Unanimis boys ride London to Paris.’.. Fixed!

19 May 2010

Some say it’s an endurance test to sort the men from the boys, others say it’s just down right foolishness!

But our brave Unanimis soldiers, who go by the name of Tim Collier and Ian Gallaher will be ripping up the roads and battling with the forces of nature all in the name of charity.

These brave / foolish lads will be riding single speed (yes fixed gear bikes) all the way from Buckingham Palace, London to the Eiffel Tower, Paris to raise money for a very worthy cause, Cancer Research.

Setting off on the 13th – 16th May, the lads will be joined in the challenge by Mike Roberts an Account Manager from Carat and two other friends.

Give us some more details… why is this a big deal?

This trip is 220 miles – Challenging but achievable on a normal road bike. However, as die hard commuters that ride Fixie in London (because we are cool), we wanted to push ourselves to the extreme by taking this trip on with one gear….fixed.

Tell us more! What concerns you most about this journey?

Rain is going to be a major issue as it will be zero fun navigating and cycling for four days in torrential rain! I am quite confident about our fitness now so not sure that will be an issue but we do have to climb the South Downs on day one which we are all quietly bricking it about.

Saddle sore will play a part in this ride and I guess just four days of straight riding. That said, out first beer in Paris will taste pretty sweet afterwards! We also have to do about 75 miles on the first day and start riding at 3.30 in the morning straight off the ferry, potentially around 120 miles in 24 hours!!!!!

How much have you raised so far? How much more to your goal?

Ian and I have got about £1300 from work and mates so far, with 10 days to go there is still a fair bit more to get. We would be happy with £2K between us.

Help support Ian and Tim

http://www.justgiving.com/london-paris-fixed-cruk

Good luck lads!