Jacob's World Challenge

Finished!!!

2011-05-03T11:17:00.000-07:00

I arrived at the Eiffel Tower at 3:00pm on the 1^st May having set off from The Marble Arch in London at 3:20pm on the 28^th April. The total distance was 276 miles (440km)

Thank you to all of my sponsors.

Clothing Sponsors

2011-04-23T07:10:00.000-07:00

I would like to say a huge thank you to Victory Cycles for supplying me with some free kit for my ride.
I had a good steady ride this morning to the Gliding Club in glorious weather.

Easter Break

2011-04-22T12:33:00.000-07:00

I have been away all last week skiing in Italy, and after a days rest I was off again for three days doing my Silver Duke of Edinburgh's expedition. I am glad to come back with no injuries and will be back on the bike tomorrow.
I have had an interview as well as some photos taken by the messenger and look forward to seeing an article about my ride soon.

Updates

2011-04-01T09:07:00.000-07:00

I was happy with my two wins on both last Saturday and Sunday, I was well suported by my Medway Velo team mate Tyler Lemmon. I can feel I have progressed a lot from last year thanks to all the time I have spent on the turbo trainer.

It's suddenly dawned on me that it is less than a month until my ride, got the ferry booked now thanks to Robert Philbrook. I am still hoping to get some kit sponsorship to look extra smart on my ride. Anyone interested in sponsoring me will have their name shown across south-east England and onto France, I take size small!

I have started to plan a charity barbecue for the summer to raise money funds so I'll keep information posted about that as well.

News

2011-03-20T13:00:00.000-07:00

Went out today as well as yesterday in the improving weather, I'll be happy if its like it was today when I go to France. Been asked by Kent Messenger to do some photos for an article whcih is great news. Looking forward to my first race of the season next weekend as well.

Progress

2011-03-07T09:52:00.000-08:00

Starting to notice an improvement in my fitness after last week's training, tested out a CNP gel on Saturday and they should do fine for London to Paris. Thanks to Michael at CNP Professional for sorting it for me - http://www.cnpprofessional.co.uk/ check them out!

CNP Professional

2011-02-28T10:09:00.000-08:00

I was very glad to receive a special delivery containing many CNP Professional energy products to fuel me on my ride. CNP Professional supply Team Sky Pro Cycling team with all their products and also football teams like Manchester City. I would like to say a huge thank you for being very generous and helpful.

Club Run

2011-02-26T11:52:00.000-08:00

Went on a very gritty and wet ride today. About 60 miles containing lots of hills - Molash wasn't too fun! Surprisingly puncture free until nearing the end when I managed to puncture at the end of Stede Hill. Not the most fun of rides, but at least it was good training!

Turbo Training

2011-02-24T12:24:00.000-08:00

A Good Weekend

2011-02-20T08:44:00.000-08:00

Had an excellent time at the Medway Velo Club Dinner and managed to recieve lots of sponsor money and money from selling Bike-Pure Products, thanks to Victory Cycles. A big thank you to all being very generous. This morning I went on a fantastic ride with pro cyclist Dean Downing with a well deserved café stop at Bredgar. Good inspiration!

Bad Weather

2011-02-19T04:26:00.000-08:00

Awful wether stopped me going out this morning but to compensate I'll have an hour on the turbo trainer this afternoon before going to the Medway Velo Club Dinner - looking forward to meeting Dean Downing there!

More Training

2011-02-17T13:30:00.000-08:00

Just returned from a decent hours training out on the road in the dark. I wish it would lighten up already!

Corporate Sponsors

2011-02-17T10:57:00.001-08:00

Got rejected by B&Q, oh well!

Turbo Time!

2011-02-16T13:36:00.000-08:00

Had a good hour on the turbo last night to the accompaniment of Monty Python's Holy Grail. School holidays next week so I hope to get in lots of decent training! Also, sponsors keep rolling in so thanks everyone.

