South Pacific Timber, Ben Fouhy and Everyone alike!
Wow….. that’s fantastic.
This will make a World of Difference!
Really appreciate your support of Simon and Sweet Louise!
Magic stuff!
G
No words!
It’s ridiculous how generous New Zealanders are! Just take look. We aimed for $2000…. Seriously hoping that just maybe it could be done……..
Nek Minnik…….Booo-Yahhhh….$4000 and climbing!
You guys!!!!!! Yes you Guys ….. are the best.
Thank you, thank you….. thank you.
This money will be well spent…. Just have another look at Sweet Louise website to reassure yourselves…….
Well done.
G
Also check out the Tour official Video below on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/16CNrJkgyY/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Lovely piece on Sweet Louise Facebook page.
Cycle may be over but the journey continues!
Ta ta for now!
Si
Thanks everyone.
It’s a wonderful Friday indeed!
Our expectations have been exceeded!
Sweet Louise and patients and family’s will benefit immensely.
Heartfelt Thanks
G
Quick Evening update!
A lovely gesture from CUTSHOP that for every dollar of your support Cutshop® Mt Wellington will give you $2 of services off
your next invoice, available until 30 April.
That’s incredible Team!
Huge thank you.
Si
Stage 5 (Day 5): 49 km - Wanaka to Crown Range summit.
Last day Friday- Wanaka to the top of the Crown Range.
A beautiful finish line and a great place to complete the Tour!
If anyone sitting on the fence about to sponsor Sweet Louise…. We are almost at $3000, please feel free to top us up!
Thank you all! It’s been an amazing adventure.
Hope you have enjoyed the updates.
Regards
Simon
Early morning hello from me as I get the body and bike into gear.
Anyone who has ever thought of fundraising ought to consider the Tour of New Zealand.
Get some friends together and enjoy our beautiful country. There is nothing quite like it, the friendly atmosphere and the race organising team are incredible.
Join me in 2027 ( it’s every 2 years) would love to see you out there!
https://www.tourofnewzealand.co.nz/
Keep up the great fundraising, we are well beyond our goal….. but we might just make $3000!
Dare to Dream!
Si
Today was Stage 3 (Day 3): 98 km - Fox Glacier to Haast
Cold but Blue Skies!
Another great day in the saddle!
Appreciate all the support.
Massive Queens stage tomorrow.
Looking forward to the magnificent scenery.
Speak soon.
Si
Stage 2 is over and a lovely story that Simon shared.
Dave (see below) is a keen cyclist and lost his beautiful wife to breast cancer a few years back. He was delighted that Simon was not only raising awareness of incurable breast cancer but raising funds through Sweet Louise. Unfortunately, the more you reach out, the more stories come forward.
Thank you for chatting to us Dave and all the very best with the Tour.
A shout out to his Grandson who is competing in cycling Club Nationals next week….
Overall, another great day on a bike!
Ps: Aunty Inge finished ahead of Uncle Si today…. Promised I wouldn’t mention it 😉
Keep up the great work.
G
Greymouth to Hokitika.
Uncle Si managed pto push into the Top Gun group for tomorrow after a gentle 45km/hr time trial. Not sure if it doubles for entry into this years Tour De France!!
Rain and more rain over night.
This morning it’s clearing.
Group 1: uncle Simon
Group 5 (of 9) : aunty Inge
Should be a long day in the saddle as they undertake a 100km stage 2.
Looking forward to some more photo’s.
Good luck Barrie!
You can rest later tonight…..
(Massive thanks to Anonymous Sponsor yesterday, I think I know who you are…. I owe you a beer at the very least. God Bless)
G
And they are off….Christchurch to Greymouth on the Alpine Express and then the real work starts.
Wishing you safe travels and success from the JAFA headquarters!
Have fun, we are behind you 100%.
Go Team Sweet Louise
Updates to follow.
Thanks for all your support Team!
LezGo….
Yep….. let’s go and tackle this ride!
Everyday ought to be an adventure.
Aunty Inge is ready (as is Uncle Si), to take on the steep hills and rapid descents of the West Coast, South Island.
Last Minute Preparations are in Full swing!
Aunty Inge has promised to wear shoes and a helmet ….. but is keen to kick Uncle Si’s Butt.
Should be a laugh… we’ll keep you posted.
Follow the link below for race details.
TTFN
G
It’s Friday…
And a fantastic time to reflect on a brilliant and successful week of fundraising.
