July 2010 – Lifecycle Foundation

One Year On

July 30, 2010JulianUncategorized2010, Events, From The Chairman, News

One year ago to the day, Maltese cycling lost Cliff Micallef when he was killed in a hit-and-run incident whilst training for LifeCycle. Not only did he leave behind a wife, 3 boys and a grieving family but countless people who admired him as a humble, kind man known for his sincerity and honesty. This

A Fresh Perspective

July 27, 2010JulianUncategorized2010, Events, Renal Unit

The cyclists are battling with fatigue, injuries, dehydration and lack of sleep due to the extremely demanding training programme (which will soon thankfully come to an end), while the committee and support crew are feeling the strain of keeping the whole LifeCycle juggernaut moving, from resolving accommodation problems to booking ferries, finding enough drivers, sourcing

Betfair LifeCycle Poker Masters

July 22, 2010JulianUncategorized2010, Events, Fundraising

It’s time to throw your chips in the air, enjoy a sociable evening at the tables, have a chance at winning some amazing prizes all whilst generating money for a fantastic cause. Whether you know your Full House from your Flush or playing for the first time you are guaranteed to have some fun. BETFAIR

Training is more than cycling

July 20, 2010JulianUncategorized2010, Training1 Comment

Though the primary form of physical training for the LifeCycle Challenge is of course cycling – and lots of it – it is also important not to neglect other aspects of physical fitness. Some of this year’s LifeCyclists also attend regular fitness sessions at Alan Curry’s Chic Physique Easyline studio, where Technogym resistance machines allow

LifeCycle Blog Number Two

July 16, 2010JulianUncategorized2010, News, Website

Following LifeCyclist Ed Mallia’s foray into the blogging world, another LifeCyclist has taken the somewhat masochistic plunge and started a blog about his LifeCycle adventure. So make sure you check out and bookmark Andy Botha’s new blog, called United Road, Take Me Home. Well done Andy!

The Old Trafford Finish

July 15, 2010JulianUncategorized2010, Video

Three short interviews with some of this year’s LifeCyclists, who explain what it means to them that the 2010 Betfair LifeCycle Challenge finish line is at Old Trafford, home of Manchester United. [youtube]sO_8-vx0t8c[/youtube]

Presentation at Renal Unit

July 11, 2010JulianUncategorized2010, Fundraising, News1 Comment

Earlier today, part way through a gruelling 160km group ride, the entire LifeCycle team met at the Renal Unit at Mater Dei hospital, where LifeCycle chairman Alan Curry formally presented the Unit with five automated peritoneal dialysis machines. The Minister for Health, Hon. Dr Joseph Cassar, and the CEO of Mater Dei Hospital Ms Marion

BBQ in aid of LifeCycle

July 9, 2010JulianUncategorized2010, Events, Fundraising

Organised by a group of LifeCyclists who have christened themselves the “LifeCycle Weasel Pack”, there is a Barbeque on Thursday 15th July, at the Southport Villa & Gardens, Marsaxlokk. As the poster says, there will be live entertainment, great food and prizes, making it a great value night at only €25 per person. It’s open

2010 Route Recorded

July 2, 2010JulianUncategorized2010, News7 Comments

A few days ago our logistics team of Gilbert Vassallo, Andy Towler and Soner Gurelli returned from a 10 day trip that we call the LifeCycle “Previsit”. This trip, made on as tight a budget as possible, is made each year so that the logistics team can drive the actual challenge route, log every detail