Paris Conquered
Along with 39 others Chris and Derek reached their objective of The Eiffel Tower on schedule. There, they were met by John Inverdale and Austin Healey of the BBC and some champagne.
It was a great three days in brilliant sun, with the group suffering 3 crashes (not serious just grazed knees and cheeks) and 24 punctures, of which one was Webster's, they covered 285 km at an average speed of 12.8 km/p/h. Our members were the oldest men but they did have a 75 year old woman with them!!
Although the English rugby was rubbish, they were both still pleased to have undertaken the ride, but glad they hadn't swam the channel as well.
Between them Chris and Derek have raised £5.5k for 'Scope' and the group total was in excess of £65k.
There are now two bikes, each having had one careful owner only, chained to the South East corner of the Tower, free to anyone that wants to collect them.
Chris and Derek are very grateful to all of those who supported them with sponsorship.
Its not too late if you want to now they have completed it.
www.justgiving.com/derekandchris
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