My Activity Tracking
4,725
kms
My target 5000 kms
3 days in the Vercors done - Next the Alps!!

Mont Ventoux and Gorges de la Nesque - done!

We are in the 'Build' phase!

Update on preparations
The train is booked for June to Geneva, we have had a run-through of the route with the head trainer and things are on track in my training (I think!). Christmas was not great weather, too windy and wet as well as the food and drink distractions, but in Jan I have been doing two virtual rides in the week, one of them a tough time-trial, and getting out on the weekend for 40-60k. As the weather gets warmer, will step up the distance (nice weekend coming and will aim for a 150k ride Sunday). I am planning 2 days up and around Ventoux in April, 3 days with UK cycling buddies in the Vercors in May, so on top of my usual riding I am hoping these will set me up well for June. Last climb (Col de la Loge) looks like a killer with one bit hitting 24%(!) so whatever the preparation it's going to be hard. Thanks for all the support, moral and financial and will update more along the way.I'm fundraising for a world without MS
Hi,
Thanks for coming to my page! Next June, I'm taking part in one of the world's toughest cycling challenges, the Cykelnerven.
Cykelnerven is famed as Europe’s most unique and challenging charity cycling event. I'll be riding 400km over the toughest mountain climbs of this year’s Tour de France.
I'm taking part in the Cykelnerven to raise money for research and cure of Multiple Sclerosis. Please join me in the fight against MS by contributing to my page.
Thank you for your support!
Thank you to my Sponsors

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Gary Acuff

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Yvonne Stedman
Best of luck John, no problem to you!

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The Morrishes
Good luck John,you've done the training, now spin it up those hills. We'll be with you in spirit, courage mon ami.

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Helen And David
Happy cycling bro

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Pamela Wilger
You got this John!

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Paul Wilson
You are an inspiration to all of us Cruisers.

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Mat And Sarah
Great stuff John, iron legs

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Thomas Barwood
Day 1 done JB. Amount doubles tomorrow so get your skates on.

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Kbmg
Everything that goes up, must come down. This is a key rule in cycling up mountains. You're welcome. X

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Jane Dahlstrom And Chris Nolan
For a great cause. All the best. Jane and Chris.

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Jim Woolhouse
Good luck with the ride!

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June Morrish
Good luck John!

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René
Well done so far John. Keep up the good work with those kms and at least you don’t have to worry about dragging my sorry a**e up those hills in June!😉👍😎

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Noel And Ingrid
We wish you all the best John on your epic ride!

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Sian
Amazing challenge, wishing you every success

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Gorris Leon
Wishing you a successful run!

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Alex And Heather
Good luck, John! Sounds like an unforgettable challenge. Can't wait to hear all about it.

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Ben Rawlinson
Great challenge John!

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Caroline Andrewes
Good luck John! Love Caroline, Mark and Jess

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Brett Stansfield
Good luck John I'm sure you will nail it.

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Anonymous
Good luck John

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Lynn Mcintyre
Best of luck John! Just keep thinking about the view at the top of the hill xxx

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Andrew Limbert
Best wishes John. You are on tremendous form so you don’t need luck!

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Sarah & Ned
Best of luck John, some big hills there!

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Brigette & Magnus Ahlman
Goodluck. Stay safe

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Adrian & Felicity Clarke
Good luck! The training will pay off and you’ll really appreciate the downhills

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Thomas Barwood
Day 3 complete. Payment 3 made. Knock out a big one tomorrow JB and clean me out!

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Liz Campbell
For a special guy with a special cause.

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Wayne Ricketts
Good luck mate

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Alan King
Good luck John, I'll be thinking of you.

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Lisa Pennington
Sounds like an epic John and for a great cause. Good luck and we'll done. X

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Zak Clarke
Hi John, Good luck with your epic ride!! I have always enjoyed CICC rides with you and wish I was undertaking the challenge!

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Dessislava Filcheva
Good luck and the whole Fish family is supporting you!!!! Have a wonderful 2024

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Kate And Ian Beaton
Good Luck John! What an amazing thing to go for. We hope you get time to enjoy the views. Just beware of any fords….

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Stephen Little
Best of luck John.

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Mark Bassett
Congratulations on a fantastic project John! Ride safely.

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Phil Macleod

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Kim And Pat
Huge achievement John - arohanui, Kim and Pat x

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Anonymous

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Rahul Dogra
Best wishes John!

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Andrew Macdonald
Good luck with this fantastic cycle challenge and well done for raising money for a good cause 👍

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John Bassett

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Davide Mazzucchelli
Buona fortuna !

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Oz And Claire
Great work John!

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Tim Gould

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Teresa Harte
Best of luck, John. We'll be thinking of you.

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Katie & Lawrie Chapman
Good luck John! May the wind be with you! xxx

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Martyn Hilton
Good luck John. Massive effort already with all the training. I’m sure you are going to do brilliantly with this challenge !!

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Helen M
Good luck John! Looking forward to seeing you very soon!

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Bizhan
Very impressive! Don't forget to enjoy the scenery!

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Sean Hurst
Looking forward to joining you for some of your training rides!

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Hamish Bassett
Good luck mate! xo

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William Bassett

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Mark T
Very best of luck John 💪

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Stella Constantatos
Go John, go!!

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Deb Smith
congratulations John, an amazing effort. Apologies for the delayed contribution. Unfortunately I lost my wallet and had to cancel all my card so was a bit stuck until i got my new ones through. Hope to see you in Toronto to celebrate your amazing achievement.

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Angelika Tritscher
Keep going!!!!

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Thomas Barwood
Day 2 complete. Day 2 payment.

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Aaron O'sullivan
Best of luck John, a worthy challenge and a worthy cause!

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Linsay Matson

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David Bassett
Go bro x

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Mark T
A grand “chapeau” to you John for completing the ride. I know how tough I found day 3 in the Vercors and couldn’t imagine doing what you did a couple of weeks later! Inspiring stuff.

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Mark Williams

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Natasha
Keep pedalling John. Good luck

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Helen Matthews
Glad the preparation and training are going well, John. You’ve got this! Helen x

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Lionel Hobbs
Go for it John.... With all that training, I'm counting on you!! L

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Don Schaffner
Go John go!

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Isla Low
Good Luck John!! All the best, from the Isla and family x

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Simon Hardie
Great views from the top of a hill

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Ian Sells
Rather you than me, but I’m confident you’ll smash this cycling challenge…

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Tony And Julia Bones
John, Alan King, your father in law is a good friend of ours and being cyclists we appreciate the enormity of the challenge for a good cause. Go smash it !! Tony and Julia Bones

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Matthew Billingham
All the best on the ride John. You'll nail it!

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Emmanuelle Baranger
All my best wishes John, we will follow you in this long journey

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Safetycircle

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Mrs J Bratchell Owens
Go John go! Amazing for you to do this and what a sense of achievement 👏👍💪 🚴
You can do it, John!