Bike To The Bank II

Quoted from Alfie

Best of luck to all involved. Two very worthy causes.

One question though, having previously done two events with a similar group of people, do you not envisage any problems trying to get the families and friends of those involved to sponsor the 'riders' for the same feat which they achieved only a year or so before to the sums previously raised? Especially, with times as hard as they are at the minute.

It's for two great causes, but I know from first hand as someone who has been involved with a number of charity events, that after the first time peoples generosity soon fades.

The bike ride is good, but maybe I feel another option could be considered, we need to remember it could be wet cold,icy,foggy and the mornings are darker are they not? Just needs to be considered, maybe branch out more and do several things and make it a full family charity day allowing everyone to get involved and donate in one way or another.

We have months to the game maybe we could generate more ideas and look for something more unique or different to get as much if not more intrest.

I'd like to walk say do a marathon length 25 miles(?) just adding to the debate, it needs to be unique to get people to say wow yes we will donate and get more participating, what do you think?

Quoted from Alfie

Best of luck to all involved. Two very worthy causes.

One question though, having previously done two events with a similar group of people, do you not envisage any problems trying to get the families and friends of those involved to sponsor the 'riders' for the same feat which they achieved only a year or so before to the sums previously raised? Especially, with times as hard as they are at the minute.

It's for two great causes, but I know from first hand as someone who has been involved with a number of charity events, that after the first time peoples generosity soon fades.

It may be the case Alfie, but any monies raised is better than non.  This will be the first one I have been involved in so hopefully if enough new people join in we can keep it going.  I don't think that we should be setting targets or comparing with last year (although I guess that is inevitable). I have volunteered for two reasons. 1. to raise money for good causes, 2. An incentive to get of my @rse and start doing some PT.  So with a bit of luck come November, we will all be winners.  

Quoted from Theimperialcoroner

I'd have thought TJ would be riding out for the Gimps, he told me he was as good as Chris Hoy on a bike....

GrimRob needs to confirm so we can be the backmarkers of the group.

You would have thought that the footballers would have jumped at the chance to do the bike ride?

http://www.lincoln.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=160811

Article by Ian

Quoted from marinerian

The bike ride is good, but maybe I feel another option could be considered, we need to remember it could be wet cold,icy,foggy and the mornings are darker are they not? Just needs to be considered, maybe branch out more and do several things and make it a full family charity day allowing everyone to get involved and donate in one way or another.

We have months to the game maybe we could generate more ideas and look for something more unique or different to get as much if not more intrest.

I'd like to walk say do a marathon length 25 miles(?) just adding to the debate, it needs to be unique to get people to say wow yes we will donate and get more participating, what do you think?

I agree.

It's a great cause and still a fantastic feat, but I imagine it will certainly lose some 'wow effect' with potential sponsors considering the exact same ride was done only a year before.

Not a criticism; just my two cents.

I'm up for it, if there's still places available?

Quoted from Alfie

Best of luck to all involved. Two very worthy causes.

One question though, having previously done two events with a similar group of people, do you not envisage any problems trying to get the families and friends of those involved to sponsor the 'riders' for the same feat which they achieved only a year or so before to the sums previously raised? Especially, with times as hard as they are at the minute.

It's for two great causes, but I know from first hand as someone who has been involved with a number of charity events, that after the first time peoples generosity soon fades.

Fair point. I biked last year and played football so I've already asked friends, family and colleagues to pay out twice in the last year. I'm gonna be cheeky and ask them again!
Okay, may not raise as much this time. Perhaps people will get drunk off with me the charities are fantastic causes and I always sponsor my chums.

Plus, it'll give me motivation at the gym. Been three times this week developing my calves of steel which will come in handy in November.

There's still plenty of spaces. We are covered for 60 in total.

With regards to other events, put idea's forward, were gonna do the bike ride now we have announced it, but we always have the fixture at blundell park to plan for yet.

sorry after much thought.......count me out......too old.....too fat

Quoted from Brazilnut

sorry after much thought.......count me out......too old.....too fat

Ditto