Welcome to Race the Last Train

Welcome to www.racethelasttrain.co.uk where you can find out all of the latest news about my 410 mile sponsored bike ride for Cancer Research UK. I aim to do this ride in just 28 hours.

In June 2011, I will cycle from Edinburgh to London leaving Edinburgh Waverly Station as the first train of the day passes through. I aim to cycle to London Euston before the last train of the day from Edinburgh arrives. This involves cycling 410 miles between 01:30 and 06:30 the following morning (time table permitting) Racing the last train !!!

I have been inspired to do this following my sister's recent illness, Ruth was diagnosed with cancer in 2010 and had to undergo an operation to remove one of her lungs and part of her diaphragm before facing radio and chemotherapy. This situation has brought it home to me that cancer effects everyone and I would like to help in raising money for this very worthwhile charity. (see My sister’s story)

Thanks for your support

Dave

For all the lastest information from Cancer research see www.cancerresearchuk.org/

Latest News

£9005 Raised, Thank you all

Friday, 26 August 2011

Just a final report regarding my successful sponsored bike ride from Edinburgh to London completed at the end of May in aid of Cancer Research UK. As you know the ride was a success and the 400mile ride was completed within 27 hours, 2 hours ahead of the train I was racing. Having now collected all the money in and had confirmation from Network Rail that they will double the amount raised... I can now announce that the event raised £9005 This is far more than I ever thought I would raise and I would like to thank everyone who donated to ... Read more

Final Report
The challenge was set for Tuesday the 31st May, starting at 1:24am as the first train left Edinburgh
All Completed Wed 1st June
At 4:45am Wednesday 1st June, I completed the 400miles from Edinburgh to London, having started the previous
All change, all change
Several changes have taken place since my last blog update 1) The
2500miles covered…
I have now completed 2500 miles of training for this event since the start of the year. The training
End of March…
Firstly I’d like to thank those who have already sponsored me in this event, thank you for your