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Hiya there,

As things stand on Friday the 19th September I will start this great Challange, organised by Enduroman and sponsored by Artemis.
It's a solo attempt at linking London and Paris by running, swimming and cycling.

From Arch to Arc 2008

From Arch to Arc Webpage

Through this Challenge I am raising money for the Tusk Trust. This extremely important and worthwhile Trust is involved with conservation of wildlife, promoting education and supporting sustainable community development programmes across 17 counties in Africa.

You can help and show your support by making a donation ... every ££ counts!

http://www.justgiving.com/artemisarchtoarcchallenge

cheers
Nino

Bugs_________counting down in hours.
Gino...I know this will be an endurance event for you and the Team as I've had a taste of supporting Nino on one of those nut job events so good luck to you all.

Also will catch up with Aunt Bev....before 19th to get some real-time family reaction.

Shaun.....

NOT LONG NOW!

Hiya, Checked the weather again and there is no real change so Friday looks like the day.

Slightly nervous now as we get the final things in place!

Had a long chat with Carrie, my nutritionist, and the biggest shock for me is that I could potentially loose as much as 10kg’s of body weight during the attempt… not bad beats ad diet!

Cheers

Counting down the hours. Hope you are handling the nerves. Go well tomorrow as we will be thinking of you from Cape Town and Knysna and JHB. I am very proud of you.Gino, I know you will keep us posted as best you can. I will be with you in thought all the way to Paris

Hey Buddy,

Long time no see - but best of luck for what is an awesome challenge. Had a nice suprise when I heard you on the Competitors show...Peter Reid, Faris, Mark Allen, Macca, then......Nino! Very exciting.

Jinx is awesome and helped me massively for my first IM, so am sure he's also got you in phenomenal shape.
Hope it all goes to plan, and will be following your progress all the way.

Dig in!!

Lee

Meet Team that will be right behind me all the way!
...thank you guys and girls

Eddie Ette (Whole Event)

Enduroman World Record Holder
Invigilator and
Man in charge

Gino Baglione (Whole Event)
Mr Communication and will keep you updated from on the road via our blog page

Karly McKay (Whole Event)
Physiotherapist and will be in charge of keeping the body in good shape or patching it up as we need.

Craig Twigg (Whole Event)
Mr Motivation and as a ex-elite and current Long distance triathlete bring a host of knowledge to the crew.

Carrie Bolt (Run Section Only)
Our Master Nutritionist who has kept me though out all my training and will help ensure I east and drink enough to limit the damage on the way to Dover.

Neva Watt (Cycle Leg Only)
Fresh body and mind and will help us all stay focused on the final leg to Paris.

Tom Underhill (Cycle Leg Only)
Mr Mechanic, yeah Tom will be sorting out all the bikes on the way to Paris.


Extra Helping Hands

Jeremy Newell
Our hands and ears back in London. Should anything happen that we need help out on the road.

Andy & Neva
Will both be travelling from Scotland to accompany me for the graveyard shift on the run to Dover.

Andy Galbraith
My Sport and Exercise Scientist at the University of Kent, that has put me through all my Vo2max and Sub Max tests this year and has helped with predicting the race pace for the run section.

This is for all the support crew. Just want to say thanks for being there for Nino through the preparation for this mammoth task. I think you are all awesome and that goes for you too Nino. Good luck once again.You will all be in my thought for the next few day. All the very best from Cape Town

Best of luck Nino. Just signed myself up for 2010 so will look forward to hearing of your adventures. Will be with you in sprit all the way through and will be sending you "keep going" telepathic vibes. Just relax and enjoy the experience. I have no doubt, as with all of these things, it will be over before you know it. One minute you will be setting off from Marble Arch and then the next you will be drinking champagne in Paris.

Keep smiling

Fay

Hey Nino,

Good Luck from everybody at INFINIT.

Dream a dream!

Michael

Good luck Nino will be with you all the way holding thumbs the water is going to flow in your favour love you lots and have a good time. Luv to gino

good luck big guy - enjoy it the experience is over before you know it!!

