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 This section will grow with time. Below you can read about training progress, other Fireflies events and news live from the ride. Consult the archive on the right to view archived messages. |
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| John Villeneau, virgin firefly I wanted to do the ride for two reasons. To get fit and get a tan. I have a tendency to leave things to the last minute and true to form I did very little training. Sit around now pay later. What an idiot. I arrived a day early in Morzine with Frederic and Jean our drivers. I was incredibly nervous about the ride as I felt I had not done enough training and was suffering from a stomach bug. Coupled with this I couldn't sleep. When we eventually set off on the first day I was completely spent. Not a good start. The second day was hard and I started it again having not slept. I thought seriously about packing the whole thing in. In front of me were three major climbs culminating with the Cormet de Roseland. I dug in as deep as I could and finished the day. I knew then I could get to Cannes. I loved every moment from then on. The Alps are beautiful ....really really beautiful. Its a weird feeling waking every morning knowing that you are going to face beauty and pain in about equal measures. I achieved my two objectives and hopefully tthe couple of thousand I raised will do some good. Wouldn't have missed it for the world. Posted by Fireflies 2005 on . |
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 This year we are hoping to raise a minimum of £100,000 and whilst we recognise individaaul donations as given above integral to this cause, we also consider corporate sponsorships as key to achieving this goal. Unprecedented interest in the Fireflies offers sponsors an exciting platform for promotions and branding. See who is currently sponsoring us and find out how you can become a sponsor. |
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 The Fireflies' arrival into Cannes has generated great support from the advertising industry and culminates with a hero's welcome at the Palais des Festivals. |
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