John's IoM TT 24 hour challenge

[Jeffrey]

As I don't think John has posted this on the USR site, I will do it for him.  Please pass on...

Isle of Man TT 24 hour challenge.  Monday 6th june 2011
John Thomson writes "I am just one of many who are rider volunteers for SERV, and I have been involved for over four years.  I am the hospital liaison officer for SERV’s Surrey and South London Group.
Amongst other bike-related activities, I’m also an Incident Management-trained track marshal at the Isle of Man TT races, usually located somewhere on the Mountain section of the course.
As 2011 sees both SERV’s 30^th birthday and the 100^th anniversary of the first use of the Mountain Course, I am taking the opportunity to raise funds for SERV by riding the Mountain Circuit continuously for 24 hours, stopping only for fuel, food and the occasional rest. This challenge will be undertaken during TT race week, and I hope that my efforts will raise £5000 for SERV.
Although I am paying for all the fuel, tyres, etc. used in this challenge, just as all SERV volunteers do when on duty, in addition to a donation to SERV, any sponsorship just to cover the costs of the challenge would be gratefully received. If you would like to help in this regard, please e-mail me at john.thomson43@ntlworld.com and I’ll get back to you.
The bike I’ll be riding is my Yamaha R1, which is appropriate as this year is also the 50^th anniversary of Yamaha’s involvement with the TT.
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So please dig deep and donate now. Thank you."
http://www.justgiving.com/TT-24hrs

[Top Cat]

Thanks for posting this Jeffrey...... I'd have got round to it eventually..........honest! Allthe best John T.