Lejog

LEJOG

 Starting at Land's End on 4th May, The Royal British Legion Battleback Challenge Team from 'Absolute Challenges' successfully completed their cycle challenge in May. Covering 940 miles over 11 days, from Land's End to John O'Groats, the team raised funds for the Legion's Battle Back Centre through sponsorship and donations with a Team of seven Riders and a Crew of five.

 Saturday 7th May saw the team of cyclists pass through Worcestershire as part of the Lands End to John O'Groats charity ride, organised by Absolute Challenges, as part of The Royal British Legion Battleback Challenge Ride. This was a 940-mile ride, in 11 days. Despite the appalling weather, the team had travelled from Gloucester over the Malvern Hills to make the first stop at Newlands. Here they were treated to hot bacon sandwiches before continuing their journey northwards. Members of the county committee helped man two stop areas. In total, £25,000 was raised for the project with a Team of seven Riders one of whom was Sergeant Duncan Slater from the RAF Regiment, a double amputee. The core group of cyclists were joined on various days by a number of day riders who came along to show their support and contribute to this worthwhile cause. They were attended by a crew of five.

County Chairman Tony Hartley-Woolley and 3 of the Team

The riders were; Paul Harding, Stuart Affleck, Rob Dennis, Darren Nichols, Chris Bird, John McDonald and Andrew Fowler. The crew were Kate Hetherington, Sarah Holt, Neil McDonald, Stuart & Jackie Withington. 


On completion of their marathon, the riders presented a cheque for £25,000 to the Legion's National President Lt General Sir John Kiszely on the occasion of the Inter Services Twenty20 cricket match at Lord's on 28 June.

 

 

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