Today is Sunday 20 April 2008. I am pleased to say that taking all pledges, cheques and web donations received so far into account, we have raised £8700 towards our £14,000 target. This is so pleasing; thank you so much to all who have contributed.

If anyone out there would like to donate towards this important cause, please do so.

Thanks again, Nigel.

Dear Friends and Colleagues,

I am delighted to tell you that I completed the ride on 9 April after 6.5 days riding and 652kms covered. The Pyrenees were tough, to say the least and the weather was cold. For the rest of the journey, the conditions were mixed, with sun, rain and high winds, not always in our favour!

Many of you have already made generous pledges or donations; I and the charity thank you very sincerely for your support. For those of you who have not quite got to the point of placing your fingers on the keyboard or on your pen to write a cheque, please may I persuade you to do so.

To donate online, go to www.mycharitypage.com/nigelpetrie. It is very easy to do and the charity get the benefit of Gift Aid if you are a UK taxpayer. Alternatively, cheques made out to Schools for Gambia can be sent to me at Plas Eliseg, Llantysilio, Llangollen, LL20 8DE. Either way, I can assure you that your contribution will be very much appreciated.

Thank you all so much and very best wishes,

Nigel