• Fundraiser: 1

    Robert Richardson

  • £3550.00 raised so far
  • Target £10,000.00
  • 35% of their £10,000.00 target
  • 79 Donations
  • 17 Days to go

Help me reach my fundraising goal

Sponsor Robert


My Story

Hi,

Thanks for making your way to my fundraising page for the Whisky Ventures Ride. Starting Thursday 12th May, I have challenged myself to cycle from the most southerly distillery in Scotland (Bladnoch, Dumfries & Galloway), to the most northerly (Saxa Vord, Unst, Shetland), via every operating single-malt distillery in the country. The journey will be approximately 2000 miles (3200km) and take 6-7 weeks to complete, hopefully finishing on the isle of Unst at the end of June. The fundraising campaign will remain open however until September for anyone to donate once the challenge is complete.

The challenge aims to raise funds in aid of the Scottish regions of Cash for Kids and Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance. On completion of the event, Forth 1 Cash for Kids, who have kindly offered to manage the fundraising aspect of the challenge will distribute the raised funds across the charities.

Along with simply travelling the distances involved, it is hoped each distillery visited will donate at least one bottle of whisky to a central event collection. This will then be auctioned after the event, further raising funds for the charities. Keep an eye on the website and social media for more information about this auction after the ride is complete.

The entire ride will use GPS tracking, so you can follow my journey live each day. It is hoped that other riders may get involved along the way, so if you fancy riding your local section of my route, don't hesitate to get in touch and tag along. Find out more at www.whiskyventures.co.uk

A public group ride is also planned for the Isle of Islay on Fri 27th May, the opening day of the Feis Ile. The ride will start at Ardbeg, at approx. 9.00-9.30am and will traverse Islay to Kilchoman via Lagavulin, Laphroaig, Bowmore and Bruichladdich distilleries. All are welcome to come along.

See you out there!

Updates and Donations

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Donation

2 Aug 2022 / 9:36am

£10 + £2.50 gift aid

Donation from Orsi at work :)

Dr Gemma Richardson
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Donation

20 Jul 2022 / 9:58pm

£100 + £25 gift aid

I enjoyed following your epic journey. It was inspirational!

Mr Sean Barry
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Donation

3 Jul 2022 / 10:08am

£20 + £5 gift aid

Fantastic achievement! Well done! Xx

Miss Sarah Richardson
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3 Jul 2022 / 8:55am

£30 + £7.50 gift aid

Fantastic achievement. Your a super star. well done.

Mr Thomas Houliston
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Donation

30 Jun 2022 / 3:39pm

£25

Well done Robert what an amazing achievement

Mrs Sheila Robinson
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30 Jun 2022 / 8:26am

£20 + £5 gift aid

Congratulations Rob on this incredible journey!

Mrs Ruth Dawson
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29 Jun 2022 / 7:17pm

£40

Well done Rob you rock!🤘🏼🥃🔥
Amazing achievement, next time we can raise a glass together in person.
Inka & Jen

Whisky Sisters Podcast
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Donation

29 Jun 2022 / 5:14pm

£50

Well done. Have enjoyed following your adventures.

Ms Martha Love
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29 Jun 2022 / 7:38am

£50 + £12.50 gift aid

Well done Rob. It has been great fun watching your adventure unfold on social media. All the best.

Mr Hugh Wallace
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Donation

28 Jun 2022 / 10:05am

£20 + £5 gift aid

Fantastic Rob, loved watching your journey 😀

Mr Mike Brooks
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22 Jun 2022 / 11:05pm

£10 + £2.50 gift aid

Keep on truckin' champ. Doing a great job!

Mr Rob Light
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21 Jun 2022 / 8:22pm

£20 + £5 gift aid

Great cause and it's been great following your adventure!

Mr Gavin Scott
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Donation

21 Jun 2022 / 6:52pm

£25

Keep going Rob, your onto the finish now. Fantastic work.

Mr Christine Booth
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21 Jun 2022 / 2:00pm

£20

What a brilliant adventure, & for such a good, & worthy cause.. If you ever decide to do one around Ireland 🇮🇪 I’d love to join you 👍🏻

Mr Tristan Falconer
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Donation

20 Jun 2022 / 8:05pm

£25 + £6.25 gift aid

Good luck and cheers for the dram 👌

Mr Douglas Shields
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20 Jun 2022 / 2:43pm

£25 + £6.25 gift aid

Excellent hard work and good luck completing the challenge. Keep going as many people are watching your progress.

Mrs Abigail Lord
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Donation

19 Jun 2022 / 9:21am

£100 + £25 gift aid

Doing great Rob.. All the best and take care..
Bruce and Lynne..

Mr Bruce Trayner
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Donation

17 Jun 2022 / 12:32pm

£50 + £12.50 gift aid

So impressed by the miles you've been putting in, keep it up!

Dr Megan Hammond
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Donation

13 Jun 2022 / 11:12pm

£20 + £5 gift aid

Well done on the journey so far Rob. What an adventure and for such great causes. Keep going 💪🏼👊🏼🚴 💨🔥

Mr David Eccles
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13 Jun 2022 / 8:24pm

£10 + £2.50 gift aid

Good luck and we’ll done. Make sure to enjoy a dram when finished 🥃

Mr Chris Grieve
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8 Jun 2022 / 11:02am

£50 + £12.50 gift aid

Rob - well done so far on the trip. Best of luck getting to the finish line in Saxa Vord!