Nino, Let the wind be at your tail and the sea calm. Hope you find the zone and live the dream. I have no doubts you will give it everything - an incredible challenge. I take my hat off to you. With you all the way mate. Mark

Good luck....if you reckon on loosing up to 10kgs...i would change your nutritonist now!!!
Hope your passage is smooth and fun..cheers. jules

Nino

Wishing you all the very best of luck - I know you can do it. The Argus cycle tour seems like a VERY long time ago and you were about 11 years old!

Go for it and alles van die beste.

Anita

Bags best of Luck mate...

I can't believe how far you've come from the days when we use
to swim at the water skiing lake of the A40.


Keep those eyes open.

All the best mate.

Mark.

It's here! You are ready! I hope everything goes as smoothly as possible and that hours drop off quickly! Keep that record firmly in sight!

Thank you to the support team who is with Nino on the route, especially Gino. Thank you also to everyone who has helped Nino prepare. Access to the best of everything will make all the difference!

Maureen

Good luck mate.

May the Channel Gods be good to you.

Nathan

Nino, The day has arrived. You have done all the preparations and now Just do it. Live the Dream and focus on the Prize PARIS. Just enjoy as best you can and we are with you all the way.

Thanks again to all those involved with preparing Nino for this challenge and backing him on route. I really appreciate your efforts. Gino a special thanks to you for standing by Nino.

Just do what you have prepared for Nino. Relax and enjoy as best you can. We love you

Mom

Hi Nino,

Just want to say GOOD LUCK. We will be thinking of you here in Cape Town and will be following your progress. Enjoy.

Sue-Ann

all systems are go...

planned arrival at Marble Arch is 14:00 and expected departure time of 15:00pm

fingers crossed......

You better change the clock on website thought you had started 25mins ago!!!!!
Good luck Nino see the weather is good holding thumbs
Keep us informed Gino wish I was with you xx
Avie
xxx

Good Luck NINO

Nino I am so nervous so I would hate to think what you must be feeling. Please set the clock on website so we know exactly when you set off.

I am with you all the way. Focus on the Prize
DREAM BIG AND LIVE THE DREAM

LUV

Hi Baggers
Good luck for today, I was so engrossed in my work, I almost forgot about you. Only jokes, just mentioned that as I forwarded the blog to my Ops Director so just in case she checks your blog she can see I've been hard at work, laugh.

Success is not a result of spontanious combustion, you must set yourself on fire.

Shaun

Good luck Baggers!! Following your progress from sunny Portugal - hope the weather holds!
Shiv x

Go Nino! Go Gino! We're thinking of you and picturing you cycling under the Arc de Triomphe. Think of all those delicious cakes waiting for you - all 10 kilos worth. All our love, Sam, Sal and Veronica in Edinburgh xxxx

You'll be well on the way now Nino. Will be cheering you all the way. Best of luck, that is truly an amazing challenge. Just flew over the channel in a plane and it looked pretty calm so fingers crossed!
Good Luck
Joolz

Hi Guys,

I take it are on your ways. When can we expect an update. Thinking of you all

Max says "night, night"...hope you have a good night and he'll see you live on the website tomorrow morning when he wakes up.

Hey Nino. Hope all is well and you are feeling good. A beautiful evening here in Kent! Hope to get to see you.

Support crew - can you give me an idea of route through Kent and progress? Many thanks.

Yippeeeee

After nearly four hours of 'teething' problems - I have functional pc

race update is Nino is doing well - much better than me - progress is good and spirits are high

nearly 5 hours in and we have just passed coming up to Brands Hatch covering nearly the first marathon distance - only 2 and half to go

yeeeeaaahhhhhhh

updates on the Ryder are welcome

That's great news. Keep up the good spirits and say hi to noddy.

USA 3 1 up after 1st morning play afternoon just started.Well done Big Man keep smiling and keep the updates coming fast we cant wait too long xxxx

Nino I will ice as many cakes as you like (Casper Cakes are first in line) Keep up looking forward to hearing great news from Paris will keep the Castles cold

Gino,
Should've asked me for computer lessons before you decided to operate heavy machinery, lol.

I vink vu ur vonderful Nino, like wodka

Cliffy, what are Casper cakes?

