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We are pleased to announce rideforcharlie will be supporting Joe Brooks to go to the European Duathlon Championships representing GB, but ultimately riding and running for Charlie.
Joe is a special edition to our young applicants as he is a special friend of Charlies. We know Charlie will greatly approve and we wish Joe lots of Charlie energy in his adventure. xxxx #rideforcharlie
That’s fantastic Joe - you should be so proud of yourself. Wishing you all the luck in the world 💜💜
What fab news x Charlie would be proud of you 👍
Fantastic news, well done you have worked hard to get where you are. Embrace and enjoy the experience. So proud and really chuffed. ❤🤩
That’s great news!! Amazing Joe, well done 💛 x
That’s great news!! Amazing Joe, well done 💛 x
That’s fantastic Joe - you should be so proud of yourself. Wishing you all the luck in the world 💜💜
Fantastic! Well done Joe!
Well done Joe and good luck xx 💛
Amazing news, well done Joe, Charlie would be so proud of you x
Such amazing news - well done Joe. You will smash it- enjoy every second. Sending you all our Mappin love x
Well done, Joe. Good luck with all.
Fantastic! Well done Joe! Good luck! 💛
Brilliant joe! I know Charlie will be with you and be so so proud! As are all of us 💛😘 xxxx
Well done Joe. Good luck!
Wonderful news! Do well, Joe! 💛
Huge well done Joe! 💛 And loads of luck!
Charlie's legacy lives on xxxxxx
Best of luck Joe xx
Well done and good luck Joe, we hope you have an amazing time! Xx
Brilliant. Good luck Joe. :)
That’s brilliant x
Good luck Joe xx
Good luck xx
Brilliant news!! GO JOE!!
Good luck Joe Brooks xx
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“I recall a few years ago reading up on the 3 Peaks Cyclocross Challenge as I slowly plucked up courage to take part in the event when I stumbled across an online webpage article in which a keen cyclist by the name of Nick Craig had attended the event with the most eye-catching of paint-schemes .....Brilliant day @battleonthebeach #rideforcharlie 💛
Great to see you 💛
Great to catch up today💛
great job
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Nice work guys. #rideforcharlie #vandercraig #legends
Good to see you Nick, good tyre choice btw
Thought this was such a lovely memory xxx
Thank you x Sam Ryland
I’d like to let you know of my intentions to raise money for rideforcharlie at the 100km Scott mtb marathon.
Before I started riding I remember being on the feed stations of the mtb marathons confused on how a kid could be at the front with adults much older behind, the next time I saw Charlie was at my 2nd National xc race in Newnham Park. I was stood at the bottom of 1 of the A lines, where I was baffled how anyone would be able to ride down it, when Nick closely followed by Charlie came down making it look a ease. Then the first time I properly got to meet Charlie was at the Scott mtb marathon in Minehead 2016. I saw him hoping up and down the steps on his mini bike and again I was amazed, later on that day Dec Oldham, Finn and Alfie Davies were racing around the trees and Charlie and I joined in. Considering I’d seen him racing at the front of nationals I was pleasently surprised with how he would still have fun with the youngsters and I. Through the memory of Charlie I’ve pushed and trained hard and fully beleive if it wasn’t for his legacy I wouldn’t be as fast as I am today, seeing my rideforcharlie sticker on my frame always gives me that extra boost to put all my effort in as he did.
I would be honoured to represent rideforcharlie at the 100km Scott mtb marathon round and will do everything I can to raise as much money and awareness for a foundation so close to my heart.
Thanks, Sam #rideforcharlie <3
Each year We aim to support 2 teams to take-part the Youth European Mountain bike championships. Please write to us before the 24 March 2019 with your request.
Your team members
Estimated cost of travel and entry fees
Your motivation behind applying and why this will be good for you and your team
We will let the successful teams know during April.
Decisions will be made by all trustee members.
We will acknowledge emails as we receive them. However, if you do not hear from us please contact us again.
Angharad Lewis
Roger Fowkes
Matthew Greensill
Tim Mason
Dom Limb
Joe Paul Champness
We have updated our mission on www.rideforcharlie.com and on our facepage.
Looking forward to hearing from all abilities of young off road cyclists.
Please have a read and if you are thinking of applying do so in your own words.
Each application will be considered in an individual basis.We will acknowledge your mail as we recieve it.
Many thanks to all those that have done fundraising for us. Xxx
Ride For Charlie - Foundation supporting inspired young off road riders
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Our aim is to support young off road cyclists, who are or would have been inspired to ride for Charlie and follow in his pedal strokes.
