John's Fundraising Page

John is cycling Palace to Palace for St Christopher's

4 Days. 283 Miles. Over 50 Cyclists.

One Extraordinary Cause. 

Taking on the challenge of cycling from Crystal Palace to the Palace of Versailles on 10th -14th September 2025, all in support of our local hospice. 

I'm cycling Palace to Palace for St Christopher's

St Christopher’s Hospice exists to promote and provide skilled and compassionate palliative care of the highest quality.

Their vision is of a world in which all dying people and those close to them have access to appropriate care and support, when they need it, wherever they need it and whoever they are.

They rely on the generosity of their community, through fundraising campaigns like this, to continue providing our specialist palliative care and familiy care services free of charge.

Thank you for your support.

My Achievements

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Received 5 donations

50% fundraising target

Fundraising target reached 100%

My Updates

TRAINING UPDATE

Wednesday 27th Aug
Two lovely back to back rides in Northumberland this past weekend. The hills were tough on Saturday but I didn't feel any impact of Saturday's ride on Sunday. The photo shows my bike propped up against Hadrian's Wall.
I'm having a bit of a break and resuming the training next week.
And a late surge to raise sponsorship is underway. Your support is much appreciated.

TRAINING UPDATE

Sunday 3rd Aug
Another two pleasant training rides with fellow P2P riders this week. Thank you Phil and Lee for leading the rides and introducing me to new parts of the North Downs. And thank you supporters for the sponsorship. It acts as a real motivator.

TRAINING UPDATE

Sunday 6th Jul
Wednesday has become my training ride day. My plan is to do a longer than usual ride this coming Wednesday assuming the weather is nice and I feel OK. And next weekend, I hope there will be a P2P group ride. These are a chance to meet new people and are more enjoyable than riding by myself.
To sum up, I feel on course for the ride in September!

The adventure starts here ...

Tuesday 1st Apr
I did my first training ride on Sunday, with Phil, Sue, Eric and Kevin. It was great to be riding on the North Downs again.

Now to launch the sponsorship effort. I will cover my costs so every £ goes to St Christopher's.

Thank you to my Sponsors

£250

Audrey

Good luck John

£220

Cash Donation

£106

Donald Tibbetts

Good luck John. Hope the weather gods smile upon your journey

£106

Nick Lamb

£100

Stephen Moran

£100

Ian

Good Luck

£77.38

Reg & Bev Rider

A worthy cause John. Have a great ride. Reg & Bev Rider

£55.12

Martin Peach

All the very best John. Look forward to a celebratory pizza with mutual friends.

£55.12

Katrin Klinger

Hi John, good luck with your palace to palace challenge Katrin

£55.12

Jude Brassington

Good luck, John!

£55.12

Anonymous

'My return for Your recent support' - JohnS.

£55.12

Simon Mitchener

Good luck John Simon and Nicki

£55.12

Alasdair Stokeld

Good cause.

£55.12

Penelope Jarrett

Go for it John!

£55.12

Anonymous

Many congratulations and very well done!D

£55.12

Robert Mcintosh

Great effort. Good luck with the adventure

£53

Andrew Tooley

Good luck John. Hope the weather holds!

£53

Colin Lashmar

£53

Moira

Great cause - well done! (and safe travels ...)

£53

Malcolm Lister

Well done John! Small contribution sent.

£52

Sarah Cripps

All the best with the training and the actual cycle. Here's a little support for the fundraising side. Great cause so always happy to support.

£50

Steve B.

A magnificent effort for a worthy cause John.

£50

Tim Walker

Great cause, go well. I also find the most difficult thing is to ask, so well done on that!

£50

Anonymous

£42.40

Robina

Well done for choosing this John - I'm impressed/ proud of you. My great-aunt was helped at the hospice in her last weeks, so I have a personal connection to St Christopher's.

£42.40

Hope Francis

Hi I am from the Tuesday and Thursday morning yoga group at Forest Hill. A childhood friend died at St Christopher on Saturday 23rd August. I donate in her name and memory - Janet Mowat. She received exceptional care and the support to the family was above and beyond. Good luck

£37.10

Susan Johnson

All the best John and enjoy the ride

£31.80

Cowin Family

Donation in memory of Aunty Fiona. Good luck John. I can see you are training hard. Safe journey. 🚴 The Cowins x

£31.80

Stephen Bruce

Good Luck John. Continue the amazing work you do for St. Christopher’s.

