NHGS C2C2

North Halifax Grammar School Coast to Coast II

Hello,

Just had the last meeting up at Craggies with the parents of students that are riding the Coast 2 Coast in aid of their school.

http://www.virginmoneygiving.com/fund/NHGSC2C2

The support is unbelievable.  These parents have been kitting their kids out with panniers and racks etc.  So they can ride the C2C route, but they have also been busy fund raising as well.  Thank you so much!

Just to provide answers to a few questions that were raised in the meetings:

When you drop your kids off on the Sunday make sure they have food for their tea that evening and their breakfast the following day.  They will have access to a single burner stove so anything that can be heated up will be fine.  Also, staff will have extra food items in case they make the wrong food selection. No one will go hungry!

Each afternoon we will stop and buy things for our tea that evening and our breakfast the following morning, so they don't need to carry loads of food.  Also staff members will provide guidance in the shop about what is nutritious and what they can easily cook on a single burner.  Students will need about £10 - £15 each day to buy tea, breakfast, energy and lunch.

If students are using a water bottle and pack wisely each day (keeping waterproofs, energy food etc to the top of their panniers) they do not need a day pack. If students are using a hydration pack, they could use this bag for small, light items, but you may want to keep daily items in your panniers also.

Finally, meeting you has been lovely.  I am looking forward to the ride and we are all going to have a really amazing time!!!!

See you on the 9th July in St Bee's!

C2C2 Riders Cheap Gear at ALDI

C2C2 Riders Cheap Gear at ALDI

Hi guys,

As you are all in the process of getting kitted out for our C2C ride please be aware there is a little sale on at ALDI where you can buy good quality gear and knock down prices.  They ran this promotion last year and they have some good stuff but it sells out fast.

https://www.aldi.co.uk/specialbuys/about-our-specialbuys/cycling

Thank you for all your excellent fund raising efforts!

Parent Support Amazing!

It is only about seven weeks now until thirty six NHGS students cycle 158 miles from St Bee's on the west coast to Tynemouth on the east.

I have been spending the last couple of weekends meeting parents and students at Craggies Farm Shop to discuss kit and perform a bike suitability check.  I have one more weekend left to do but I have been overwhelmed by the support and the efforts of parents and students.

Firstly, the parents and students have had to support this ride with a minimum participation fee, but they also needed to buy pannier racks and other gear so the students, their sons and daughters could take part in relative comfort.  Not only have families paid a minimum fee but they have also gone far and away above that by collecting additional sponsorship money as well.  The students have been impressing me with their ideas and commitment to fund raising. Students have been selling tickets to host dinner parties for family and friends, been working for neighbours and selling bits and bats to make money.  Not only that, they are just so excited for the ride!  The students are going to be self sufficient carrying and cooking their own food. This trip is building independence, skills and resilience.  Really impressed guys.  Thank you so much!

If you would like to show your support please donate on the NHGS managed link below.  Last year over £11400 went to the school, we are trying really hard to beat this and we are 32% into our £10000 target.

http://www.virginmoneygiving.com/fund/NHGSC2C2

When they start the ride on the 9th of July you can follow their antics on www.cyclebudda.co.uk.

Image of last years group at the finish in Bridlington when they completed the Way of the Roses C2C route

Messages parents had left at the finish.