Big thanks goes out to Liz tonight - who becomes the first member of the general public to become a road side fan. Aplause and warm tea are always welcome along the way - not for Nino but for the 'critial to success' support crew. Progess is fine 6 hours into the race and West Malling is on the horizon. So if any of you are out there are in West Malling area get on your chearleader kit and bring some warm tea!!!!

what's the mileage count at guys? say hi to the machine! best.

Hi Gino,

Thanks for the updates. Pleased to hear all is going well. Tell Nino we are all behind him and he is doing well. Wish I could be there so I could give you hot tea along the way but sorry no can do. Please keep the updates coming as it is well received here in Cape Town. Have a good night be strong and I will catch up with you in the early early morning. I am going to try to sleep but I dont think it will happen thanks again to everyone concerned.

Bev

Nino, you are a fantastic inspiration. Good luck, we're all cheering you on!

Hope Andy manages to join up with you guys soon. All the best for through the night. Catch up with you tomorrow.

Could Anna please identify herself - Lance Armstrong needs to know your exact location

8 and a half gone and we are passing through Maidstone (approx half way - for motivational reasons) and all appears well. Nino is progressing well. Early days but the running looks ok as we approach the graveyard shift. There is good spirits during the rest breaks but the cold is definately getting worse

PS thanks for all the messages of encouragement - keep them coming - they are most welcome

Hey Nino,

I can't believe race day has finally arrived. After all the preparation and training it's taken i imagine the race will be over in no time, although it might not feel like it now! I hope the legs are still feeling strong, and Twigg is hurling some useful abuse!

Hi Gino, thanks for the updates.

All the best guys
Heidi

Morning Guys,

Hope all has gone well during the night. How is Nino doing this morning. Hope the legs are holding up.
Thanks Gino for the updates.

Will be watching out all of today for the updates and please tell Nino he is great and that I am with him all the way,except that he is doing all the work.

Hope to hear from you soon with a update.

Thanks again to all.
Thanks Gino for the updates
Luv
Mom
xxx

MORNING Guys, hope you had a good night, how you going Big Man hope your legs are still going well well hope your weather is good and your managing the cold I have tea for you but cant get to you (pity)Can I have an update soon. Gino will keep u update on the Ryder Cup as I will be at computer all day!!!!! Go Nino Go the first leg is almost over love you and keep going xxxx

Morning Gino, the Ryder Cup update is USA 5.5 Eur 2.5 after foursomes and fourball day one. The last message was from me and not Cliff he has gone to play his last league game for the season we have a most beautiful day and wish your day the same.
Thanks to the all the support group well done especially thro' the grave yard stint great stuff (part one almost over)
Avie
xx
ps NICKY: Birtday cake that needed to be iced ask Nino to tell you xx

Well good morning guys and dolls and a special hello to beautiful Kent morning. Overnight was freezing but today looks like another bobby dazzler. Of course I appreciate you haven't tuned into here for a weather forecast. Progess overnight has been steady and Nino appears to be in good nick still( considering there are 2 back to back marathons under his ever deminishing belt). So a liitle over 60ish miles covered as far and just the one marathon to go. We are roughly on race pace predictions so hopefully we'll see you Tom in Dover about 11ish this morning.

Dawn's rosy fingers are on the horizon now, so that's a welcome boost.

Good morning little Max hope you slept better than daddy...

Hi To All the Girls & Guys
Thanks for the update seems all is as it should be. Pleased to hear Nino is doing well. As for you Gino you are doing a sterling job. A special thanks to all those girls and guys who helped Nino through the grave yard stint you are real stars too.
I am pleased to hear the weather seems to be playing its part, lets hope the Channel does the same. Hope the weather stays good for the next few days.
Thanks again Gino for the fab updates as I am glued here to my PC to receive the next update.
"GO NINO GO" Almost done with first leg.
Love you all

Bev

Morning Bugs
Was thinking of you while I was counting sheep however they weren't jumping fences. The one sheep was doing backstroke in the channel and another three were, well never mind. Hope you are fit and well this morning, stay strong and keep going.

Love the Capevans, Shaun, Sue-Ann and Joshua

You are so strong! Wishing you a fabulous day. Thank you for the updates & good luck for the next leg!

Hello from Knysna. Avril has been keeping me abreast with your great journey. Well done so far - you are amazing. I will be following you the whole way and wish you every success. Sue

Hi Nino,

I am so happy the Forest Gump's god was with you during the first leg.
You are doing a fantastic job, keep on runnning and good luck for the rest of the challenge.
See you.

