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CYCLE FOR DIABETES Cape Reinga to bluff solo cycle challenge

  • PETER HAS REACHED BLUFF!!! THE 2066km JOURNEY IS NOW COMPLETE!! ...............

      1 February 2015
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    Peter arrived at his destination Bluff on Thursday 29th January a few days ahead of schedule. At Invercargill he was greeted by 3 local cyclists who accompanied him on the home stretch to Bluff, 1 of whom was a 75 year young diabetic himself. On arrival to Bluff the 3 locals then took him down to the waters edge and threw him into the ocean to officially cap off challenge. Peter then enjoyed a well earned victory cigar which was followed up by a well deserved cold beverage or three. Time for a few days off for Peter, well keep you updated once he is home next week...

    So far Peters challenge has raised over $3000 for Diabetes, with more and more generous donations rolling in each day.... Thankyou to those who have donated so far. We will be promoting this challenge and collecting donations up in till 31st March.

    Please LIKE our home page on Face book to help us to promote this challenge and also share this post with your friends. heres the link https://www.facebook.com/diabeteswairarapa

    From the team at Diabetes Wairarapa thank you to everyone who has assisted with Peters challenge so far. Thanks to all of our sponsors but in particular our major Sponsor Eastwood Motor Group who kindly provided the fuelled and sign written Hyundai van. Well done Peter for the awesome result and thanks to Mike for driving the van too.

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  • PETER HAS REACHED BALCLUTHA ..

      28 January 2015
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    CYCLE FOR DIABETES Cape Reinga to bluff solo cycle challenge update ...... as you can see the South Island leg is going well. In the last few days Peter has Cycled from Timaru to Oamaru, Oamaru to Palmerston (south), Palmerston to Dunedin where he was interviewed by Dunedin TV channel 39, and today cycled from Dunedin to Balclutha. ETA to BLUFF Thursday 29th Jan!!!

    Please LIKE our home page on Face book and well keep you up to date with the rest of the Challenge. heres the link https://www.facebook.com/diabeteswairarapa

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  • NORTH ISLAND COMPLETED, ROLL ON SOUTH ISLAND!!

      24 January 2015
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    With the North Island Completed Peter is half way through his challenge and the South island leg is now underway!! He has started the South Island strongly and so far ahead of schedule travelling from Picton to Kaikoura, Kaikoura to Christchurch, Christchurh to Ashburton and Ashburton to Timaru today in record time. Next destination Oamaru......

    Mainlanders keep an eye out for Peter and the Hyundai van on the road or at a town near you soon...... toot for support or stop for a chat if you can and if you are keen to join in at and cycle any stage on he way to Bluff then please let us know.

    Please LIKE our page on face book and well keep you up to date with the rest of the Challenge.

    heres the link https://www.facebook.com/diabeteswairarapa

    Thanks again to our sponsors especially our major sponsor Eatwood Motor Group Ltd for supplying the fully sign written and fuelled Hyundai I-load Van!

    Thankyou from the team at Diabetes NZ Wairarapa branch, safe travels Peter & best of luck for the remainder of the challenge, go Peter go!

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  • CYCLE FOR DIABETES Update - North Island Completed!!

      22 January 2015
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    The trip from Palmerston North to Masterton went smoothly and just out of Masterton at Mount Bruce he was joined by two local cyclists Karen Blade & Donna Burkhart who escorted him into Town to a warm welcome at Eastwood Motor Group by Diabetes Wairarapa members and their families.

    A few days later after a well earned but quick rest stop and catch up with the family it was time to hit the road again for Peter and the Hyundai van. The Masterton to Wellington leg went well and Peter was greatful to be accompanied by some locals along the way. Masterton to Greytown local cyclist Paul Moss tagged along, Carterton to Featherston fellow diabetic and Diabetes Wairarapa member John Lett joined the frey and showed all that at 83 years young hes still got what it takes!, and Featherston to Maymorn Diabetes Wairarapas treasurer Joe Howells guided Peter through the Rimutaka Rail trail. A short trip into Wellington where the interislander ferry awaited ......next destination Picton.

    With half of the challenge completed Peter is riding well and in good shape for the south island leg, please LIKE our home page on face book and well keep you up to date with the rest of the challenge @ https://www.facebook.com/diabeteswairarapa

    Thankyou to our sponsors and too everyone who has donated so far. Pedal hard Peter!

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  • CYCLE FOR DIABETES Cape Reinga to Bluff solo cycle challenge update......

      12 January 2015
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    As you can see Peter is making his way down the country well and in good time ahead of schedule. In the last few days he has cycled from Te Kuiti to Taumaranui, Taumaranui to Ohakune, and today Ohakune to Hunterville. He will cycle to Palmerston North tomorrow and reach his home town of Masterton on Tuesday 13th January for a quick rest before pushing onto to Wellington and then onto the South Island.

    Please LIKE our home page on face book and well keep you up to date with the rest of Peters journey.

    https://www.facebook.com/diabeteswairarapa

    Thanks from the team at Diabetes Wairarapa and safe travels Peter.

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  • CYCLE FOR DIABETES - UPDATE

      8 January 2015
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    The journey from Cape Reinga is going well and Peter is making his way down the North island ahead of schedule, travelling from Cape Reinga to south Kaitaia - Okaihau, Okaihu to Waipu, Waipu to Wellsford, Wellsford to Auckland, Auckland to Hamilton and Hamilton to Te Kuiti today . Keep those legs pumping Peter!

    Please like our page on facebook to keep up to date with this journey at =

    https://www.facebook.com/diabeteswairarapa

    Keep an eye out for Peter and the Hyundai Van at a town near you soon!

    Thank you to everyone who has donated so far and happy new year to all.

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