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Between the 14th to the 26th June 2010 David Dickson and seven friends will be cycling the 1,012 miles from Land’s End to John O’Groats to raise money for York Against Cancer.

David will be sending in reports with pictures as they progress the gruelling challenge they have set themselves.

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Day 1: June 14 - Lands End to Hayl

Day 1: June 14 - Lands End to Hayl

10:13am Wednesday 16th June 2010

We left York at 5.45am on our excursion into the wide unknown. The journey down to Lands End involved lots of sleep and friendly banter to remove the nerves.

David Dickson to ride length of country for York Against Cancer

David Dickson speaks after receiving his Lifetime Achievement Award

8:11am Friday 11th June 2010

DAVID Dickson, the chairman of accountancy firm Garbutt & Elliott, is cycling from Land’s End to John O’Groats in aid of York Against Cancer.

David’s new varsity role

David Dickson

2:30pm Monday 1st October 2007

DAVID Dickson has been appointed the treasurer of the University of York.

Survivor puts wheels in motion to raise vital cash

David Dickson in training for the Wetherby Cycle Ride

10:25am Monday 4th June 2007

A CANCER survivor will be getting on his bike to help raise money for other men going through the same ordeal.

‘Smiley’ David joins business elite

David Dickson speaks after receiving his Lifetime Achievement Award

12:48pm Wednesday 16th May 2007

HIS friends call him Smiley and last night you could see why.

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