Anonymous
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Donation

7 Jun 2022 / 12:50pm

£20 + £5 gift aid

May the wind be with you! Susan, colleague of Gemma's

Dr Susan Macmillan
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4 Jun 2022 / 8:51pm

£20 + £5 gift aid

Good luck Robert. Hope the June weather is a bit kinder.

Mr Allen Elvin
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Donation

3 Jun 2022 / 2:11am

£50

Saw you on Always Another Adventure YouTube channel. All the best Robert!

Mr Paul S
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2 Jun 2022 / 8:39pm

£30 + £7.50 gift aid

Hi Robert brilliant effort, and what a way to see Scotland. I hope The knee pain gets better, and you get good weather for the rest of your trip. Cheers Stephen

Mr Stephen Hendren
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2 Jun 2022 / 7:20pm

£30 + £7.50 gift aid

Good luck Rob, slightly mad but the views look amazing. Such a great way to see all of Scotland.

Anonymous
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1 Jun 2022 / 5:13pm

£20 + £5 gift aid

Very well done. Delighted that SMWS featured your epic challenge. Cheers Toby

Mr Edmund de Burgh
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Donation

30 May 2022 / 1:03pm

£10

Well done Robert!! Looks like you're doing Amazing! Hopefully you're finding some good massage therapists on route and fingers crossed i will see you back in for a well deserved massage once you are finished and some great stories about your travels! Good luck!!

Miss Katherine Halewood
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29 May 2022 / 7:33pm

£30 + £7.50 gift aid

Hi Robert, had a few messages with you tonight. Stay strong, awesome challenge.

Mr Ian Major
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27 May 2022 / 11:45am

£20 + £5 gift aid

Good luck Rob. Loving reading all your update. Love Angela, Matthew and Louise

Mrs Angela Campbell
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24 May 2022 / 12:36pm

£20 + £5 gift aid

Hope the ride is going well. Didn't realise it was just an excuse to drink whisky! Good luck.

Dr Sarah Payne
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23 May 2022 / 11:11am

£10 + £2.50 gift aid

This is a donation from Sophie's uncle, Chris, a fellow cyclist.

Mr James Utley
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22 May 2022 / 1:09pm

£30 + £7.50 gift aid

Hope those knees hold up!! Good luck with the ride and sponsorships.

Mr David Hope
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Donation

18 May 2022 / 9:33am

£5

Sounds like an amazing challenge. Good luck, and stay sober!

Mr Brian Watt
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16 May 2022 / 9:25pm

£10

Good luck, Rob. Best wishes Richard & Carolyn Utley

Mr Richard Utley
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Donation

14 May 2022 / 7:28pm

£10 + £2.50 gift aid

Good luck Robert... Keep peddling. Xx

Miss Sandra Parrington
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13 May 2022 / 4:48pm

£10 + £2.50 gift aid

Well done Robert, from Auntie Linda. X

Anonymous
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13 May 2022 / 1:22pm

£20 + £5 gift aid

Enjoy the ride Rob, I look forward to tracking your progress over the weeks.

Mr Fraser Agnew
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12 May 2022 / 8:32pm

£30 + £7.50 gift aid

Good luck Robert we will have lots of updates from your mum I’m sure. Make sure you enjoy the whisky on the way you’re earning it!

Mrs Bev Bissett
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Donation

11 May 2022 / 11:28pm

£50 + £12.50 gift aid

Good luck Rob!
From Freddie

Mr Freddie Kershaw
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11 May 2022 / 9:43pm

£20 + £5 gift aid

Good luck Robert - hope the weather is kind! What a great challenge - go for it!! Xx

Mrs Sue Marshall
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Donation

11 May 2022 / 8:18am

£25 + £6.25 gift aid

Good Luck Robert on your great Challenge, hoping the weather is kind to you, enjoy yourself, we know you will smash it,
Love Jonathan and Helen Caton

Anonymous
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Donation

10 May 2022 / 9:21pm

£50

Good Luck Rob, sorry i cant make the ride on sunday but as you know its a busy time but hopefully hook up later in the ride. Go well Dude

whitespider ltd
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Donation

10 May 2022 / 7:03pm

£20 + £5 gift aid

Wishing you all the best for your ride! Have an absolute blast with James, when he joins you next week!

Miss Sophie Plumb
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9 May 2022 / 5:34pm

£25 + £6.25 gift aid

Best wishes with your challenge

Mrs Chris Thwaite
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9 May 2022 / 9:54am

£50 + £12.50 gift aid

Good luck Robert, not too many tipples on route now!!

Mrs Alison Clarke
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Donation

28 Apr 2022 / 9:03pm

£20 + £5 gift aid

Wishing you good luck and good weather Robert.

Mrs Angela Perfect
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27 Apr 2022 / 2:05pm

£20 + £5 gift aid

Good luck Rob. I'll have a wee dram for you when you finish.

Lizzie

Mrs Elizabeth Briggs
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Update

13 Apr 2022 / 8:51pm

Thank you to those who have donated already. It is much appreciated. And to whoever gave the anonymous £100, a special thank you. Less than a month now until the start....argh!!!

Robert Richardson
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Donation

8 Apr 2022 / 12:22pm

£40 + £10 gift aid

Brilliant idea Rob. Wishing you the best of luck. Hope you also can enjoy a few drams on route!! Ellen and Alan

Mx Ellen and Alan Clarke and Thomson
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Donation

5 Apr 2022 / 8:46am

£20 + £5 gift aid

What a venture indeed! Make sure you enjoy a few drams along the way too. It would be rude not to!

Ms Anna Goodwin
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Donation

4 Apr 2022 / 8:00am

£20

Well done organising this. What a legend. See you on the first day!

Mr David Edwards
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