Meet the Four Fat Dads - Alan Laidlaw, Keith Berwick, David Jenkinson and James Weddell - taking on the mighty 800-mile Doddie’s Triple Crown Ride.

Four bikes. A lot of Lycra. Questionable fitness levels.

All in support of My Name’5 Doddie Foundation

Please get behind them!

About the Challenge

Doddie's Triple Crown is the 2026 edition of Rob Wainwright's epic annual cycling challenge to raise funds for My Name'5 Doddie Foundation.

The challenge will take place from Tuesday 10th - Friday 13th March and the teams will cover 800 miles over four days - arriving in Dublin the evening before Scotland take on Ireland at the Aviva Stadium. The circuitous route is set as follows:

Day 1: Melrose to Leeds

Day 2: Leeds to Gloucester

Day 3: Gloucester to Pembroke(overnight ferry to Ireland)

Day 4: Rosslare to Dublin