440 Km in 24 Hours!
Alan’s first day set off with a dramatic start at the Grand Palace in Bangkok. Swarmed by camera crews and press Alan was shuffled from spot to spot doing interviews after interviews with the local pap. One would think there was a celebrity doing the challenge and not a sports man. Right To Play one of Alan’s chosen charities were also at the launch to wish him luck on his journey.
After a fan fare of cheers and cries the attempt began at 5:50pm 5:30 pm with a police escort who zoomed Alan and the team out of Bangkok. At 11.30pm and 201.8km later we arrived at our first destination, just in time to wish Alan Happy Birthday which is on the 1st of April.
The following day Alan raced down towards Chumphon and completed a staggering 440km within 24 hours.
With emails flooding in and twitter message updates the one comment which was the highlight of the day was from Alan’s son. When hearing Daniel’s kind words, Alan jumped for joy and turned into a Maserati (NOT a Milani !). Alan replied ‘Tell my son we can do it-i just need your support love from dad’.
Alan and his team would like to thank all his supporters, sponsors, friends and family who have helped him start this amazing journey.
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alanbate
2 Apr, 2010
440 KM in the first 24 hours http://www.worldcyclingrecord.com/2010/04/440-km-in-the-first-24-hours/
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YIM and Tee Tung CK
2 Apr, 2010
Happybirth day ALAN and your dream come true
From YIM Tee and Tung CK
veenono
2 Apr, 2010
Good luck idol me.
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alan
9 Apr, 2010
ahh…..thank you, I am proud to do this, alan
Limbo-John
2 Apr, 2010
Susus, susu, susu, Alan!
alan
9 Apr, 2010
thank you for the support…..lets go! alan
MENTOR
2 Apr, 2010
Only 440 km .I think hes frewheeling downhill!
Amazing stuff at this pace its around the world in 80 days
iiiiiEK
2 Apr, 2010
Jia you Jia you Jia you, Alan, Buddha Bless you.
alan
9 Apr, 2010
many thanks!! alan
ole ole
2 Apr, 2010
all thai people will support you any time
go go alan !!!
cyclingslopes
2 Apr, 2010
http://www.worldcyclingrecord.com/2010/04/440-km-in-the-first-24-hours/
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admin
2 Apr, 2010
Alan says thanks to you all for your Support and kind words…
Kidsgrove Wheelers
3 Apr, 2010
WOW ! What an amazing start … Keep this up and remember the support and good wishes of Kidsgrove Wheelers cycling club are with you in spirit !
alan
8 Apr, 2010
BIG THANKS!!
Kidsgrove Wheelers
3 Apr, 2010
We have several 12 hour and 24hr. time trialists in our club so we appreciate something of what your task ( and suffering !) is all about…. All the very best and tailwinds too !
alan
8 Apr, 2010
Hi Kidsgrove wheelers,
I started out as a time triallist with the VC HALTON and the great John Geddes. Two nightmare days in Malaysia, with searing heat and mountains. I know what the 24 entails, rode it once. Thanks for your kind encouragement!
alan
Frank
7 Apr, 2010
I was on side of road about 60ks from Surat Thani and spied you as i am cycling i sang out hello but you had head down and moving along,so good luck to you.
you are a legend keep smiling.
alan
8 Apr, 2010
many thanks frank, this is the last one! alan
troy
15 Apr, 2010
Alan Su Su !!
woody
17 Apr, 2010
Just watched Joa Jai…Really impressed of what you did for Thais people…Many thanks..like you spirits very much Su Su na krub.. ALAN….Good luck…..
degtato
18 Apr, 2010
Alan Su su.I am very proud of you. I think all thai people will love you as you love Thailand.
Amy
19 Apr, 2010
Happybirth day ALAN and your dream come true
From YIM Tee and Tung CK
Gail
26 Apr, 2010
Keep up the great riding Alan and all the best for the next stage. Gail and Chris
sutera
27 Apr, 2010
Thank you and I very love you ka!
vee
27 Apr, 2010
I wish you have good trip. I have many appreciation to your very high respectful to King of Thailand ,our father.I am confident that you will do good sucessful in your life. Good luck.