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BRIAN'S RIDE RIGHT ROUND
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- Published on Sunday, 19 February 2012 11:47
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BRIAN’S ‘RIDE RIGHT ROUND’
How about this. Stowmarket Lion Brian Rowson will celebrate his 75th birthday on April 12th by setting off on a bike alone around the edge of England.
He’ll be covering 2,000 miles starting from Felixstowe then as far north as Wooler in Northumberland before turning left to Carlisle. Then it’s down the west side of England before turning right to venture as far south west as St Austell in Cornwall. Then it’s along the south coast right to Folkestone. The home stretch back to Felixstowe should see him back in Felixstowe just in time to celebrate Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee. What a bloke!
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Kick off!! - Brian started his ride at 10am on Thursday 12 April from Landguard Point, Felixstowe. More than 50 wellwishers were present to bid him bon voyage. Our old friends from Felixstowe Lions Club were there amongst Brian's family, friends and fellow Stowmarket Lions.A specially baked personalised birthday cake was sampled by all before we sent him on his way.
Brian arrived punctually at his first overnight stop, Lowestoft. This was after a few adventures with the foot ferries on the way. His first evening away is being spent with Lion Kevin Parker who rode in pursuit of Brian to make the rendezvous.
UPDATE - on Thursday 10 April Brian is still largely on schedule but progress has been hampered by a virus meaning that a re-schedule of rest days has become necessary. Brian does not complain but we can guess that the weather cannot be helping progress. Sue is now with him at Chepstow where he is being welcomed by Chepstow Lions.
UPDATE - on Thursday 26 April Brian was on schedule and having a couple of days stopover with Sue at Wooler in Northumberland. There have been adventures on the way and much support from local Lions Clubs. Headwinds have made progress a little more difficult than anticipated with a little physiotherapy putting the exertions straight. Brian starts heading west towards Carlisle on Friday 27 April.
Update: on 8th May He has been labouring through hilly country the last few days and has had to resort to pushing on several occasions, much to his annoyance. Apart from the shame it slows you down! Nevertheless he has propelled his bike, plus all the panniers, fast enough to stay on schedule and even get slightly ahead of himself ,so, he had a day off in Chester at the weekend
Update: on 10th May we can report that Brian was welcomed by Chepstow Lions Club yesterday. Sue is now with him. Brian is having a welcome break and will then resume his epic bike ride.
More updates as they become available.
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To donate via www.justgiving.com/Brian-Rowson for Lions charities
or
www.justgiving.com/Brian-H-F-Rowson for British Heart Foundation
or send a cheque made out to Stowmarket and District Lions Club to Chapel House, IP14 3HN. Please write on the back your address and which of the two charities you wish your donation to go to.