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Saddle Row
John O’Groats to Lands End 2nd October 2010
Why?
Competed in many ultra-marathon running events for many different charities and sought a new challenge other than running. Bike ride idea from John in memory of his brother Roy who died from bowel cancer. Decided to bike from John O Groats to Lands End. Whilst looking for a bike, found a 1930’s 4-seater bike on ebay. Imagination kicked in and decided to look into possibility of a 6-seater bike to accommodate the team.
The Team
Paul Barton, 44, Rolls Royce Manager, Ultra-marathon runner (40 miles plus) Fell walker, Three Peaks x 2, Atlantic canoeist, Arctic fisherman and Cyclist.
Mick Turton, 44, Rolls Royce Electrician, Ultra-marathon runner (40 miles plus), Triathlons and Cyclist.
John Griffin, 46, Builder, ultra-marathon runner, Atlantic canoeist, Arctic fisherman and mountain biker.
Jamie Griffin, 18, Ultra-marathon runner, Triathlons, Football and mountain biker.
Gary Testro, 49, Steel Erector, ex-Navy, dangerous sports member, Cyclist.
Martyn Jackson, 50, Rolls Royce Electrician, Ultra-marathon runner (40 miles plus) Marathons, Triathlons, Cyclist.
The Bike
Bespoke 17ft long, 6-seater (Hex), designed and built in America by Santana. Chromalloy frame with interchangeable sections via S+S couplers and Santana designed bottom tube coupler. Can be configured to be a 3, 4, 5 or 6-seater bike. (Triple, Quad, Quint or Hex). Hubs manufactured by Hadley Racing. Captain has control of the front brakes. Stoker No. 5 (the last man), has control of the back brakes and gears. Imported and commissioned by Ruth and John of JD Cycles, Ilkley, Leeds.
Charities
Cancer related charities to include:
Cancer Research UK
Bowel Cancer UK
Breakthrough Breast Cancer UK
Macmillan Cancer Support UK
Mesothelioma UK
Myeloma UK
Route
John O’Groats Glasgow Manchester Nottingham Derby Birmingham Northampton London Lands End
Subject to route alterations
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