Yannick

Good morning guys, Hey Nino,

I'm glad to hear you got through the 1st night OK. I hope some of you were able to get some rest.

How's he doing? is the end of the run in sight?

I hope the timing of the swim works out and you don't have to wait around too long. I hope it's sunny where you are too and you are warming up a bit.

keep it going Nino!
Heidi

Hi Nino.. hope all is going well, do you have "eye of the tiger" twiggster with you?

Right!!! bacon sandwiches all round and spirits are positively soaring. Mind you we had to wait for the logical team to find us eventually. The Twiggster/Triggster hasn't had any sleep last night- lucky fella.
We're about 10m outside of Dover and I'm sure I can almost smell the sea.

hey Nino,

me, Pavitt, Tom and Larry thinking of joining you for a sprint finish in Dover, how about it? Good going big guy.

Stay well.

That is fantastic. How is Nino holding up. Is he in high spirits and ready for the next leg. Approximate what time do you estimate the swim will take place.

Please tell him I am very very proud of him.

Thanks for the updates Gino. Hear from you again when you get to Dover

Love

The more the merrier - just make sure you wear Artemis branded kit

wishing you all the best,keep going to the end.

Hey Gino how much longer to Dover need to go down town BUT dont want to miss you guys arriving in dover any chance of an update ??? xx

good luck from Devon

Great to hear all going well. Good luck with the swim. Will keep an eye on the updates. Give it horns. Simon

Hi all we are 30-45 minutes from finish of run. Nino is in good form, Gino on the other hand has a few napkin issues!

Good Luck NINO!!!!

What an amazing thing to be doing!!! Best of luck for the rest of the challenge!!

Jackie & Olly

How fantastically well you are doing. It sounds like fun out there, no really it does! Makes me feel like signing up to do it myself....oh, I just remembered, I already have!!!!

Keep smiling and keep believing in yourself. It looks like a lovely day for a swim...

Fay x

right - tick - job no.1 done - couple more to go. total run time of 19.52 - smiles all round . now off to the hotel and I doubt if they've ever had more rank and foul guests. I hope not anyway.

Well done for a fantastic run time! Love & best wishes from the girls of the Step class, LA Fitness, East Grinstead. We're with you every step / stroke of the way! Good luck.

Superb run Nino, well done.

How's the channel looking?

You thawed out yet?

Hi Nino,

Well done!!!!!! That was fantastic. Take a well deserved rest before your swim and I will be with you all the way. When do you start the swim?
Gino can you please give us an update to when it is expected to happen. What does the Channel look like?
I know you are all very tired so rest well before your leg stint.
Hope your weather is good.
Thanks to all for your part in getting Nino thro this first leg

Luv

Bev

Awesome run time Nino!! Hope you rest well for the swim. Just think of that time we were head to head with me swimming at Crystal Palace... and you beat me then, too! Happy napping and hi to Twigg, Karly and all the support crew, too xx

That's amazing! Well done. Happy sleeps to you all. We're all thinking of you too, Bev - what a proud mum you must be. Sam, Sal and Veronica x

Hi Nino - and Gino: remember me!
Top bombing so far from Nino and team. Fingers crossed for the big 'C'! Good luck from all of us at www.tri247.com

John
(Editor)

Fantastic Job so far Baggers
Wishing you well for the next leg.
Shaun and Sue

Hello uncle Nino
Well done on your amazing effort so far.
My dad tells me your journey is a really far way but I am too small to understand distance. Oh yes, my dad also said he will sign me up for A2A in 2040, whenever that may be.

Also tell Max to come visit me for a braai when he is in the Cape.
Joshua

Fantastic run Nino. Hope Karly is working her magic on your legs. Am having a chilled weekend at home and am now obsessed by the refresh button on my computer to see how you are getting on! Rest well. Joolz

well done Nino, one down and two to go,keep going to the end !

