting charity.

So, what is it, do I hear you ask?

Well, as the title suggests it is a bike ride.  We want to get between 50 and 100 cyclists to join us and fundraise for us in the Pedal for Scotland bike ride 2012.  That gives us just over a year to recruit, train and raise lots of money in Paul’s honour.

The bike ride takes place on a Sunday in September and as soon as we know the date of the 2012 ride we will update this page.

It’s a 51 mile ride between Glasgow and Edinburgh – you can do it to beat your own personal best, or just enjoy a day ‘s cycle out stopping at the various designated stops en route – Linlithgow Palace is one – if it’s a nice day, what better place for a quick picnic?

We will provide t shirts and goody bags and one of the team is a bike expert and has offered to look at your bike in advance of the ride.

If you’d like to take part, please get in touch with Lynne on lynne@itsgood2give.co.uk

Spread the word amongst family, friends and colleagues – with 13 months to train and raise funds let’s make this a very special event.

 

March 21, 2011
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Pedal for Scotland Bike Ride

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It’s not a marathon, or climbing Everest, but it was a challenge for me. My bike had sat in the basement for so long, the first thing I had to do was take it to the repair shop to replace the rotten tyres…

I’ve always insisted I hated cycling. It was too hard, Edinburgh has too many hills, I’d rather walk. And then I signed up for the Pedal for Scotland Challenge for It’s Good 2 Give. I fixed my bike up, opened an online giving account and got sent some padded cycling shorts for Easter – a lifesaver. I was ready for my first long training cycle in the Pentlands.

It was a bit near the end that did it. Hanging on for dear life, rattling down a narrow track, you sweep round and suddenly you’re alongside a cliff-edged loch. It’s stunning, and you can’t get there by car – I’d never have found it without my bike. I was hooked.

I only did a few 20-mile or more training rides, and even these impressed my cyclist dad, who openly admitted he didn’t think I’d be able to do it.  What really cemented the habit was cycling everywhere – to work, to the station, to friend’s houses. Suddenly it took half the time to get anywhere.

The challenge itself was hilarious, and surprisingly painless. Emily (another IG2G trustee) and I stuck together throughout, alternately motivating and laughing at each other. She was without padded pants, and felt it!

We took it slowly; it was more important for us to enjoy the ride than beat anyone else. We’d never done anything like this before so whatever time we made was a personal best. We stopped at each rest point, taking full advantage of the snacks the organisers provided!

The route is well thought out, and goes through some gorgeous countryside. One thing that amazed me when I first got back on a bike is how quickly you can leave the centre of town and quickly be surrounded by greenery, in a totally different landscape. Stopping in Linlithgow Castle grounds was a great moment, and there was a surprising amount of downhill – I’d not like to cycle back the other way! The only disheartening thing was seeing keen beans cycling back past us to Glasgow when we were only at mile 40…

After over 50 miles, the last stretch is exhilarating. You can feel the end approaching, even without the distance markers – there’s a very carnival atmosphere. As you come through the finishing posts, total strangers cheered us. It felt like I’d really achieved something, something I’d been genuinely sceptical about being able to do.

Emily and I talked grandly about doing other cycle challenges, but since then all I’ve done is continue to cycle around town. Until I got a puncture a month ago, that is. Now fixing that’s going to be a challenge

Hannah Ewan, Trustee, It’s Good 2 Give!

 

and Lynne says – if you would like to join our team of cyclists this year for the Pedal for Scotland challenge – do get in touch soon.  How amazing would it be to have 50 cyclists undertaking the challenge for It’s Good 2 Give!  I personally hope to follow in Hannah and Emily’s tyre treads…….

February 26, 2011
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Runs, walks, challenges

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As newbies we left it a bit late to get places in this years’ runs and walks as a charity.  However if anyone knows of someone who has a place in any run and is looking for a charity to run for send them our way!  Any amount of money they raise for us will be most appreciated.   I know that one of our long time supporters Carole Spence is running the marathon again this year and this time for us.   And yesterday the 2 Gillians signed up for the Edinburgh half marathon.  One of our trustees is running the Edinburgh 10k – so we have at least one runner in the big runs this year!  Hey, its a start.

Whether there is one person or a hundred people running for us we still need volunteers to cheer them on.  It is super encouraging if you hear your  name shouted from the spectators and be welcomed in at the end.  I will be there for them all and hope you might join me – or run and be shouted at!

This year I aim to cycle the Pedal for Scotland bike ride Glasgow to Edinburgh in September – again we have a few others cycling for It’s Good 2 Give – join us if you dare….

Our young supporters are working hard too with ideas – Lucy Kendrew is already planning a week of crazy challenges – abseiling the Forth Rail Bridge, swimming with the sharks at Deep See World, parachuting out a plane – just three of her planned tasks – better her than me, I can tell you!

And a big one this – we plan to arrange a trip to Kilimanjaro in 2013 – it would be good to get a team of 20 together for this – let me know if you want to take part.  There is a lot of fundraising to be done for this and here’s the crucial bit for us – you have to pay the personal bit yourself.  That can be around £2000 and then raise £2000 in addition.  Final figures will be announced in the next couple of months but I think we will get enough people who want to do it and we are giving them plenty of time to save up!