Who is Joss and why am I doing this?

Joss was a boy at my school who was in a lot of the same classes and sports teams as me. He walked a bit funny and found somethings a bit hard but underneath it all, he was just like the rest of my friends.
In September 2010 we went back to School after the summer holidays and Joss looked a lot more poorly than he had.....he needed a walker and didn't play sport anymore.
In January he had to go into hospital for an operation. I remember School telling us in Assembly that he had done really well and was a lot better. Then, when I got home, Mum sat me down and told me that Joss had died. I was really confused and thought she had got it wrong, I told Mum that school said he was going to be OK...I got quite upset and cried...I didn't understand how he just wouldn't be around anymore. It wasn't until after he died I was told he had a brain tumour..
Why I am doing this ride?.....Because my friend died, and I still miss him...and it's not fair...
Joss's Mum and Dad set up a charity in his name to help other people suffering with brain tumours and you can read all about Joss and the brilliant stuff they do to help at www.jossparkessearchlight.org.uk
Please follow my training progress and also the ride itself and show your support on Twitter @rideforjoss and on Facebook RideForJoss
I am also on Virgin Giving as Max Wellstead - RideForJoss - any donation you can make will make a big difference!

Thanks Max

Monday, 4 March 2013

PROVISIONAL R4J-2013

This year we aim to ride 400miles in total. This is the VERY ROUGH PROVISIONAL ROUTE.
IT WILL CHANGE!!!! Therefore, if you intend to book accommodation please check with me first!!



Tuesday 16th July

The ride will start from Swanbourne (or Leighton Buzzard) and ride to Portsmouth. Approx 100miles, A BIG DAY!! see:

http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2196905

Stay in Portsmouth Wellstead at the Marriot

Wednesday 17th July

Ferry to Cherbourg then 34miles to Carentan
Stay in Carentan at one of the following….

http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/HACSearch?geo=1010204#02,1362393121924,rad:S5mi,sponsors:A

Wellsteads at Auberge du Normande (we think!!)

Thursday 18th July

Carentan to Bagnoles de L'Orne - 100miles approx
Stay in Bagnoles de Lornes at one of the following

http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Hotels-g196649-Bagnoles_de_l_orne_Orne_Basse_Normandie_Normandy-Hotels.html

Wellsteads at Le Manoir du Lys (we think!!)


Friday 19th July

 Bagnoles du Lorne to Moutiers au Perche - 50miles approx

Stay Moutier au Perche

http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/HACSearch?geo=1020948&inDay=17&inMonth=07%2F2013&checkIn=17%2F7%2F2013&outDay=18&outMonth=07%2F2013&checkOut=18%2F7%2F2013&adults=2#02,1362394671777,rad:S10mi

Wellsteads at Villa Fol Avril   http://www.i-escape.com/villa-fol-avril/overview#overview (Hopefully)


Saturday 20th July

Moutier au Perche to Paris - 100miles

Stay in Paris at Novotel Eiffel Tower...

http://www.booking.com/hotel/fr/novotel-paris-tour-eiffel.en-gb.html?sid=80b6f60b87dbc6dcc5640c170333c0a1;dcid=1;checkin=2013-07-17;checkout=2013-07-18;highlighted_facilites=96,103;srfid=798f9fc460c4a85e8caac25dbfe8d3b744229db7X1
We plan to stay in Paris on Saturday night and Sunday night (to watch the end of the Tour De France). We will then be getting a train to Caen on Monday morning where we will be staying for the rest of the week.

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