Event Write ups for Cardiac Risk in the Young


	London to Paris Bike Ride - 2nd to 5th July 2008 Shona Oxley completed this 285-mile cycling challenge to raise money and awareness for CRY. Despite suffering punctures and enduring hills, Shona enjoyed stunning scenery on the route and met lots of interesting fellow cyclists.
	Lands End to John O'Groats Cycle Ride - 14th to 26th June 2008 Mike Aylott and Adam Austin cycled 934 miles from Lands End to John O'Groats, to raise money and awareness for CRY, in memory of Mike's fiancee (and Adam's friend), Jane Starr. Jane died suddenly in May 2006 of an undiagnosed heart condition - later identified as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy - aged just 33.
	Race Across America - The World's Toughest Bicycle Race - 11th to 18th June 2008 The CRY Team of Richard Ball, Clive Middleton, Greg Whyte and Mat Wilson have successfully completed the daunting 3000-mile Race Across America (RAAM) cycle race and achieved their goal of a top 3 finish! You can still sponsor the CRY Team by clicking here Click here for pictures / comments
	London to Paris Cycle Ride in memory of Gregory Highwood-Mack - 12th to 15th September 2007 Chris and Elisabeth Mack joined 101 other cyclists on a 4 day, 450 kilometre cycle ride from London to Paris, taking in magnificent - if somewhat hilly - scenery on route. Chris and Elisabeth entered the event to raise money for CRY in memory of Gregory Highwood-Mack.
	'Lap the Lough' cycle event in memory of Aaron Lundy - 26th August 2007 Martin and Susan Duffy, Sean McKay, Michael Sayers, and Daniel and Claire Duffy took part in the 'Lap the Lough' cycle event - riding one lap (95 miles) around Lough Neagh.
	The Big Heart Bike Ride - 14th to 23rd April 2007 The Big Heart Bike Ride was a 10-day adventure in Cuba. The trip featured 5 days of cycling (320km) around the island, plus plenty of sightseeing in Havana. The ride took in quiet roads, passing towns and villages that seemed frozen in time. Highlights of the ride included the Bay of Pigs - famous for US aggression on Cuba in 1961; and Santa Clara with its statue of the legendary Che Guevara.
	Sponsored cycle ride in memory of James Kelly - April 2007 John Bonner, Billy McDonald and Con Bonner completed a 230 mile cycle ride on the west coast of Ireland, to raise money for CRY in memory of James Kelly.
	Coast2Coast cycle ride in memory of Brice Ginisty - 25th to 28th September 2006 Jules Drakeford and Kev Hines completed a 150-mile bike ride from Whitehaven to Tynemouth, to raise money for CRY in memory of their friend, Brice. Although the route was arduous at times, they were treated to some spectacular views as they made their way through the Lake District and across the Pennines.
	Team Buzz 'Tour de France' - August 2006 Mark Dee-Shapland and three friends - known as Team Buzz - cycled the length of France to raise money and awareness for CRY, in memory of Mark's sister Claire. CRY Patron John Inverdale, and Arsenal and England footballer Theo Walcott, both gave their support to this CRY fundraising event.
	London to Paris Cycle Ride - 21st to 25th June 2006 Matt Chesterman and Adam Roberts cycled from London to Paris to raise money and awareness for CRY, sampling a few French beers along the way!
	Cycling to all Barclays Premiership Football grounds - 27th May to 2nd June 2006 David Shore and Karl Rogers cycled to all 20 Barclays Premiership Football grounds to raise money and awareness for CRY. On route, they battled strong headwinds and rain - and got thoroughly fed up with eating energy bars!
	Team Ash Coast-2-Coast Cycle Ride - 8th to 10th July 2005 As part of their continuing fundraising efforts in memory of Ashley Livesey, Team Ash took part in a three day cycling event from Whitehaven to Sunderland.
	London to Brighton bike ride - 19th June 2005 Doug Cox rode the London to Brighton bike ride in memory of his son Simon. Doug raised money for CRY through sponsorship, and raised awareness of CRY by distributing leaflets en route.
	Sponsored bike ride in memory of Adam Donnelly - 28th May 2005 A team of riders took part in a 75 mile sponsored bike ride in memory of Adam Donnelly. The team's efforts raised more than £2000 for CRY.
	SRC Ben Thorn Cycleothon - 12th September 2004 The bi-annual charity bike ride in memory of Ben Thorn. A gentle morning cycle ride was followed by a barbecue and party carrying on into the evening
	Mountain Mayhem 24 hour mountain bike race Rod Mason spent a very muddy 24 hours on his bike, to raise money for CRY.
	The First 250 mile CRY Cycle and 'Barking Billy and the Scrapyard Dogs Brendan, Levon’s older brother, and some of his friends, are cycled 250 miles around the counties of Durham and Northumberland, following the shape of a heart. Barking Billy and the Scrapyard Dogs (a band fronted by Levon’s dad) kicked off proceedings at O’Neill’s Irish Bar.