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The Old Ratcliffan 2010 | Old Ratcliffan news providing assistance for repairs, giving (85), Joe Askew (84), Tim Dillon (85) If anyone is interested in having some route guidance and motivational and myself.” massage treatment without having the support when required. They even hassle of travelling anywhere, please struggled to keep up with some of contact me on 07821 198951.” the bikes at times, being beaten to some of the campsites. They regularly managed to appear near each finish point to provide a false indication of how far and what hills were left with the intention of providing motivation for the final miles! Carrying out a ride of this distance makes the idea of spontaneously biking 60+ miles feel Eddie Cinquini, Gerard (Gerry) Pinto, effortless at present. On the final day, James Crossley, Joe Askew, Tim Dillon we all stopped at the Last and First and Alain Gavin (not in order) Pub in England allowing all to regroup so that we could finish the journey Paul Rudd (60) writes of his sons: Gemma Lord (03) to Land’s End together. Riding into “James (87) and Emma had baby Land’s End was brilliant and a big girl, Sophie, in October 2009. Adam Robert Leaper (40) is married to relief, with numerous people at the (88) is now working in Los Angeles Elizabeth and has three children finish to cheer us over the line. The as a film editor and Jacob (90) has and four grandchildren. The couple celebratory champagne was opened left VSO and is now training to be a celebrated their Diamond Wedding soon after! The whole experience was teacher in London.” Anniversary this year. absolutely brilliant, and for such a great cause, chosen by AJ, raising Gemma Lord (03): “Alex Gamble near to £10,000. The intention next (03) and I competed in the Holme year is to get AJ on the bike as well Pierrepont Nottingham Triathlon back to step it up for the entire Land’s in August (Sprint Distance - 750m End to John O’Groats ride, which will open water swim, 20km bike, 5km certainly require a more rigorous run). It was a last minute drunk training programme than previously decision to compete which we made carried out. I would recommend it back in January last year, and I don’t to anyone!” think either of us knew what we were really letting ourselves in for. However, after a few mock attempts at some training, myself only getting into open Prof Robert (40) & Elizabeth Leaper water once three days before the event Celebrate their Diamond and Alex not even that, we managed Jubilee Wedding. to finish it and my time was under 1 hour 30 minutes which I was hoping Alex Gamble (03): “This year has for. We loved it and both of us got the been an eventful one for me. I recently bug a little bit and are hoping to do became engaged to Tim Slack. We more next year! were on holiday in Biarritz where I started up my self-employed he proposed to me on the beach at Team Jelley on the Sponsored mobile massage work over a year sunset. We are getting married next Bike Ride ago, offering a range of therapies year. I have recently swapped jobs and to clients, such as sports massage, I am now working Paul Spencer (98): “The only news lymphatic drainage massage, from my side is that my wife and I had aromatherapy and reflexology, in the our second child on 16th December comfort of their own homes. It was 2009 - Edward William Spencer. I slow to start but I now have a solid myself still work for the Lufthansa base of regulars from all ages, some Group as a Key Account Manager for wanting a pure relaxation massage the UK.” and others a more deep, remedial treatment. Through a few contacts I Alain Gavin (83): “We had what we call our ‘Badgers Night Out’ – we have been very fortunate to get a foot meet up about 3-4 times a year. In in the door treating some of the elite July 2010, Gerard Pinto (85) joined triathletes based at Loughborough. Alex (03) & Tim us from Florida. We hadn’t seen him These include Stu Hayes, who gained since leaving. But then there are quite first place at the World Championship as a fundraiser for LOROS, the a few others we still have not been Series in Kitzbuhel earlier this year Leicestershire & Rutland Hospice, able to meet up with. This time we and Will Clarke, U23 World and three days a week. The other two days, met up in Potters Bar. We had a meal European Champion. Treating athletes I work for my own company, Arbonne and then went out clubbing. In the is always interesting and presents Int., a pure, safe and beneficial skin picture you can see Eddie Cinquini challenges, enabling me to learn and care company.” (85), Gerard (Gerry), James Crossley utilise new skills which I can adapt to non elite clients of mine who do sport. Register online www.ratcliffanassociation.co.uk 21