Seriously well done everyone.
Uncle Si and Aunty Inge are off to start their journey.
Bring it on.
Photos are forthcoming with daily updates.
Yesterday in order to prepare for bad weather on the West Coast Simon had a swim with his personal trainer Cuzzie Will.
It’s shaping up to be a great week…
Thanks again for the support.
G
Thanks to overnight donations from Vanessa and Anne we are past our objective.
The pressure is off…well done to Aunty Inge joining the Team…. It’s sparked more enthusiasm!
Really appreciate everyone’s contribution with not only a monetary donation, but by passing on the details of Sweet Loiuise and Incurable Breast Cancer!
We are doing something exceedingly positive here!
Thank You
G
Thanks to a recent donation by Christine (Big Thanks).
We are FIFTY BUCKS short of our Target!!!!
Can you believe it??????
Nice one……… every single one of you!
Sheez Louise!!!!
Magic
Regards
G
Whoop whoop!
Sorry for Simon!
The Team has doubled in size as the lovely Aunty Inge has joined in the race and fundraising!
Now Simon will have to pedal even harder if he’s to beat his wife!
Our moneys on Aunty Inge!
Well done to both of you and hopefully friends of Inge will sponsor Simon as she joins the Team!
It all ends up helping the Charity!
Please share link.
Thanks Again to One and All!
G
Kia Ora,
Totally understand that it’s hard times and that’s why we won’t be strong arming anyone into sending any more money.
Thank you again for your support. With less than a week to go we feel that its more important that we get the message out there and educate New Zealanders.
That there is a Charity out there who have a track record in helping patients and family dealing with Incurable Breast cancer.
That Charity is Sweet Louise and they are there to help. Support them by spreading the word and their contact below.
Nga Mihi,
Simon
Remember, ever dollar raised reminds patients that we are standing with them on what is an incredibly challenging period for them and their whanau. Thank you for your support.
Simon
Promised I’d not bug you again this week….. but let’s try tip $2000 before Sunday!
Keep going…. You are all amazing!
Thank Goodness it Thursday!
I won’t bug you again this weekend.
Big training plans with a few long cycles.
If you spot me out there, please say hi.
Still shy of our goal of $2000, but I have faith we will get there.
Spread the word and the link.
Have a great weekend.
Si
Come on fellow weekend warriors!
Late afternoon appeal…..
Time to get behind Simon on this one, you know you want to. What a buzz you’ll get from supporting a brilliant Charity and an upstanding bloke!
Yes you!
We need your help.
Can’t afford to send money….. no problem…. Just forward the link. Somewhere out there … like Elon Musk is itching to support this cause!
Have a great day!
G
(Simon’s older Boet & Fundraiser)
Not too many sleeps to go and so far the body is hanging in there.
Thanks for messages of support.
Still trying hard to zone in on $2000 mark.
Keep spreading the news!
Every penny helps.
Si
Might be a great idea to buy Simon a coffee?
Best way to do this is sponsor him the $6, and I’ll make him one on this side of the account! Brotherly love and all that.
We are into full sponsor mode as the time gets closer and as always like to remind you to pass on the link to this page.
If you’re having a bad Monday……Sponsoring Simon will make today worthwhile.
Happy Monday
Simon
Sue was our Mum. She lost her life to Breast Cancer in 1987, just shy of her 40th Birthday.
You can’t help but wonder who she would have become in the years that she lost and also the years we lost with her. She never met our wives or children and that’s really sad. For those who are going through this journey currently, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Miss you Mum.
Quick update and another thank you.
Photo updates with training shots will follow.
Please share link with friends and family.
I really appreciate your help and support.
Have a great weekend.
Si
Hello Team,
Thank you for supporting me. Within 3 short days we are up to almost $1500.
I`m really looking forward to what ought to be a gruelling week of riding along the West Coast of the South Island, hopefully the weather is kind to us.
What I failed to mention in the initial post was that it was indeed the Tour of New Zealand.
A Summary is:
5 Days, 6 Stages
Average Stage: 85 km
Total Tour Distance: 450 kms
Average Daily Ride Time: 3h 30 mins
You can also follow me on line.
Currently training everyday and it really isn't too far away now, so last minute preparations are going full steam ahead with arranging kit and getting a few ZZZZ`s where I can. Trying to balance Training and Recovery is a constant challenge.
More to follow.
Thank you again.
God Bless
Simon.
