In a bid to raise vital funds for the Steve Prescott Foundation charity and the other charities it supports, a team of eight cyclists have conquered a gruelling 3000-mile endurance race across some of the toughest terrain Europe has to offer. Taking part in the Race Across Europe (RAC), the
One of Lancaster London’s biggest contractors, County Contractors, is set to raise £40,000 for charity with a Coast-2-Coast bike ride that will mark the company’s 40th anniversary. Lancaster London will host the seven participants for their first overnight stay on Friday, September 23 in support of the charitable event. The
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In a bid to raise vital funds for the Steve Prescott Foundation charity and the other charities it supports, a team of eight cyclists have conquered a gruelling 3000-mile endurance race across some of the toughest terrain Europe has to offer. Taking part in the Race Across Europe (RAC), the team consisting of Neil Prescott, Steve Hall, Darren Harrison, Ewan Dowes, Kevin Humphries, Phil Ellison, Gareth Ellis and Steve Hampson, all part of Boulting Ltd, managed to cover 3000 miles in just six days and raised more than £30,000 for charity. Split into two teams of four, riders were rotated meaning the team could cycle 24 hours a day to complete the challenge. “Neil and the team should be incredibly proud of what they have accomplished,” said Josh Groarke, deputy group managing director at Boulting Ltd. “It is through their determination and that of similar groups, that vital funds are raised to support research for curing this diabolical disease.” The riders part of the once in a lifetime event reached heights of 3000m above sea level and battled all manner of weather conditions, including wind, rain and hail, as well as temperatures of up to 40°C. The track started in Boulogne sur Mer, then up north through the French Ardennes and crossed the Rhine into Germany. From there they climbed briefly into the Black Forest and then moved east across Germany and Austria, before heading south into Italy and Slovenia and over the Vršič Pass. The route then descended back into Italy, heading due west, crossing the Colle dell’Agnello back into France. They crossed the Alps twice and the Pyrenees once. The final gruelling push saw the group climb over Mont Ventoux and head south into Spain, where they reached their final destination. The extreme endurance challenge was completed in aid of the Steve Prescott Foundation. Established in 2007 by Steve Prescott MBE, who was diagnosed with Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, a form of terminal cancer, and passed away in 2013, the foundation raises much needed funds for The Christie, Try Assist Fund and Oxford Transplant Centre.
One of Lancaster London’s biggest contractors, County Contractors, is set to raise £40,000 for charity with a Coast-2-Coast bike ride that will mark the company’s 40th anniversary. Lancaster London will host the seven participants for their first overnight stay on Friday, September 23 in support of the charitable event. The team will be able to enjoy sponsors cocktails at the hotel along with a comfy bed and a relaxing bath. Seven members of County Contractors’ head office team will swap their hard hats for cycle helmets and ride a gruelling 250 mile route that will sweep through England. Departing from Botany Bay, Kent on September 23 this year, the team aim to cross the finish line only three days later on September 25 on Weston-super-Mare’s iconic Grand Pier. Lancaster London is one of several national and local businesses supporting the business in their effort to raise at least £40,000 to support six charities. The event coincides with County Contractors 40th successful year in business under the motto ’40 for 40!’ General Manager at Lancaster London, Sally Beck, commented: “We have built a long-lasting relationship with County Contractors and are extremely excited to support them in this impressive charitable cycle. We are delighted to be welcoming the participants to our hotel for their first overnight stop and will be sure to treat them to some much needed R&R!” Commenting on the Coast-2-Coast cycle challenge, Peter Mercer from County Contractors, who will be taking part in the challenge, said: “This fundraiser is all about County Contractors giving something back to the community on the occasion of our 40th anniversary. We’ve always actively helped charitable causes and engaged with our local community to provide support for those who are disadvantaged in some way. “With ’40 for 40’ we want to extend that support and rally our business contacts to give our largest contribution yet to six charities that have each touched, and benefitted, the lives of our staff or their loved ones.”