NINO: YOU ARE A SUPER STAR well done what a fantastic effort one down 2 to go PLEASE let me know when Nino will be starting the swim????
Sleep well and keep focused. Thanks Gino you are also my superstar keep the news coming your are doing a great job. Will let you know about Ryder later in afternoon. sleep tight
love
Avie
xx

Baggers
There is never any doubt that you would "breeze" through the first leg and the rest of the event. Mate I am in ore of you. You are a Leggend.
cheers
Jono

Hey Nino. You are going so well! Awesome performance. And you've certainly lucked out on the weather so hope the waves are nice and calm in the Channel and the seagulls leave you alone! Rest well. Vicki

Go Nino!! We are all following your progress and wishing you well.You are a total hero in Tom and Annas eyes!!!!
Good luck with the swim and the cycle

XXXXXX

Well done on the run dude!!! Get some rest and good luck for the water! PMA..

Jules

Hello from Flims, Switzerland. Sorry we haven't blogged today but we overslept this morning and woke at 8.45 (mind you a certain someone was awake from 2-3.30)

Wow...fantastic guys. Nino, what a run! You broke my record. Hope you are sleeping soundly right now, you all deserve it. Good luck for the swim.

Just to let you know the cows have safely arrived from the mountain. It was a beautiful autumn day here and hope it is for you.

We'll tune in later. Keep up the good work. Lots of love. By the way Gino have you lost my mobile number?

Hi Guys
Well done Nino for the run xx & support team for keeping up! Twigg told me that the optimum swim time was around 3 in the morning...bloody hell mate thats mad...how exciting!! Some words of warning...Twigg is really baaaaad first thing on a morning, especially if he is tired. We go running at 7am and its like Gordon Ramsey expecting Michelin Star cooking from a 4 year old!!! Grumpy is not a suitable word to describe it!! My words of wisdom to manage the Twiggster...don't moan - you'll get grumpy Twigg (well harsh!) and always swim ahead of him (he might be sea sick - not nice and that would be extra weight to carry on your back!!)
You're a complete star. I think the run has got to be the most challenging and you've done that - the rest is still hard but exciting - when was the last time you swam the channel or cycled to Paris?! Embrace every moment - this is time of life experience stuff!
Keep it up mate and be assured that your support team is there because they are experts and are there to look after you. xx

Nino has been fed and watered and is sleeping now. The ever busy behind the scenes support crew are organising the kit and sorting out the vechiles for the next leg. The weather here today has been good however the start time of the swim is unconfirmed. I am anticipating a start time of about 3am tomorrow morning. I will keep you updated.

PS - In all the excitement of the start yesterday , I wanted to let all you Masterchef fans out here know I saw Michel Roux Jr at Marble Arch. He obviously wasn't here especially for the start but it was nice to see him there anyway - he seems a jolly nice chap....does anybody know won Masterchef Professional?

Yes... hence my comparison of Twigg & Gordon Ramsey! Ahh it was that really sweet lad Derek xx

Thanks for update. When Nino wakes up please find a young lady to give him a HUGE hug from me.NOt sure if you have managed to get to see any Ryder Cup the results from the morning round today is USA 7 Eur 5 they have just started the afternoon round.
Hugs and kisses
Proud as punch
Avie
xx

Fantastic run Nino, you are an absolute legend. Hope karly is going to repair your tired leg. Good luck for the swim.
Yannick

AS THE OFFICIAL OBSERVER FOR ENDUROMAN ARCH TO ARC I HAVE BEEN DELIGHTED AND REALLY IMPRESSED WITH ALL I HAVE SEEN. A STRONG RUN PACE MAINTAINED BY NINO THROUGHOUT THE OF THE RUN. THE SUPPORT TEAM HAVE BEEN A DELIGHT TO WORK WITH FULL OF FUN AND ALWAYS READY TO DO WHAT WAS NEEDED TO KEEP NINO RUNNING FED AND WATERED. A GOOD 20HOURS I LOOK FORWARD TO THE SWIM. ED

Well done on the run, Nino - an amazing achievement in itself! Hope you are well rested before the swim. We are following your progress every step of the way.
Good luck from everyone at Tusk!! Charlie

Hi guys thats me for today Im finally leaving this computer and going to watch some Ryder will check on you early in morning for update and will be thinking of all of you. Have a good sleep good luck with prep holding thumbs for the sea will send message just before i go to golf (7am)
thanks for great job one and all
love
Avie

Hi Guys,
Hope Nino has had a good sleep. That when he wakes up he is ready for the swim. Hope the water plays its part. Please give update as to what time the swim will take place before I go to bed otherwise I will not sleep at all.