Great, inspiring lad xxx he made me feel determined to get somewhere in my life, heres to tbe brighetst and most wonderful you man with a UNBELIEVABLY strong family there to help others and remember Charlie Van Der Craigcharlie whos spirit will never leave anyone.... xxxx all my love you you all!!!!xx i cant believe your strength, you keep riding along in charlies footsteps as he is now, you can NEVER get memories taken from you.... NEVER
Harry Jordan??
Joshua Lancett-Edwards, you should look into this 🤘🏻
Matthew Aldridge may be of interest for Louis
Adam Cornish thought of Ben
Tim at Bike Ninja has added some new Rideforcharlie products, in addition to the clothing range, which are now listed online as well as available to purchase direct from Bike Ninja's shop.
www.bike-ninja.co.uk/product-category/rideforcharlie/
All proceeds from the #rideforcharlie products from Bike Ninja come directly to the foundation so thank you to Tim and everyone that has supported us with any of the T-Shirts or mugs that you have bought.
Is it possible to buy one of the 'In Loving Memory' badges, or were they just a very limited edition?
Joe Parker or mandy will be at signing on with any badges people have ordered this weekend at the national champs.Some spare are available too.Thank you joe they are brill x charlie would love these made on a sowing machine x💛#rideforcharlie
This is Mandy Parker
Super happy with our badge, thanks! 💛
I’m at the National with your badges. Look for the walker and me!
Brilliant thanks. I will send Annabel to pick ours up.
Yes of Course. I will put one aside for you,
Believe between my husband and me we ordered 3, unfortunately we aren't at the nationals 😕 can we arrange for postage please, will cover any addition costs 😁
Some badges are at Big Bobble hats at the Nationals today and Mandy will be wandering around the finish area all day- look for her walker and a yellow Ride for Charlie Bag on it.
Nick Craig I’d love to support Charlie with one of these
I’ll be around signing on a lot of the time. Just ring me on 07917 860292 to catch up with us.
I need one of those for my " cycling denim"!
Does this include the orders before Christmas? I’m not sure if I’m included... 🙈
Is it possible to reserve one for collection this weekend?
December has started off well with rideforcharlie funds allocated to several cyclo cross riders going to race in Belgium. We want to say a massive thank you to all donations and fund raising events. We are forever amazed at peoples generosity.
So far this cyclo cross season we have funded the following riders:
Cameron Mason
Callum McCleod
Jenson Young
Sophie Thackray
Millie Couzens
Tom Couzens
Katie Scott
They are all proving to be brilliant ambassadors for Charlie and he would be very proud of you all.
We always ask the young riders to ride in the spirit of Charlie race to your best, play fair and most of all smile what ever the result.
Many thanks to all those that have written and those that support Charlies fund.
Ride for today with love and laughter.
We have decided that funding will CLOSE for applications for December as from today.
Many thanks to all those that have written and those that support charlies fund.
We also have continued supporting c-r-y and have so far raised nearly £30,000.00 for screening in the future.
Many thanks to you all. Sending lots of Charlie love as we continue to support what Charlie loved.
Fantastic well done 👍👍
What a legacy!
You've raised another £550.10 for CRY as I haven't yet emailed across or submitted any confirmed details, until our choirs treasurer confirmed the amount today, but this was from DMRC selling safety pins (well asking for donations) at Markeaton just before Christmas, a concert that my choir organised and selling bands. Also, from selling cakes, we have £150 to donate direct to the Ride for Charlie foundation, so please PM me address and cheque/bank details to get this to you. Huge thanks to DMRC helping support my son and I, fundraising for two amazing causes.
Your amazing 🤩 my husband attended one of these screening events the other week and thanks to people like you that have had to endure the greatest pain to be able to stop this happening to others. I am in total awe of you xxx
Your amazing 🤩 my husband attended one of these screening events the other week and thanks to people like you that have had to endure the greatest pain to be able to stop this happening to others. I am in total awe of you xxx
Thank you for the support. It means a huge amount and it wouldn’t be possible to do what we’re all doing without the help you’ve provided so thank you. #rideforcharlie x
Bloody brilliant!
That’s amazing!
Love, Love, Love this post ❤
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Lovely to see @archielewis8 racing in rijkevorsel belgium for charlie.Two years ago Archies family gave charlie his first experience of belgium cross.Charlie loved the whole weekend.Thank you xx💛
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