£31.80

Simon

All the best John!

£31.80

Peter Jefferies

Good Luck John from a former colleague

£31.80

Gary Thornton

£31.80

Sheila Carson

£30.74

David Smurthwaite

Well done John. It’s a first class cause and deserves everyone’s’ support. David

£30.74

Angela Smallwood

Best wishes, John. I remember spending a few happy days with your mother in Rome all those years ago.

£30.74

David Grant

Good luck, David

£30.74

Keith Chapman

Good luck John. A very worthwhile cause.

£30.74

Trevor Burrows

You have the 'Legs' to do it. Good luck and great there are folk like you who support such great necessary charities!

£30.74

Jim

Never thought I would be sponsoring a M.A.M.I.L

£30.74

David Martin

£30.74

Maya

John , you’ve got this!! 🎉🎉Just think of it as an extremely long spin class !!

£30.74

Sandy Pepperell

£30.74

Ian Filby

£30.74

Linda Lawrence

Good luck, John. Donation in memory of Fiona Firmin xx

£30.74

Rod Kleckham

Hope you have a Royal welcome at Versailles! Enjoy the ride

£30.74

Jon Rowlinson

Good luck and enjoy!

£30.74

Nigel Charlesworth

£30.74

Colin Younger

Well done!

£30.74

Ann Bromley

Fantastic John. Just keep pedalling!

£30

Simon Lawrence

Good luck John. A very worthy cause for a special place providing a very valuable service.

£29

Michael

£29

Michael Wainman

£26.50

Wendy Williams

£26.50

Tt

The older you get, the fitter you get. Go well, TT

£25

Jill Abrahart

Well done !

£25

Steve Fox

Hi John, Really well done on taking on such a challenge. Wishing you all the best and on raising such a good amount. Steve

£22.26

Emma Bitic

Great job! All the best, John.

£21.20

Chris And Cathy

Good luck John from Chris & Cathy x

£21.20

Andy Hughes

£21.20

Jo

Good luck John! You are a wonderful member of society.

£21.20

Marcus Harvey

Have a great ride John.

£21.20

Kelly

£21.20

Julia Galliers

Good luck!

£21.20

Colin Younger

£21.20

Megan L

Hope you enjoy the event John and get to enjoy a chilled glass or two of vino at the other end!

£21.20

Stephen Andrews

Surely you should be wearing a Palace Shirt? Great work John!

£21.20

Jenny Whittington

Well done!

£21.20

Hilary Anderson

Good luck John A brilliant cause Hilary

£21.20

Anonymous

£21.20

Bob Ayers

Brilliant cause John - well done and good luck! Bob

£21.20

Steve Mitchener

Well done, John.

£21.20

Michael Thomas

£21.20

Gordon Burgess-parker

£21.20

Tim Martin

£20

Stephen Senior

Well done John. Enjoy your trip

£20

Helen Dyer

Good luck John!

£15.90

Caroline Mizen

Good luck with the ride.

£15.90

Jane Howard

I hope the Wed Group Cycle sessions at Forest Hill stand you in good stead! Best! of luck with the ride.

£15

Sophie Levens

Well done John, you've got this!

£10.60

Anonymous

£10.60

Nicola Bickford

Congratulations and well done John and team.

£10.60

Ruth Spurway

Wishing you all the best John :)

£10.60

Sarah Button

Good luck! :)

£10.60

Barbara Sujecka

Good luck John!

£10.60

Julian Mark Weatherly

Best of luck. Avoid the hills.

£10.60

Christopher Brightman

Good luck for such a worthwhile cause

£10.60

Sarah Mclean

Good luck John! Spin should be good prep :)

£10.60

Anonymous

£10.60

Marina Harden

Thank you John, for all your support for St Christopher's . Safe and happy riding and look forward to hearing all about it!

£10.60

Kirsty (from Fh Spin Classes)

£10.60

Roxsanne Slatford

Good Luck John! Great cause!

£10.60

Sara

£10

Alasdair Buchanan

£10

Paul Jobling

Good luck John have a great cycle for a great cause

£10

Melanie Crew

Good luck!

£10

Meg Pugh

Good luck 👍

£10

Chris Comerie

Good luck John

£10

Fliss

Happy cycling John

£10

Anonymous

Cash donation

£10

Alex Ellis