Nino hope you fly through the swim like the run.The run was awesome and I am so Proud of you. You are a superstar.

Gino thanks to you too for all the updates. It has been great getting the updates.
Then I must say thanks again to all the support crew you have been fantastic. Thanks to the crew that will be with Nino during the swim.

Please give update soon.
Sleep well and I will speak to you all in the morning

Luv

Another day gone and all we can think about is your swim across the Channel. We'll be thinking about you all, hoping for good weather and a smooth crossing. You'll be waking up soon and we're off to bed, so night night and safe crossing. xxxxxxxx

Amazing run Nino. Best of luck with the Channel crossing. Hope the weather holds out until you get to Paris.

DEVASTATING NEWS: the weather has rapidly deteriorated over the last 12 hours and swim is impossible tonight. The forecast is equally depressing with a break in the weather anticipated only towards the back-end of the week. In an effort to show the quality of Nino's ability it has been decided to get on the first available ferry to Calais and complete the cycle leg. Hopefully the weather improves during the cycle leg to allow for the channel swim on his return.

This has been a huge blow to Nino and the team as his run was very strong and hopes that he would set a new world record. As we all have learnt this Enduroman event is a massive test both of physical and mental strength. Somethings are just out of your control.

Updates will follow.

Morning Nino and the rest of the team,

This is devastating news. Tell Nino I feel for him and that I hope the weather improves so he can complete his swim on his return.
How is Nino's spirits this morning. So at what time will he start his cycle leg.
Thanks Gino for the update and please let the updates come as I am not moving from the PC today.
Tell Nino to have a safe ride and I am with him all the way.
Love
Mom

Not good news this morning BUT you have been amazing I feel for you Have a great ride and will catch up later from Mom.
LOve you both
Avie
xx

Just some additional details on the mornings' events. Nino awoke in good spirits and feeling physically OK. We got to the harbour in a very focussed frame of mind. We had just finished packing the boot when the captain broke the news that two another attempts had to be abandoned and our attempt was off too- the 2 other teams were relay teams.

After some discussion it was decided that the most positive step would be to continue with the cycle as the weather forecast is not good for the next few days.

We are increasingly positive and looking forward to getting started with the cycle although there is a real sense of dissapointment at not cracking the record...

It is very disappointing that the record could not be broken. Nino has trained so hard and was so focused. So what will happen now? Are you going to do the cycle leg and when do you expect it to start.

Nino this message is for you. I really feel for you I dont know how you are feeling but I am devasted but be positive and have a fantastic ride.

Gino thanks for the update and please keep us posted
To the rest of the support crew thanks again for all you have done for Nino

Love

One of those things unfortunately. Keep the spirits high you all.
Shaun and Sue

Hi Guys,

When can we expect another update?? Hope all is well and you are on your way to the cycling leg

Love

We are still all behind you Nino & team! the weather is out of your control and as much as a disappointment it can be, you are still doing more than all of us could do, combined - Nino, you are a motivation for us all!

hopp hopp Nino!
elisabeth

I spoke to Gino around 90 minutes ago and Nino was about to start the bike leg, expecting to make Paris around midnight local time. I'm sure the support team will post an update shortly.

To Back up if needed.

Thanks for that info. Appreciate it. I am sure we will get a update very soon

Thanks again

Bev

Hi Guys,

keep the spirit high and have a good ride to Paris.

Yannick

Hi Guys,

Hope the ride is going well. Please tell Nino I am thinking of him and he must have a safe ride.
Keep up the spirits
Any chance of an update please!!!!

Bev & Avie

Hi Guys,

Are we not going to get anymore updates? Please let us know what is happening.

Love

Hi,

Nino, you must be on your bike for quite a while now. I know the bike is your "happy place" and that you will be mentally rejuvenated when you get to the
Arc. Now it's just all fingers crossed for the weather! This is far from over. "DIG IN" as those in the know have said!

Really great to see Aunty Bev, Shaun and Sue - Ann's names! Hope you are all doing well. Long time no see.

