Ride4Hope

Over 3,000 Miles Across America

'I am delighted to support GM Fundraising in their Ride4Hope.This team will ride over 3,000 miles across the USA for Hope House Children's Hospices, raising much needed funds for the terminally ill children they care for. I'm lending my support to this worthy cause and encourage everyone to play their part in it.' Olympic gold medal winning cyclist, Chris Boardman OBE.

In September 2008 the Ride 4 Hope team will set off on bicycles from Oceanside, just outside San Diego on a 3043 mile trip across the USA in to Atlantic City, climbing over 100,000 feet in the process. Over 16 days, this will equate to a daily average of around 200 miles which will be carried out as 3 teams of four on a rotational basis, resulting in a 12 hour day.

During the trip the riders will be faced with many different challenges including a high point of 10,000ft above sea level in Colorado and one single day which covering 270 miles. Excessive temperatures in Nevada will also pose a test to the riders and nutritional expertise will be harnessed throughout the challenge.

Each rider will undertake an 18 month training programme which will be supported by coaching, dietary consultation and a number of training camps both in the UK and overseas. This process has already begun.

Please contact us for further information or to make a donation. www.gmfundraising.co.uk

The Team:

The Ride 4 Hope team will include a team of 12 cyclists from the glazing and construction industries, each having spent nearly 18 months training for this important and worthy challenge. Supporting the cyclists will also be a number of support crew who will provide the necessary and crucial back up for the arduous 16 days across the USA.

Many of the cyclists will have already completed the Top 2 Bottom ride in 2005 which was a 974 mile trip from John O’Groats to Lands End. In 2006 several of the team also completed the Tower 2 Tower ride from Eiffel Tower, Paris to Blackpool Tower. Each of the Ride 4 Hope riders will demonstrate a commitment to achieving both personal goals and those for the raising of important funds for Hope House Children’s Hospices.

Picture: Johnogroats

The Route

In September 2008 the Ride 4 Hope team will set off on a 16 day journey across the USA from Oceanside near San Diego, California to Atlantic City, New Jersey. This route has already been plotted via a satellite navigation system showing every road and junction across the route.

This route begins with a long climb on to the west side of the Rockies reaching a peak of 10,000 foot in Cuchara, Colorado. During this part of the ride the cyclists will have to suffer 20 mile climbs and long days in the saddle. The route then takes the team across the plains of the mid-West to St Louis.

From here the route heads through Indianapolis and over the challenging and steep Appalachian mountains to the destination of Atlantic City where the team will be welcomed by friends and family.

Picture: Route illustration from back page of brochure

GMF:

Since its inception, GM Fundraising has raised funds for a number of children’s hospices and charities. From day one, founder, Gary Morton has led a strong organising team and continues to be sustained by a small group of committed individuals. The group give their time freely, absorbing their own costs and working hard to deliver events for GM Fundraising’s many sponsors and supporters.

How You Can Help

GM Fundraising could not function without the generosity of its many supporters and sponsors.

We are always in need of quality items for raffles and auctions and there are many sponsorship opportunities associated with GM Fundraising events. We always promote our sponsors and supporters as part of the event but if you prefer your contribution to remain anonymous, our discretion is guaranteed.

For details of sponsorship opportunities including our 2008 Ride 4 Hope, to make a gift or a financial donation then please contact Gary Morton at gary@gmfundraising.co.uk.

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