blueretro 704 Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 Last year I signed up to the Rangers charity foundation Arran cycle challenge and a lot of good people on here very kindly donated to my just giving page. Well It's come round again and this year I've decided to attempt the 72 mile figure of eight route that includes several thousand feet of climbing. The challenge takes place slightly later this year on the 26th May. I think that's because the Summer timetable will be operating, so hopefully we will be able to complete the ride in plenty of time to make the ferry back to the mainland. I consider this ride to be a huge challenge. Cycling is "my thing" but I'm 56 now, have high blood pressure and suffer from Asthma as well as COPD! You can probably guess, this will be tough! Every little helps and I would appreciate any donation that can be spared. My JustGiving page Thank you all Terry Hurlock Loyal, Zetland and Redwhiteandblue 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lothianbear 361 Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 3 hours ago, blueretro said: Last year I signed up to the Rangers charity foundation Arran cycle challenge and a lot of good people on here very kindly donated to my just giving page. Well It's come round again and this year I've decided to attempt the 72 mile figure of eight route that includes several thousand feet of climbing. The challenge takes place slightly later this year on the 26th May. I think that's because the Summer timetable will be operating, so hopefully we will be able to complete the ride in plenty of time to make the ferry back to the mainland. I consider this ride to be a huge challenge. Cycling is "my thing" but I'm 56 now, have high blood pressure and suffer from Asthma as well as COPD! You can probably guess, this will be tough! Every little helps and I would appreciate any donation that can be spared. My JustGiving page Thank you all Well done matey for going for the 72 miles , im doing it again this year but ive heard were going for 55 so il stick with that, its plenty lol Zetland 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueretro 704 Posted January 23, 2018 Author Share Posted January 23, 2018 1 hour ago, Lothianbear said: Well done matey for going for the 72 miles , im doing it again this year but ive heard were going for 55 so il stick with that, its plenty lol I noticed on the Strava club page you had signed up again. Good luck hopefully I'll see you there. Lothianbear 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
govanblue 16,847 Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 A Fund Member raising Money for the Fund's 2nd favourite Charity? Sounds good to me. I'll pledge a fiver. (I'm not made of money you know!) Any other Fund Members want to do something similar, they can pledge their donation via me, and I'll sort it all out come the event. That way we can avoid those pesky justgiving fees. If you get enough Fund Members donating, I'm sure the Fund could also give you a wee donation. blueretro and Zetland 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueretro 704 Posted January 23, 2018 Author Share Posted January 23, 2018 10 hours ago, govanblue said: A Fund Member raising Money for the Fund's 2nd favourite Charity? Sounds good to me. I'll pledge a fiver. (I'm not made of money you know!) Any other Fund Members want to do something similar, they can pledge their donation via me, and I'll sort it all out come the event. That way we can avoid those pesky justgiving fees. If you get enough Fund Members donating, I'm sure the Fund could also give you a wee donation. I didn't realise JustGiving had fees but I suppose they need to make money somehow. The thing I like about it is I don't have any contact with the money donated. I just go and do my thing and the money goes straight to the charity. I like the idea of no fees, but if people on here do donate will donations still qualify for gift aid if it's done through you? Thanks for the pledge, £5 is brilliant. I consider any donation to be very generous! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zetland 5,830 Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 @blueretro & @Lothianbear Planning to have another go at the Rangers Charity Foundation Arran Cycle challenge huh? Well before I donate this year I have a question for you - Did either of you bring back the Arran cheese we requested? GB was particularly enthused about that cheese! BTW, this thread was on page 5. Shame on you both!! ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lothianbear 361 Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 11 minutes ago, Zetland said: @blueretro & @Lothianbear Planning to have another go at the Rangers Charity Foundation Arran Cycle challenge huh? Well before I donate this year I have a question for you - Did either of you bring back the Arran cheese we requested? GB was particularly enthused about that cheese! BTW, this thread was on page 5. Shame on you both!! ? Tbh i cant go near that cheese shop, the smell, its like cycling past that meccano set of a stadium in the East end on a match day. Zetland 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueretro 704 Posted January 29, 2018 Author Share Posted January 29, 2018 22 hours ago, Zetland said: @blueretro & @Lothianbear Planning to have another go at the Rangers Charity Foundation Arran Cycle challenge huh? Well before I donate this year I have a question for you - Did either of you bring back the Arran cheese we requested? GB was particularly enthused about that cheese! BTW, this thread was on page 5. Shame on you both!! ? I was planning to but @Lothianbear said he would pick it up! I think the smell knocked him out and by the time he recovered the shop had shut. He was lucky to make the last ferry! Lothianbear and Zetland 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zetland 5,830 Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 22 hours ago, Lothianbear said: Tbh i cant go near that cheese shop, the smell, its like cycling past that meccano set of a stadium in the East end on a match day. 3 minutes ago, blueretro said: I was planning to but @Lothianbear said he would pick it up! I think the smell knocked him out and by the time he recovered the shop had shut. He was lucky to make the last ferry! Let me think about those responses!! ? blueretro 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueretro 704 Posted February 24, 2018 Author Share Posted February 24, 2018 Time this got a wee bump. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lothianbear 361 Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 Well training is underway for this years asaualt on the many hills of Arran, be grateful of any donations to make it worthwhile for the charity foundation. Thank you https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/jeff-wilson3 blueretro and Zetland 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueretro 704 Posted April 14, 2018 Author Share Posted April 14, 2018 Feeling a bit nervous before the game? Give yourself that feel good factor by making a small donation. Rangers charity foundation (Arran cycle) Sleep well everyone for tomorrow we celebrate! Lothianbear and Zetland 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zetland 5,830 Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 8 hours ago, Lothianbear said: Well training is underway for this years asaualt on the many hills of Arran, be grateful of any donations to make it worthwhile for the charity foundation. Thank you https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/jeff-wilson3 Donated. Good Luck! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zetland 5,830 Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zetland 5,830 Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 1 hour ago, blueretro said: Feeling a bit nervous before the game? Give yourself that feel good factor by making a small donation. Rangers charity foundation (Arran cycle) Sleep well everyone for tomorrow we celebrate! Wish I had your confidence about the game. Donated. Good Luck! blueretro 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueretro 704 Posted April 14, 2018 Author Share Posted April 14, 2018 8 minutes ago, Zetland said: Wish I had your confidence about the game. Donated. Good Luck! I talk a good game, but I'm hopeful we'll all be celebrating after the game tomorrow.. Thank you once again for your very generous donation. Zetland 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lothianbear 361 Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 44 minutes ago, Zetland said: Donated. Good Luck! Thank you so much , much appreciated, youv’e got my fundraising underway, now lets get a win tomorrow . Zetland 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueretro 704 Posted May 13, 2018 Author Share Posted May 13, 2018 With the last game of the season over and with less than two weeks until the challenge I thought this might be worth a wee bump. Any donation however small would be very much appreciated. Thank you. Donations here please. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lothianbear 361 Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 Leave tomorrow for the Isle of Arran, looking forward to the cycle challenge on Saturday , any last minute donations would be gratefully recieved on behalf of our Charity Foundation . https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/jeff-wilson3 Zetland and blueretro 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zetland 5,830 Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 @blueretro @Lothianbear Good Luck Bears. Hope all goes well. blueretro and Lothianbear 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueretro 704 Posted May 25, 2018 Author Share Posted May 25, 2018 6 minutes ago, Zetland said: @blueretro @Lothianbear Good Luck Bears. Hope all goes well. Thank you. I'm all set and ready to go. Heading off to bed soon i need to get up at 4 Zetland 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lothianbear 361 Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 1 hour ago, Zetland said: @blueretro @Lothianbear Good Luck Bears. Hope all goes well. Thank you, already on Arran , looking forward to those hills tomorrow Zetland 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zetland 5,830 Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 On 23/01/2018 at 01:30, govanblue said: A Fund Member raising Money for the Fund's 2nd favourite Charity? Sounds good to me. I'll pledge a fiver. (I'm not made of money you know!) Any other Fund Members want to do something similar, they can pledge their donation via me, and I'll sort it all out come the event. That way we can avoid those pesky justgiving fees. If you get enough Fund Members donating, I'm sure the Fund could also give you a wee donation. Did we get enough interest from our Fund Members for a wee donation, GB? @blueretro and @Lothianbear will put in quite a shift today! blueretro 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueretro 704 Posted May 26, 2018 Author Share Posted May 26, 2018 13 hours ago, Zetland said: Did we get enough interest from our Fund Members for a wee donation, GB? @blueretro and @Lothianbear will put in quite a shift today! 76 miles. 5000 feet of climbing! Zetland and Amokachi 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zetland 5,830 Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 @blueretro Tough day huh?! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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