Route

2011-02-14T13:38:00.001-08:00

Have a look at the planned route! - http://www.bikeroutetoaster.com/Course.aspx

Training

2011-02-12T10:27:00.001-08:00

Was having a workout on the turbo trainer Friday evening when my back wheel suddenly went flat. Contemplated going out this morning but was put off by the dismal weather - I hope it's better than this by April!

Bike Pure

2011-02-08T10:28:00.000-08:00

I will be selling Bike Pure headset spacers and wristbands at the Medway Velo Club Dinner.

Bike Pure is an independent, global organization for fans, riders and the cycle trade who are opposed to doping to join together in a united stance for a new era of positive cycling.
Bike Pure will spearhead constructive, structured reform, to restore the integrity of cycle sport and create a nurturing environment for future champions to succeed.

Training

2011-02-06T08:43:00.000-08:00

06/02/11 - Rode a very windy 30 miles through the Kentish lanes. At least it wasn't wet!

Sponsors

2011-02-05T13:31:00.000-08:00

A special thank you to Robert Philbrook for making the ride possible with his motor home.Also a huge thank you to my sponsors;
Geoff Graham, James Duncan, Belinda Young, Rhonda Gardiner, Debbie Hales, Pamela Tincello, Tammy Brooks, Eric Golding, Chrissy Prowse, Wendy Webb, Samantha Williams, Corinne Wicks, Gill Allen, Jose Attell, Kin Hawkins, Susan Smith, Glen Nicholls, Val Gaffney, Dave Currier, John Lewsey, Gary & Carol Barnets, Clive & Marion Newrick, Stan Franklin, Rob Hare, Paul Hicks, Tom Knight, Gary Chalkey, David Mackey, Stephen Harris, Simon Morris, Allister & Catherine Tullett, Steve McInally, Kevin Attridge, Simon Towler, Mick Florey, John Tucker, Paul Buckley, Barbara Kennison, Lisa Lamb, Jane Rudd, Vic & Wendy Williams, Ernie Mackey, Adam Mumford, Michael Tyndall, Matt Burbury, Hayden Barnes, Shane Harcup, Sue Sargeant, Lee Cogger, Simeon Askew, John Bogg, Stephane Almosi, Andrea Wilkinson, Gill Bond, Emma Evans, Sarah Debens, Lisa Mayle, Gail Cox, Debbie Bell, Jenny Cooke, Mash, Roger East, Julia, Pat Jones, Anita Saunders, Rich The Roadie, Alex Crutchley, Dave Rogers, Angela Nutten, McNealyBrown, Rob Davie, Nick Gritton, Maurice Barry, Jon Johnston, Johnson Fitness, Brad Stephens, Great Uncle Michael and Great Auntie Wendy Suffield, Robin Kaye, Lynette Foley, Chris Rook,Tracy Skeet, Jonathan Hendry, Tyler Lemmon, Jacob Burch, Rob Cooper, Darrell Cornelius, Matt Warren, Matt Harris, Jack McBride, Joe Neeves,Jake May, Kyle Bailey, Kieran Greene, Harry Coombes, Casey and Sonny Murphy, Andy Li, George Fleming, Phillip Rudd, Kyle Hunter, Dan Kemp, Ryan Spooner, Louis Young, Jacob Brown, Matt Woodhill, George Kennett, Ed Bishop, James Dursely, Ryan Saunders, Jake Leach, Guy Wakefield, Sam O'Sullivan, David Robertson, Nick Berry, Ryan Beckett, The Gleeson Family, Jack Hales, Harry Spillett, Ms Aldam, Ms Nzuobontane, Mr Chittenden, Ms Bailiez, Mr French, Mr Sandiford, Mr Groom, Mr Robbins.

Starting Out

2011-02-04T12:53:00.000-08:00

I am a 15 year old student at Borden Grammar School in Kent. I am planning to go on a month long expedition to Tanzania to climb Mt.
Kilimanjaro and help rebuild a primary school, however to do this I need to
raise £4K to cover trip costs.

In April I am going to cycle from London to Paris.

I am currently training hard on my bike and working hard trying to recruit sponsors, people are being very generous but I need to keep up the momentum.