The Great Rome bike ride
The Via Francigena Charity Cycle Ride August 2007
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cyclists left Canterbury on 10th August 2007 to cycle to Rome. They followed the Via Francigena (the Frankish Way), which is an ancient
pilgrimage route recorded by Sigeric in 990AD when he travelled to and
from Rome on his appointment as Archbishop of Canterbury. The ride was a
journey of 2000Km and includes a passage over the Grand St Bernard
Pass, where it is not uncommon to have snow even in the middle of August.
Click here to watch a video report of the ride in Rome.
Click here to read comments sent in from suporters of the bike ride
Day 17 of 17 Viterbo to Rome
They've made it, all arrive safely in Rome!
Well done to all the riders!
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Viv Prichard Facts
Each cyclist has put in at least 100 hours of training covering 1000 miles in preparation. This is equivalent to the team cycling at least once around the world.
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Itinerary
Click here to learn of the cyclists' route and other details. Click here to view the cyclists route from outerspace!
Via Francigena
The Via Francigena was first documented in the 10th Century and comprises a number of routes.
Click here to learn more about Via Francigena.
The cycle ride has been generously supported by a number of organisations. We express our grateful thanks for their fabulous support.
Almost £100,000 has been raised by the cyclists to support the Save Canterbury Cathedral Appeal and other charities. With your help we can raise even more. You can show your support for this great endeavour by donating online, by post to FREEPOST SAVE CANTERBURY CATHEDRAL or by telephoning 01227 865346.
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Donations can be sent directly to
FREEPOST SAVE CANTERBURY CATHEDRAL or donate online.
Other Charities supported:
Demelza House
Thanet Citizens Advice Bureau
Royal Marsden Hospital
Kent Air Ambulance
Lady Mayoress' Charities
Pilgrims Hospices of East Kent
Farm Africa
Southern Housing Foundation
Footprints
League of Friends of Kent & Canterbury- Hospital
Romanian Relief UK
Cancer Research UK
Save Canterbury Cathedral
St Margarets's Hospice, Somerset
Christian Aid
MacMillan Cancer Support