Gino and crew, thank you AGAIN!We can tell Nino is WELL taken care of.

Hi to you all. Whilst we were out of town this morning, we were kept up to date with progress by Pat. So sorry to hear the swim has been postponed. I won't dwell on it as you are well into the bike phase and I'm sure you are concentrating on that. Good luck, Nino! Gino: we're home now. Max is rifling through my wallet as we speak...

Sorry to hear about the decision to miss the swim. The weather has been pretty awful for the whole of the summer in Dover. For those that are not aware of the race rules, Nino's Enduroman challenge will end at Paris. If he decides to attempt a swim at the end of the week this will seen as a separate solo attempt at a channel crossing.

I wish Nino all the luck for the rest of the bike stage.

Steve Haywood
Director
Enduroman

We are just over half way on the bike leg with 7H20min on the timer. He is cycling well into fearsome headwind - presumably the wind that cut up the channel today. He is focused on the task at hand although clearly disappointed. i predict something around 12ish pm tonight- but it's a decent wind blowing and we're only just over half way. But he is determined to have a good cycle leg. Will update closer to Paris or if anything changes.


















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Hi Guys,

Thanks for that update. Hope he does a good time sorry about the head winds. Tell Nino I am very proud of him and that he must have a safe ride.

Hope to hear from you again later this evening.

Thanks Gino and thanks again to all involved with this challenge
Keep well

Love

Hi Guys,
Well Im back, Nino had a chat with Anita yesterday and called back the past and realized how far you,ve come from the Argus days in CapeTown (105km) to be exact you were 8yrs 11mnths old(completed the race)and had just bought her bike for we think about R200.00 you were so excited. You have grown and achieved big time you know if you had control of the weather you would have broken that record.Have an awesome ride and smile you should be proud well done and all the best for the bike ride.
Look forward to some updates soon
Lots of love and kisses
Avie
xx
Gino and support team well done and thanks for looking after a VERY SPECIAL INDIVIDUAL I am sure you are all disappointed but keep his spirits high you all deserve a gold medal.

Best wishes and thanks from a PROUD AS PUNCH aunt
please keep us update we are still glued to computer
ta

thks

Gino, Not sure if you are still looking for updates on Ryder Cup but here it is anyway USA 9 - 7 up. Singles have just started.
Luv u
Avie
xx

Nino , an outstanding achievement. We hope the remainder of cycle goes well. It takes a very special and dedicated individual to undertake what you have. Undertaking these enormous challenges doesn’t come without their misfortunes which great achievers have to accept. It is slightly scary to think what you will set out to achieve next! Rather proud!

Character gets you out of bed; commitment moves you to action. Faith, hope, and discipline enable you to follow through to completion.

Proud of you mate...
Love the Vans

Hi Guys,

How is Nino doing? Is the wind still so hectic. Please tell him that he is Very Special and we are all with him. Keep the goal in site you are almost there.
Please give us an update soon. I will be here till you let me know he has cross the FINISH LINE. So please keep us posted.

Thanks again and lots of love

Approx 12 hours in andabout 50kms out of Paris. Possibly the toughest ,hardest , furthest 50 kms you could imagine. This event is truly brutal. Nino is cycling in the pitch dark roads with reasonably heavy traffic.
Although he has lights on the bike I still find it rather terrifying as the cars are whizzing past and he by himself.He is showing signs of severe fatigue - unsurprisingly. I don't think he has fed well enough today Carrie - sorry. We are however addressing that as I type.

The bright lights of Paris can not come soon enough....

Hey you - keep going. You've done the most amazing run and cycle. Really excitingly you were on Radio 4 news too this lunchtime - a friend rang to tell me. I've rung Nicky to tell her so she's going to see if she can hunt down the news item. Think you're amazing for sticking with your dream. Love, Sam, Sal and Veronica xx

We wish you all a safe and speedy arrival in Paris. It sounds like it has been an extremely tough journey.

I'm not sure if you know but the BBC has been following the story (apparently on Radio 4 news this lunctime according to a friend of my sister) and this article: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/7627806.stm

Thanks for that update. Please look after him with such a short way to the finish. Tell him that I think that his totally AMAZING.

