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I am doing the London to Brighton bike ride again. Please sponsor me, and together we can stick two fingers up to the credit crunch, change the world and be home in time for Hollyoaks.

Despite my efforts, people are still having heart problems, last year I cycled from London to Brighton on two wheels using leg propulsion. This year will be no different. Now I understand that some of you will be affected by the credit crunch, so I will tread lightly, however, I have a few ideas that will help you to help me to save people from heart disease.

  1. Dump your shares in Starbucks. My broker says this is the best time to sell.
  2. Again, please give up fois gras for a month and switch to regular paté.
  3. Use the money that you would have spent in Woolworths pick and mix section.
  4. Ditto Whittards and them discount shoe shops.
  5. Children make great chimney sweeps.
  6. Adopt some orphans and see point 5.
  7. If you have a swimming pool, cover it up for the winter.
  8. Buy a 500SL Mercedes, is like the 600 but much cheaper, if you remove the badge no-one will know the difference.
  9. Buy Champagne only for special occasions, is much nicer that way and less tedious
  10. Fly economy or at least Premium/Business class. Just dress like you downgraded against your will.

Dig deep into those cashmere pockets:

http://www.justgiving.com/matvenn

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All condition armadillo elite tyre

From Specialized Site:

Our All Condition road tire does absolutely everything well, making it one of the best all-around tires available anywhere. Proprietary Armadillo flat protection assures riders can cover as much terrain as they want and never have to worry about punctures. The lightweight dual-compound siped tread blends all-condition traction even in wet conditions with exceptional wear. Top it all off with our motorcycle-inspired dual radius design (DRT) that minimizes contact in straight lines, while maximizing contact surface and traction in corners.

  • Casing: 60 TPI
  • Compound: 68a
  • Bead: Wire
  • Flat Protection: Armadillo
  • DRT design for low rolling resistance and great cornering

Specialized S-Works Helmet

From Specialized site:

Perfect for performance-minded riders and racers, the S-WORKS is the lightest helmet in the world, hands down, weighing in at a mere 225g (size medium). The S-WORKS pays attention to details that other helmets miss, from its extremely minimal weight to increased ventilation, comfort and effortless security. Every component has been redesigned, from the weight-savings patented construction to the details of the fit system, retention system, and webbing.

  • Complies with one or more of the following safety standards for bicycle helmets: CPSC, SNELL B90A, CE and AS/NZS
  • Patented Double density EPS foam to save weight and optimize performance
  • Patented Kevlar-reinforced InnerMatrix enables larger, deeper channeled vents
    New slimmed down Pro Fit 360 fit system secures helmet and provides easy adjustment, even on-the-fly
  • 4th Dimension Cooling System: Mega Mouthport, In-line vent configuration, Deep internal vent channeling, Rear exhaust ports
  • Wind tunnel tested for maximum cooling
  • Instrap system minimizes strap length and reduces strap contact, improving comfort
    Quadruple in-molded shells protect the foam and your head
  • Patented clip-on matching color visor included


Rapha
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£120.00 from Rapha


me and seb

Just wanted to send a thank you to you all for sponsoring me, on my first
London to Brighton bike ride. I have learned quite a few things about fitness
or rather my sincere lack of it. I raised £422.48 not including offline
contributions. It was really kind of you to sponsor me and next year I am
going to get a large posse of people together and get some t shirts done,
everyone is welcome.

Me and my brother

EDIT: Facebook photos here:

I think I assumed that the ride would be none too taxing, that was a mistake,
although I only had 4 hours sleep beforehand (insomnia is a cruel maiden) and
I have a small cough/cold I managed to do it in about 5 hours. In the
interests of full disclosure, I walked the entire Ditchling Beacon as by then
I had lost all power in my legs. What a big girls blouse.

I am going to train hard now and next year go back there supercharged and do
twice as good. I hope that you feel you got your moneys worth as I am all
kinds of sore, and my bike is sulking in the shed.

Thanks once again, for those of you who are on Facebook I will be posting
photos, and for those of you who frequent alcohol establishments with me, if
you ask nicely I will let you stroke my medal.

Thanks once again

Mat


I am not going to beat around the bush, I need money for the British Heart Foundation, or people will die (probably). In return I shall cycle from London to Brighton. By sheer coincidence there appears to be a formal race that allows me to do that. Gosh things have come a long way. Ironically it would have been better for me to give the money I spent on the bike to them, but I digress. Anyway for those of you who need help, I suggest the following ways to save money this month, so you can afford to give me some of your Guineas.

1) No fois gras for a week (really it is rather cruel)
2) Supermarket own brand beans (there are quite nice!)
3) Sell your furs (PETA will only throw paint at you, and mink is a bitch to clean)
4) Rent out the family pet
5) Become homeless for the day (is great, you get given a nice magazine called ‘Big Issues’ I think it is like Heat magazine)

Anyway my page for your donations is here:

http://www.justgiving.com/matvenn

And remember London to Brighton is nearly 400 miles*

Thanks in advance

Mat Venn

*adjusted for inflation

Also here is a picture of a badger on his back. Is that not just as cute as a button… anyway even badgers get heart disease. Don’t worry he is just asleep.
Badger

Also here is the 2007 map in Bikely


New York Fahgettaboudit® U-lock

Description: Without doubt the strongest bicycle specific U-lock in the Kryptonite line up

  • 18 mm Kryptonium steel shackle will resist bolt cutters and leverage attacks
  • Oversize crossbar with additional Kryptonium steel sleeve for double security
  • Double deadbolt locking mechanism for extensive holding power
  • Centre keyway design defends against leverage attacks
  • Sliding dustcover to protect keyway when lock is in use
  • Thick vinyl coating to protect bike whilst locked up
  • Supplied with three keys, one with a high intensity LED and a replaceable battery

My Bad Boy 8!


Bought my Bad Boy 8 from Evans Cycles

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Cannondale Bad Boy 8


Cannondale Bad Boy 8

From the Cannondale site

The size of a fist between car mirror and handlebar. Countless rows of cars, traffic lights, busses, 15 minutes to the next downtown destination.A messenger bag full of urgency on the back. It is all about the choice of the right weapon: Fast, black and bad. A bike that can take aggressive handling at high speed yet is sturdy enough to last in city traffic.

  • The Original · benchmark in coolness
  • Clean and stylish appearance with System Integration · integrated disc brake mount
  • All weather braking power · hydraulic disc brakes
  • Maintenance free shifting · internal gear hub
  • Low maintenance · internal cable routing
  • “No scratch” surface · special treated premium surface
  • “Endless” ride · lifetime warranty · no rider weight limit · obsessively tested by Cannondale
  • Premounting for fender

website link

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