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Adventure is in the air

31/7/2017

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ElliptigOz is so close I can practically taste it!
I can't believe it's less than a month until I'll be gliding away from Denham and riding down the west coast of Australia.  It feels like only recently that I was dreaming up the idea.  It wasn't.  This adventure has been over a year in the making and this alone is something that's new to me.  Most of my adventures are of a 'random, book at ticket, pluck out an idea, grab some cash and go type' affair.
This had to be different.  It had to be different as I want to make an impact, not only in the country I am travelling through but also for girls in Africa.  As I want to raise lots of money for charity, I've had to do more forward thinking than usaul.  Yes, my brain has hurt!
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I feel I still have so much to organise which is a tad un-nerving as I leave the UK in two and a half weeks.  But, the best thing to do in this situation is to look at what I've achieved so far. 
  • Three months I couldnt ride an Elliptigo.  Now, not only can I ride it but I can power up hills with a trailer attached.
  • I'm almost proficient at indicating on the Elliptigo.
  • I'm having a gorgeous handlebar bag made by Alpkit.
  • To keep my feet cool, Keen are sending me some sandals
  • I spent a morning teaching a BBC reporter to ride the elliptigo (successfully!!)
  • Spending time on the Elliptigo has meant I've developed fitness while keeping pressure off my injured ankle.  Ankle now mended!
  • I have put a smile on hundreds of faces riding around on the contraption.
  • I've already raised over 5% of my fundraising target.
  • Best of all.  I've had so much fun I cant wait to get to Denham.
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BUT... there is still a huge jobs list to be completed.  I'm not going to bore you with all the details but here's the main ones.
  • Get a trailer!! (beg, borrow or steal)
  • Get interviews lined up for Australia
  • Plan my school talks
  • Get a t-shirt printed
  • Get a trailer cover printed
  • Sort transport to start
  • Reach my target of 10% fundraised before flying
  • Fix my stove. Food is very important to me!
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And I bet you thought this adventure shenanigan was all about running around, skipping and having fun!!  Two more weeks of sitting at the computer then the fun begins.  Please keep following the adventure and get involved any way that you can. :)

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  • ARTIST
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    • Running New Zealand
    • ElliptigOz >
      • #doitinadress
    • YOUTHLINE 24HR RUN
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    • Running across Africa
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    • Cycling to the Dolomites
    • Freedom Trail
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