LET US KNOW WHEN HE ARRIVES. I AM WAITING FOR THAT UPDATE

GINO AND THE REST OF THE CREW YOU ARE SHINING STARS

LOVE & BEST WISHES
MOM

Hi guys, look after that precious cargo hug Nino for me we are very proud.
Ryder Cup update USA won 14.5 to 9.5 with 4 games still being played Eur r up 3 of the 4 .
Thanks for all your hardwork and dedication to one and all. Have a good sleep, safe trip home
xxx
avie
xx

Hi Gino,

How is Nino doing. How many miles left to Paris. What time do you think he will arrive in Paris.

Please give us an update and tell near he must "Vas Byte" he is almost home

Love

any chance of update while we watch the last of ryder cup??

Hey Nino,

you've obviously made a lot of people very proud of you, not just because of the ability you have as an athlete but because you've been able to overcome such a blow and still keep going.

Enjoy the arrival in Paris, you've earned it.
Heidi

Final: USA 16.5 EUR 11.5

Any chance of an update please

Hi Gino,

What is happening. How is Nino when will he arrive in Paris
Please update

Love

C'mon Nino..get it done

Morning Gino,

Did Nino make it to Paris as there is no blog. Please contact me and let me know what is going on.

Nino arrived in Paris at around 11.35pm last night.

Official times:
Run: 19hrs 52mins 04sec
Swim: Not attempted
Bike: 14hrs 55mins

Well done Nino.

Steve

Well done! 25 min under Gino's prediction and as I understand the wind against you. Very very proud of you.

Well done Nino,
That is fantastic. I am so very proud of you. You are a real super star. Your are a son a mother can be very proud of. You are very special. Hope you are feeling okay today. I will try and skype or phone you tonight

Gino thank you also for everything you have done. Your a very special too and I am so proud of you too.

Then a very very special thanks you to all the support crew for all your hard work and dedication to helping Nino through this extreme challenge. You all deserve gold medals.

Thank you again from a Very Proud Mother of two fantastic sons

Love

Mom

Hi Nino,

Big well done...It is a FANTASTIC achievement, you are an absolute legend...
You proved how mentally and physically strong athlete you are. You can really be 120% proud of yourself.
See you.

Yannick.

Well done Nino,
SH*T happens so don't be too disappointed as everyone knows the capricious mood of the channel remains an impediment to any channel attempt.
I know what effort you put into A2A especially the swimming having been your housemate until the runnup to the event. Having been there and experienced some of the other unbelievable activies you partook in, all that I can say is I am your biggest fan. I know your mom and aunt will challenge me on this statement.

Well done to your support crew as well for their committed efforts.

Can't wait to hear about your next challenge...

Chat soon,
Shaun, Sue and Josh

Well done Nino and the crew.Tough luck on the channel swim.But one hell of an achievment nevertheless.You are truly an exceptional athlete.Congrats to all.

from Ashley

Great effort Bags.

How about putting an event in your calender next year that will bring over to this side of the world.

Catch up soon

Mark.

Hey Nino - hope you're still going strong. I've been trying to follow your progress while travelling in China and you must be nearly there by now. Go harder you nutter!!
Kate x

Hey Nino....just logged on and can't believe it's all over! Sounds like you ran and cycled fantastically. I just also wanted to send my congratulations. Although I didn't get on here in time I was thinking about you all the way. I can't imagine how gruelling it must have been.....a far cry from the treadmill in Canary Wharf ;-) Anyway, hope the recovery goes well and you're not tooo skinny now. Take care, love Sal xx

Good Afternoon All,

firstly I'd like to thank everyone for there support both during the event and over the past 18 months without you this wouldn't have been nearly as much fun.

I'd also like to thank my support crew who unselfishly gave up their own time to accompany me throughout the journey to Paris.
They were the best support crew I could have had!!
Gino, Twigg, Karly, Carrie, Neva, Andy, Ed and Tom thank you again.

Not wanting to look at the sad point that the channel did not provide the sea conditions we were hoping for.

The run of 19hrs52mins was very satisfying and to still be running strong when we entered Dover was a great feeling much like the feeling of pounding the pedals into the head wind on the way to Paris.

it was a great trip and one that will stay with me for ever.

Thank you all again for your support

cheers
Nino